In February, the California Community Foundation (CCF) announced a groundbreaking partnership with the California Black Freedom Fund (CBFF) with an initial commitment of $3.5 million from the state of California. The California Black Freedom Fund, a donor collaborative fund launched in 2020, focuses on investing in Black-led organizations across California.

The fund aims to address the systemic barriers that have historically marginalized Black communities and supports organizations working towards a more just and equitable society. CCF will be the Southern California home for CBFF and will bolster the organization’s critical work to advance racial equity, support Black-led power-building organizations, and foster systemic change.

Through this partnership, CCF and CBFF will collaborate to provide resources, capacity-building support, and strategic guidance to Black-led organizations in Southern California. The $3.5 million commitment from the state will help amplify the impact of CBFF’s grantmaking and programming, ensuring that Black communities have the resources they need to thrive.

If you would like to learn more about how you can advance racial justice and empower Black communities, please contact Brooke Pinnix-Gaines at bpinnix@calfund.org.