June 11, 2020
New LA County Summer Learning Initiative
A new grant opportunity to support and expand local youth development services and programs centered on healing, learning, and opportunity in high need areas across Los Angeles County opened today. This collaboration will expand opportunities and resources for programs that keep youth out of the criminal justice system and help those in the system successfully transition back into the community.
LOS ANGELES – February 28, 2019 – The California Community Foundation’s (CCF) Wildfire Relief Fund announced it would give $5 million to support immediate and longer-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill Fires. In November 2018, three massive wildfires broke out, devastating communities across Northern and Southern California. Butte County faced the nation’s deadliest wildfire in more than a century, the Camp Fire, which killed 86 and destroyed nearly 19,000 structures. In Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the Hill and Woolsey fires killed three and forced hundreds of thousands of residents from their homes. The Wildfire Relief Fund’s $5 million in support represents the second round of relief and recovery funding for communities affected by the Camp, Hill and Woolsey Fires, raising the total granted to $6.2 million. These grants are made possible thanks to the incredible outpouring of support by people around the world who stepped up to help in the aftermath of the fires. Since November, more than 21,000 individuals, families, foundations and corporations shared their care and resources with those who have experienced loss by donating to the fund. Determined through consultation with on-the-ground partners in affected areas, the current grants focus both on the immediate needs of vulnerable residents and on longer-term efforts like economic recovery and bolstering the local social safety net. These grants include $3.5 million in support for Northern California communities affected by the Camp Fire and $1.5 million for Southern California communities impacted by the Hill & Woolsey Fires. Recipients include: Northern California Relief North Valley Community Foundation: serves as a disaster relief and recovery hub, supporting efforts focused on housing, health and wellness, youth, education, community development and economic recovery. United Domestic Workers of America: provides food, shelter and other support for domestic and home care workers displaced by the Camp Fire. 3CORE: provides small business loans and economic recovery and development planning in communities affected by the Camp Fire. Southern California Relief Ventura County Community Foundation: supports 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. Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE): provides financial assistance to Ventura County farmworkers who suffered from wage or job loss caused by the Hill and Woolsey Fires. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation: offers financial, rental and food assistance to low-income families in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties experiencing financial hardship as a result of the Hill and Woolsey Fires. 211 LA County: provides service referrals and information to individuals and families affected by the Hill and Woolsey Fires. The Instituto de Educación Popular del Sur de California (IDEPSCA): provides relief assistance, along with safety equipment and training, to low-wage workers affected by the Hill and Woolsey Fires. Conejo Compassion Coalition: offers tailored emergency relief for individuals and families who lost their homes in the fires, with a particular focus on communities that may be overlooked by other government and private disaster relief programs. The People Concern: offers housing assistance to Malibu residents experiencing homelessness in and around wildfire-affected areas. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: provides food to individuals and families impacted by the Woolsey Fire. Community Career Development: offers workforce development and employment assistance to low-income individuals who are un- or under-employed as a result of the Hill and Woolsey Fires. In addition, CCF is working with local nonprofits and other safety net providers in Butte County to gain a deeper understanding of the region’s ongoing recovery needs. The results of this study will help determine future grants focused on the longer-term recovery effort. “It is an honor to be entrusted with the stewardship of our donors’ gifts and to join them in helping wildfire-affected communities,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “Their generosity is helping new futures to take root, rise above the ashes and burst into bloom.” A complete list of Wildfire Relief Fund grants related to the Camp, Hill & Woolsey Fires, along with pictures and stories from grantee organizations, can be found on the Wildfire Relief Fund’s Community Impact Page. 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 $11 million to support relief and recovery efforts throughout the state. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org/wildfire. 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. CONTACT Roshin Mathew rmathew@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6229
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a historic Public/Private Partnership between the Los Angeles County Probation Department and two of the area’s leading grant-makers—the Liberty Hill Foundation and the California Community Foundation. This landmark collaboration will dramatically increase services and opportunities delivered by local community-based organizations to youth currently in the probation system and to at-risk youth to divert them from entering the County system altogether. The Probation Department will allocate $3.2 million from the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) funds to the respective foundations who will in turn set up a grant process for grass-roots and emerging community-based organizations. This will allow for faster distribution of the funds and an opportunity for smaller organizations to access these funds that may not normally have had the infrastructure to compete for county contracts. The grants distributed through this partnership will expand opportunities and resources for programs that keep vulnerable youth out of the justice system and help those in the system transition back into the community. These programs provide critical socio-emotional support that is proven to successfully prevent many youth from entering the juvenile justice system, while also cutting the recidivism rates of those who have. With this new partnership, Los Angeles County will continue to be the nation’s leader for demonstrating how an effective community-based model focused on prevention and treatment not only decreases the number of youth incarcerated, but also improves chances for more youth to earn their high school diplomas, become gainfully employed and decrease the likelihood of being incarcerated as an adult. The services made available via this collaboration will be provided within the youths’ own communities thus making it easier for the families to access. With a shared goal to provide youth rehabilitative programs centered on healing, learning and opportunity, grantees will receive funding for their critical work advancing education, mental health, cultural and workforce programs. The grantees will also benefit from Liberty Hill’s proven track record of coalition-building, training, and support to build organizational capacity for growth and success. Grantees will develop capacity-building plans, and have access to individualized coaching and cohort-based trainings helping them to be more competitive for future funding. “Community based organizations have already demonstrated their power in helping to effectively allocate these critical resources,” said Liberty Hill President & CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith. “This will prevent losing more vulnerable young people to incarceration; instead, they will be connected in meaningful ways in our communities and will help us make Los Angeles the County we know it can be.” The California Community Foundation believes that the collaboration will ultimately make a positive difference in the lives of countless people. “By shifting the focus from simply avoiding criminal or classroom misbehavior to fully embracing methods that result in high school graduation, college readiness and career success, we can dramatically change the lifetime opportunities for young people and the well-being of our community as a whole,” said California Community Foundation President and CEO Antonia Hernández. “Together we can help all our young people to realize their limitless potential.” In the last few years the Los Angeles County Probation Department has been actively establishing relationships with local non-profits dedicated to helping expand programs that improve the health of youth and their families. Probation dedicated $14 million to community-based diversion programs in 2018. “We are proud of this new partnership with Liberty Hill and the California Community Foundation because of our shared objective to improve the outcomes of youth in our communities,” said Chief Deputy Probation Officer Sheila Mitchell who oversees the operations of Los Angeles County’s juvenile halls and residential treatment camps. “This strengthens our goal of partnering with community-based organizations that have proven track records for proactively providing critical programs for our youth.” Community organizations that are interested in learning more about this partnership and how to join may email youthdevelopment@www.calfund.org. For more information on the Public/Private Partnership and Liberty Hill’s participation, please contact Courtney Kassel, Chief Communications Officer, by phone at 323-556-7230 or email at ckassel@libertyhill.org. For more information on the Public/Private Partnership and California Community Foundation’s participation, please contact Roshin Mathew, Director of Communications, by phone at 213-413-4130 or by email at rmathew@www.calfund.org. For more information on the Public/Private Partnership and the Los Angeles County Probation Department’s participation, please contact Kerri Webb, Public Information Officer, by phone at 562-315-3388 or by email at kerri.webb@probation.lacounty.gov.
Los Angeles, Jan. 23, 2019 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) awarded 18 Los Angeles County artists with the prestigious CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists (FVA), totaling $450,000 in unrestricted grants. The CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists provides financial and other support to help Los Angeles-based artists build thriving, sustainable careers and to strengthen L.A.’s vibrant arts scene. This year’s fellows were selected from more than 300 applicants working in a wide range of disciplines. “Artists provide us with a portrait of our past, a reflection of our present and a vision of the future we can create together,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “Their passion, courage and commitment are at the core of what defines us as Angelenos.” Launched with a generous contribution from the J. Paul Getty Trust and sustained by the generosity of donors from across Los Angeles, the Fellowship for the Visual Artists has grown to become one of the largest funders of individual artists in California. Since 1988, it has awarded more than $5.5 million to more than 300 visual artists. Along with financial support, the Fellowship also connects artists with career development support and networking opportunities. This year’s CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists recipients are: Ismael de Anda III Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio Ron Athey Gary Cannone Tofer Chin Neha Choksi Mara De Luca Yasmine Diaz Kim Fisher Phyllis Green Julia Haft-Candell Arshia Fatima Haq Kang Seung Lee Patrick Martinez Amir Nikravan Yann Novak Andy Robert Rosha Yaghmai “We are grateful for our long partnership with the California Community Foundation and honored to help our city’s diverse and talented artists share their voices with the world,” says Joan Weinstein, acting director of the Getty Foundation. “This year’s fellows join a distinguished group of alumni who inspire us with their creativity and ongoing contributions to the cultural vitality of Los Angeles.” Recipients of the CCF Fellowship for Visual Artists are selected by a committee of distinguished artists and arts professionals following a rigorous application process. The grants are often used to develop new work and fund exhibits, travel or general expenses. A digital gallery of the 2019 Fellows’ artwork can be found at www.calfund.org/fva. To find out how you can support CCF’s Fellowship for Visual Artists, please visit us online. One-hundred percent of contributions to the FVA go directly to artists. 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 $1.75 billion in assets and manages 1,700 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org CONTACT Roshin Mathew 213-413-4130 rmathew@www.calfund.org
The California Community Foundation (CCF) awarded 46 grants totaling $5,476,500 to nonprofit organizations working to create a more equitable and prosperous Los Angeles County.
5% of net sales from California stores goes to California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 7, 2019) – Whole Foods Market is teaming up with The California Community Foundation (CCF) to help the communities affected by the California wildfires. On January 10, 2019, 5 percent of net sales from all 88 Whole Foods Market stores in California will go directly to CCF’s Wildfire Relief Fund to support rebuilding across the state following last year’s devastating wildfires: the Camp Fire in Northern California and the Woolsey and Hill Fires in Southern California. “Even the heaviest burdens become lighter when we carry them together,” said CCF President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “The California Community Foundation is proud to partner with Whole Foods Market to help recovery and relief efforts in communities affected by the fires.” Whole Foods Market hosts Community Giving Days on a regular basis, offering customers the opportunity to make a difference through a regular grocery shopping trip. On these Days, 5% of the store’s net sales go to a nonprofit organization in the local community. For greater impact, the California Whole Foods Market stores are joining forces and will all be supporting CCF on January 10. “We’re honored to partner with The California Community Foundation to help support and rebuild the communities affected by the fires in California.” said Patrick Bradley, Whole Foods Market Regional President, Southern Pacific Region. “Community is at the heart of Whole Foods Market, and we’re committed to supporting efforts that will allow our beautiful state to flourish.” Customers can support this partnership by shopping in any California Whole Foods Market store on January 10. Those who don’t live in California and wish to support the Wildfire Relief Fund can donate directly at www.calfund.org/CAstrong. For a full list of Whole Foods Market locations, visit wfm.com/stores
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 – October 23, 2018 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $3,016,875 through 34 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to uplift vulnerable communities and advance long-lasting change.
LOS ANGELES – June 20, 2018 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $5,750,020, through 54 grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating a healthier, more empowered and more prosperous future for all Angelenos.
LOS ANGELES – April 12, 2018 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $4,967,204, through 57 grants to nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to address the needs of Los Angeles County and create positive change for all Angelenos.
The L.A. Justice Fund has awarded $7,450,000 to 17 L.A. based nonprofit legal service providers to bolster and expand access to legal representation for individuals facing immigration detention and deportation.
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