Supports Hardship Assistance, Youth and Family Services, Healthcare Staffing, Medical Resources and Community Organizing
California Community Foundation’s First Round of 70 Grants Focuses on the Needs of Youth, Homeless, Immigrants, Uninsured and Under Insured.
Strengthening immigrant communities is part of CCF’s long history of working to support the inclusion of all people in the civic and economic fabric of Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES – December 18, 2018 – The California Community Foundation’s (CCF) Wildfire Relief Fund has granted $1.2 million to organizations working to provide emergency and recovery services to communities affected by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires. On November 8, three California wildfires broke out, leaving behind a trail of destruction and lost lives. In Butte County, the Camp Fire became the most destructive in state history, killing at least 86 and destroying nearly 19,000 structures. In Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the Hill and Woolsey fires killed three, destroyed more than 1,600 structures and forced hundreds of thousands of residents from their homes. The Wildfire Relief Fund’s $1.2 million in grants represents the first round of funding supporting those affected by the recent fires. Focused on immediate needs and emergency response, grants were awarded to key organizations working on the ground in wildfire-ravaged communities. Recipients include: Northern California Relief North Valley Community Foundation: conducts emergency response including facilitating and improving public access to free and low-cost health and human services. United Way of Northern California: connects disaster victims to interim housing and provides residents with emergency cash assistance to make up for lost work wages, cover transportation and meet other immediate needs. American Red Cross Gold Country Region: operates emergency shelters for evacuees of the Camp Fire and is providing meals as well as health and mental health services for individuals and families who have been affected. Salvation Army: supports disaster victims and first responders by providing vital social services including meals, essential items and emotional care. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services: deploys volunteers to assist affected communities with the recovery process, including providing emergency aid resources for immigrant and low-income communities. North Valley Animal Disaster Group: conducts rescue, recovery, and reunification efforts for animals affected by the Camp fire. United Domestic Workers of America: provides food, shelter and other support for domestic and home care workers displaced by the Camp Fire. Southern California Relief Ventura County Community Foundation: provides shelter and long-term housing, legal services, education, healthcare and other resources to meet immediate and long-term needs of disaster victims including undocumented immigrant and refugee families who have been affected. Boys and Girls Club Malibu, Malibu Fire Relief Fund: conducts immediate emergency relief efforts including providing individuals and families with interim housing, food, water, clothing, transportation, medical supplies and school materials. Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: provides essential equipment, training and public outreach programs to the firefighters and first responders who protect our communities, property and the environment. Ventura County Animal Services: rescues and provides supplies for animals evacuated from the areas affected by the Woolsey and Hill fires. Big Heart Ranch: is providing shelter, food and medical attention for animals who escaped the Woolsey and Hill Fires. Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control: provides rescue, shelter, veterinary care and reunification services for domestic animals and livestock affected by the Woolsey and Hill Fires. In the coming months, additional grants focused on the longer-term recovery effort will be awarded. Grants from the Wildfire Relief Fund are made possible by the generosity of donors across the globe who reached out to help in the wake of these tragic disasters. Since the fires began, more than 15,000 individuals, families, foundations and corporations opened their hearts and wallets to support those who have experienced losses. From major celebrities to small local businesses, kindergarten classes to college basketball teams, their gifts demonstrate how much can be accomplished when we come together to help those in need. “In the wake of such destruction and loss, we are inspired by this incredible outpouring of generosity,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “The California Community Foundation is proud to partner with so many passionate donors and nonprofits to help communities affected by the fires to not just recover, but rebound.” The California Community Foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in addressing the root causes of challenges in Los Angeles County. CCF stewards $1.7 billion in assets and manages 1,700 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. The California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund supports immediate and longer-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts. Since 2003, the fund has granted more than $6 million to support relief and recovery efforts throughout the state. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org/wildfire. CONTACT Roshin Mathew rmathew@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6229
LOS ANGELES – November 27, 2017 –The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $11,292,972 through 51 grants to nonprofit organizations working to advance long-lasting change that strengthens Los Angeles communities. This quarter’s portfolio includes 17 L.A. Justice Fund grants totaling $7,450,000, to provide critical support and resources to immigration legal service nonprofits providing representation for Los Angeles County immigrants who are facing the threat of deportation. The L.A. Justice Fund is a unique public-private partnership between the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, the Weingart Foundation and CCF. Health-focused nonprofit organizations received $1,807,472 in grants this quarter to fund integrated services that address the root causes of health disparities in L.A.’s most vulnerable communities. CCF’s health program is committed to ensuring that all Angelenos, regardless of income or immigration status, have access to health coverage. Along with the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF), CCF’s Education grants this quarter will fund programs to help L.A. County’s underserved student populations access equitable resources and supports to increase student success from early childhood through college completion. “Our grantee and donor partners recognize the diverse needs in Los Angeles County and are tirelessly working to make a positive and lasting difference. We are pleased to work together to improve the lives of our region’s most vulnerable residents,” said California Community Foundation President and CEO Antonia Hernández. Additional grants this quarter were awarded in in housing and economic opportunity, civic engagement and nonprofit sustainability. Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA October 2017 PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES NUMBER,OF GRANTS AMOUNT Civic Engagement & Public Policy ACCE Institute Families in Schools 2 $180,000 Education Pipeline Campaign for College Opportunity Parent Institute for Quality Education United Way of Greater Los Angeles UNITE-LA WestEd 5 $700,000 Health Arroyo Vista Family Health Center Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero East Valley Community Health Center El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc. Insure the Uninsured JWCH Institute, Inc. Los Angeles LGBT Center National Immigration Law Center Northeast Community Clinic, Inc Planned Parenthood of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley Inc. Public Counsel Public Health Foundation Enterprises Regents of the University of California Los Angeles 13 $1,807,472 Housing & Economic Opportunity Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. Leadership for Urban Renewal Network (LURN) Los Angeles Business Council Institute (LABC Institute) Public Counsel Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) Vets Advocacy, Inc. 7 $500,000 L.A. Justice Fund Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles Bet Tzedek Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles (Esperanza) Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) Kids in Need of Defense, Inc. (KIND) Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) Los Angeles LGBT Center (the Center) Loyola Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic (LIJC) National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) One Justice Program for Torture Victims (PTV) Public Counsel Southwestern Law School, Immigration Law Clinic (ILC) USC Gould School of Law, Immigration Clinic Vera Institute of Justice, Center on Immigration and Justice 17 $7,450,000 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund California State University Northridge Foundation College Access Plan Community Partners for Teens Exploring Technology Elevate Your G.A.M.E. University of Southern California (STEM-EOP program) 5 $480,500 Nonprofit Sustainability California Community Foundation (Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative [NSI]) Social Venture Partners Los Angeles Inc. 2 $175,000 GRAND TOTAL 51 $11,292,972 The California Community Foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in addressing the root causes of challenges in Los Angeles County. CCF stewards nearly $1.7 billion in assets and manages 1,700 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. CONTACT Roshin Mathew rmathew@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6229
LOS ANGELES – April 11, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $5,130,787 through 52 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address pressing needs and improve the lives of Los Angeles County residents. CCF’s grants this quarter include $1,435,000 to provide critical support to immigrant rights organizations working to defend due process and empower new Americans communities to thrive through CCF’s Immigrant Integration initiative. These grants offer a rapid response to the changing policy environment and focus on promoting citizenship and naturalization, expanding access to legal representation and “Know Your Rights” education among immigrant communities. Nonprofit partners of the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF) received $1,680,000 in grants to help young Angelenos prepare for, pay for and succeed in college. Launched in 2012 in partnership with the College Futures Foundation, LASIF combines college and financial aid guidance services with need-based scholarships, and has granted more that $15 million to partners working on innovative ways to ensure college access and success for thousands of low-income students. “Our work is made possible by the generosity of our donors, the dedication and innovation of nonprofits and the vision of the public and private sector partners who have joined us in our mission,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “Working together with the diverse communities that define Los Angeles County, we can build a future in which all residents have the opportunity to thrive.” Additional grants this quarter reflect CCF’s diverse priority areas in the arts, civic engagement, education, health, housing and economic opportunity and youth empowerment. Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA March 2017 PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES NUMBER,OF GRANTS AMOUNT Arts Company of Angels CRE Outreach EngAGE, Inc. Hatchery Arts aka Hollywood Fringe Festival Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural 5 $415,000 Civic Engagement & Public Policy YMCA Latino Equality Alliance Digital Democracy 3 $390,000 Education Pipeline City Year-Los Angeles Summer Algebra Institute Spark- Los Angeles 3 $385,000 Health Equality California Institute, ONEgeneration Memorial Care Medical Center Foundation Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders L.A. Community Health Project UCLA Family Medicine UCLA Pediatrics USC Neurology 8 $401,259 Housing & Economic Opportunity Opportunity Fund L.A. Kitchen Meet Each Need With Dignity Uncommon Good 4 $292441 Immigrant Integration Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles California Immigrant Policy Center Black Alliance for Just Immigration Central American Resource Center Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) COFEM Council on American-Islamic Relations California Immigrant Defenders Law Center Korean Resource Center Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund National Day Laborer Organizing Network National Immigration Law Center Public Counsel Regents of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA Dream Resource Center) Undocumedia, Inc. NALEO Educational Fund University of California – UC Undocumented Legal Services Center Town Hall Los Angeles,California Bar Foundation 19 $1,435,000 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles Bright Prospect Heart of Los Angeles Pasadena City College Foundation (Upward Bound Programs) Project GRAD Los Angeles United Friends of the Children University of Southern California (Neighborhood Academic Initiative) Walking Shield 8 $1,686,000 Youth Empowerment Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles California Youth Connection 2 $132,807 GRAND TOTAL 52 $5,130,787 The California Community Foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in addressing the root causes of challenges in Los Angeles County. CCF stewards $1.5 billion in assets and manages 1,600 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. CONTACT Chris Compton marcomm@www.calfund.org (213) 413-4130
LOS ANGELES – December 20, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $5,569,746 through 34 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address the great needs and potential of our region. This quarter’s portfolio of grants includes $565,000 in funding for our Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF) nonprofit partners. Since 2012, in partnership with the College Futures Foundation, LASIF has granted more that $15 million to partners working on innovative ways to ensure college access and success for thousands of low-income students. By combining college and financial aid guidance services with need-based scholarships, LASIF is helping young Angelenos prepare for, pay for and succeed in college. CCF’s Housing & Economic Opportunity grants this quarter will fund production or preservation of affordable units across Los Angeles County to address the region’s homelessness epidemic. The growing shortage of affordable and available homes for low-income residents is increasing the chances of homelessness for many individuals and families. “Our work is sustained by the generosity of donors – whether they are individuals, families or corporations – wanting to give back to this place we call home,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “Equally critical are our partners in the vibrant nonprofit sector who are working tirelessly for a better Los Angeles County.” Additional grants this quarter reflect CCF’s diverse priority areas in the arts, civic engagement, education, health, immigrant integration, nonprofit sustainability and smart growth. Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter. The California Community Foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in addressing the root causes of challenges in Los Angeles County. CCF stewards $1.5 billion in assets and manages 1,600 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA December 2016 PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES NUMBER OF GRANTS AMOUNT Arts Arts Council for Long Beach Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network Youth Speak Collective 3 $195,000 Civic Engagement & Public Policy Alliance for a Better Community 1 $100,000 Education Pipeline Communities in Schools of Los Angeles Education Trust-West Foothill Family Service Mothers’ Club Family Learning Center Pathways L.A. United Way of Greater Los Angeles / UC Berkeley 6 $590,000 Health Community Health Councils Good Samaritan Hospital Harbor UCLA/L.A. Biomedical Research Institute Health Access Foundation Maternal Child Health Access Providence Health and Services Foundation Saint Francis Medical Center Special Needs Network To Help Everyone Health and Wellness Centers UC San Francisco University Muslim Medical Association 11 $ 2,690,746 Housing & Economic Opportunity City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department and Mayor’s Office Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Grameen America Communities United to End Homelessness 5 $650,000 Immigrant Integration Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees 1 $41,000 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund Boys and Girls Clubs of Los Angeles Harbor Fulfillment Fund Pacific Asian Consortium on Employment (PACE) 3 $565,000 Nonprofit Sustainability Compass Point 1 $288,000 Smart Growth Alliance for Community Transit-Los Angeles (ACT-LA) Los Angeles Transit, Housing, Resources, and Investments for a Vibrant Economy (LA THRIVES) Southeast Asian Community Alliance (SEACA) 3 $450,000 GRAND TOTAL 34 $5,569,746 CONTACT Chris Compton marcomm@www.calfund.org (213) 413-4130 Download a PDF.
The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $2,477,500 through 27 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address the great needs and potential of our region.
New study finds decline in giving amid urgent and rising need in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES – June 3, 2016 – A study commissioned by the California Community Foundation (CCF), and conducted by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, finds that local giving is on a decline, with Los Angeles County residents declaring $7.16 billion in 2006 charitable deductions compared to $6.03 billion in 2013. The Generosity Gap: Donating Less in Post-Recession Los Angeles County shows that in many L.A. communities, donations are ebbing as needs surge, particularly for families in poverty, youth, the elderly and the homeless. Released today at the Center for Nonprofit Management’s 501(c)onference, the report combines IRS data with a first-of-its-kind survey that asks Angelenos about their charitable giving to L.A. causes. It explores the current fiscal context for giving and offers a snapshot of the behaviors, patterns and motivations by Los Angeles County donors. “Local nonprofit organizations form a powerful network dedicated to serving the county’s most vulnerable residents, but we know they are stretched for resources,” said Antonia Hernández, president & CEO of the California Community Foundation. “We as a collective region must tap into our talent and generosity of spirit to build stable organizations that can make a lasting difference in Los Angeles County.” Some of the report’s major findings include: Los Angeles County residents are donating $1 billion less to charitable causes than they did in 2006. And those with greater capacity to give overall are giving a lower proportion of their household income. Median nonprofit revenues continue to decline dramatically in Los Angeles County. White, Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, African American and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender donors in Los Angeles give at similar rates across most causes. They vary, however, in the proportion of their giving that goes mostly or entirely to locally focused organizations. Given the opportunity to make a large gift to Los Angeles, donors’ highest priority would be ending homelessness. But of their contributions to basic needs causes and combined-purpose organizations in 2015, only one-third went to locally focused nonprofits. Planned giving is strongly connected with support for locally focused charitable causes, through both bequests and current contributions, especially among donors under 40. “UCLA and CCF are local institutions that seek to transform donations from a few into opportunities for many,” said Bill Parent, project director and lecturer in public policy at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. “It is our hope that a better understanding of charitable giving in the region can benefit donors and nonprofits alike, as we work together to build better futures for all Angelenos.” Commemorating its 100th year, CCF has hosted a range of activities to inform and inspire L.A. residents to give back to their community, whether through volunteering their time, donating to their favorite causes or creating a legacy for future generations. CCF aims to draw attention to complexities, trigger dialogue and encourage solutions to Los Angeles County’s most pressing challenges with this study. The Generosity Gap was written by J. Shawn Landres and Shakari Byerly, with Paul Ong, Silvia González, Mindy Chen, and Bill Parent of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs’ Center for Neighborhood Knowledge, through support from CCF. DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT The California Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all Los Angeles County residents by addressing the root causes of the county’s most urgent problems. The foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in transforming Los Angeles County. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs is a leading institution for research and scholarship in the areas of public policy, social welfare and urban planning and other areas vital to the continued health and well-being of our global society. Learn more at luskin.ucla.edu. CONTACT Taleen Ananian tananian@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6203
The California Community Foundation (CCF), Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and Weingart Foundation are partnering to provide $16 million in loans and grants to increase permanent housing solutions for our most vulnerable homeless neighbors.
LOS ANGELES – April 5, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $5,880,196 through 44 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of our region. Grants this quarter include support for the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF). Launched in 2012, LASIF goes beyond scholarships to help L.A. students get to and through college. This latest round of $1.6 million to LASIF funds high-performing organizations that deploy critical services like mentorship to ensure college success for students. Additional grants reflect the foundation’s diverse priority areas in the arts, civic engagement, education, health, housing and economic opportunity, immigrant integration and nonprofit sustainability. Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter. CCF supports this critical work in the community through funds entrusted to the foundation by donors throughout its 100-year history. “Our partnerships with thousands of donors and organizations make it possible for us to contribute to strengthening Los Angeles County in a variety of areas,” said CCF President and CEO Antonia Hernández. “I am proud of the work being done in the community to help L.A. reach its full potential.” The California Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all Los Angeles County residents by addressing the root causes of the county’s most urgent problems. The foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in transforming Los Angeles County. CCF stewards $1.5 billion in assets and manages nearly 1,600 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA March 2016 PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES NUMBER OF GRANTS AMOUNT Arts · Getty Foundation · Ford Theatre Foundation 2 $250,000 Civic Engagement · Advancement Project · CD Tech 2 $230,000 Education Pipeline · Center for Early Education · Friends of the Family · Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors · Community Coalition* · InnerCity Struggle* · Proyecto Pastoral · Center for Powerful Public Schools · Los Angeles Education Partnership 10 $1,075,000 Health · Antelope Valley Partners for Health · Community Health Alliance of Pasadena · Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center · Los Angeles Food Policy Council · Pacific Clinics · Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital · Samuel Dixon Family Health Center · T.H.E. Health and Wellness Center · University of California, Los Angeles · University of Southern California · California Emerging Technology Fund · Familia Unida · Wilshire Boulevard Temple 13 $932,776 Housing & Economic Opportunity · Housing California · Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing · Local Initiatives Support Corporation · Homeboy Industries · L.A. Kitchen 5 $430,000 Immigrant Integration · American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California · Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles 2 $1,097,420 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund · Bright Prospect · Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Inc. · Pasadena City College Foundation · Project GRAD Los Angeles · United Friends of the Children · Walking Shield, Inc. · Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles · P.F. Bresee Foundation · South Central Scholars 9 $1,615,000 Nonprofit Sustainability · Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative 1 $250,000 GRAND TOTAL 44 $5,880,196 *Received two grants this quarter. CONTACT Taleen Ananian tananian@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6203
LOS ANGELES – March 6, 2016 – We are pleased to announce the opening of a photography exhibit that elevates incredible stories of significant – yet unrecognized – contributions across Los Angeles County and demonstrates how everyday individuals are creating social change. Portraits of Compassion showcases 30 “Unsung Heroes” of Los Angeles County who are working to improve our region, with original photography by L.A.-based photographers Sam Comen, Stella Kalinina and Noé Montes. The exhibit opens today and will run through April 4, 2016 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. The Unsung Heroes were nominated by the community and selected by the California Community Foundation (CCF) to uplift examples of people performing selfless acts that are making a positive impact in Los Angeles County. Conceptualized and commissioned by CCF, the exhibit is a gift to Los Angeles County residents in celebration of the foundation’s 100 years of service to the region. The nation’s third-oldest community foundation, CCF was established as a permanent philanthropic resource to respond to the needs of our region, both now and in the future. Whether in the areas of housing, education, health, immigrant integration or the arts, CCF is committed to improving quality of life for all Angelenos. “We want this exhibit to turn inspiration into action,” said Antonia Hernández, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation. “The Unsung Heroes teach us that acts of kindness, compassion, generosity and courage have a ripple effect that will multiply over countless lives.” “Photography is a universal language that speaks to people from all walks of life,” said photographer Noé Montes. “The passions of these Unsung Heroes are as diverse as Los Angeles, and they are transforming our region for the better. By capturing these portraits, we wanted to convey that anyone can make a difference in their communities.” The Unsung Heroes run the gamut from educators to farmers to cooks to activists. They are dedicated volunteers like Steve Danz, who pilots low-income patients to urgent medical appointments. They are social workers like Yasuko Sakamoto, who have founded institutions critical to our community’s well-being. They are compassionate people like Robert and Jeanne Segal, who have turned personal tragedy into triumph by helping others in need. A common theme to their actions is a deep desire to build a better Los Angeles. The Unsung Heroes are: Daniel Adler, Long Beach Polytechnic High School Kaz Ando, AIDS Project L.A., Koreatown Youth and Community Center Damiek Barrow, Washington Preparatory High School Shaunelle Curry, Media Done Responsibly Steve Danz, Angel Flight West Sister Margaret Farrell, Covenant House Theresa Farthing, L.A. Kitchen Andrea Flores, The Beat Within Hayward Gray, Jr., People Coordinated Services Senior Center Isabel Guillen, Chavelyta’s Pink Hood Umar Hakim, ILM Foundation John Hwang, Skid Row Stories Ann Jackson, West Park Terrace Block Association Rebecca Joseph, Getmetocollege.org and California State University, Los Angeles Gloria Lazalde, Proyecto Mariposa Jimmy Lizama, Re:Ciclos Mollie Lowery, Housing Works Eduardo “Lalo” Marquez, PIECES Mud Baron, John Muir High School Ranch Cynthia Mendenhall, Watts Neighborhood Advisory Council Sylvia Miller, CASA of Los Angeles Santiago Ortega, St. Francis Medical Center Kaci Patterson, Building Leaders and Cultivating Change (B.L.A.C.C.) Rosalie Portillo, Plaza de la Raza Michael Quill, L.A. Waterkeeper Yasuko Sakamoto, Little Tokyo Service Center Robert & Jeanne Segal, Helpguide.org Harry Shabazian, Students Run L.A. Maria Sipin, Multicultural Communities for Mobility Wesley Walker, Jr., Los Angeles Community Action Network Portraits of Compassion is open to the public free of charge through April 4, 2016 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012). For more information, please visit www.calfund.org/laheroes and follow along on social media with #LAheroes. About the California Community Foundation The California Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all Los Angeles County residents by addressing the root causes of the county’s most urgent problems. The foundation has served as a public, charitable organization since 1915, empowering donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in transforming Los Angeles County. CCF stewards $1.5 billion in assets and manages nearly 1,600 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. About LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes The mission of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is to celebrate and cultivate an appreciation for the enduring and evolving influence of Mexican and Mexican-American culture, with a specific focus upon the unique Mexican-American experience in Los Angeles and Southern California. LA Plaza is the nation’s premier center of Mexican American culture. Providing an experience unlike any other, LA Plaza’s interactive exhibits and dynamic programs invite visitors to explore, as well as contribute to, the ongoing story of Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles and beyond. For more information, please visit lapca.org. CONTACT Taleen Ananian tananian@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6203