The Kresge Foundation’s investment boosts pool of funding to accelerate development of permanent supportive housing, a cost-effective measure to address homelessness. EDITOR’S NOTE: Interviews are available upon request with residents of permanent supportive housing LOS ANGELES – September 22, 2016 – The Kresge Foundation is the latest funding partner in an unprecedented, multi-sector effort to annually triple the number of permanent supportive housing units in the City of Los Angeles. Kresge’s $1 million three-year grant and $6 million low-interest loan will help homeless Angelenos facing complex challenges to live with stability, autonomy and dignity. The Accelerating Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative is a partnership with the California Community Foundation (CCF), Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Weingart Foundation, the City of Los Angeles and nonprofit lenders and developers. Partners have committed $63 million in a revolving fund to launch 1,000 units each year. Initiative partners have already seen how thousands of formerly homeless L.A. residents have found a place to call home in permanent supportive housing, where they can also get the mental health and substance abuse treatment they may need. Over the past 25-30 years, nonprofit housing developers have built nearly 10,000 units of permanent supportive housing in Los Angeles. But more needs to be done – and at a faster rate – to address our growing crisis. “This initiative demonstrates the power in coordinating a multi-stakeholder response around an innovative model that improves outcomes and reduces costs,” said David Fukuzawa, managing director of Kresge’s Health and Human Services Programs. “By blending the work of health and human services, permanent supportive housing provides services while also working to address the systematic challenges that lead to homelessness. We hope that other cities experiencing similar pressures will be able to learn from this collaborative.” To triple the number of units created, this effort is asking nonprofit developers to collectively start 10 to 15 new developments each year. Loans for developers will be managed by CSH, also known as the Corporation for Supportive Housing, through their Supportive Housing Loan Fund. Kresge’s $6 million loan will support the fund as well as CCF’s efforts to raise additional resources through donor advised funds (DAFs) for deployment as charitable investments. “Making low-interest loans from DAFs is an approved use of those funds, but today the vast majority of DAFs are used as grant capital,” said Kimberlee Cornett, managing director of Kresge’s Social Investment Practice. “We know donors want to do the most good with their money and their dollars can potentially go further and be more impactful in the form of low-interest loans. We’re excited to work with CCF to help bring that opportunity to its donors and to direct more money into efforts to end homelessness in Los Angeles.” A group of experienced nonprofit housing developers has been involved in identifying ways to streamline the system and accelerate production, including A Community of Friends, Clifford Beers Housing, LINC Housing, Los Angeles Family Housing, Mercy Housing California, New Directions for Veterans, PATH Ventures, Skid Row Housing Trust and SRO Housing Corporation. These and others may apply through CSH for loan funds, and through United Way’s Home for Good Collaborative for grant support, to cover the early costs of buying sites, developing plans and securing City approvals. The approval process will also be streamlined through the City’s Planning and Housing departments. After securing approvals, developments will need long-term funding from private and public sources including state, federal and local sources. This November, the City of Los Angeles will also give voters the chance to approve a $1.2 billion bond measure – Proposition HHH – to finance new apartments for the homeless. 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. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels. The Hilton Foundation provides funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the world. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 billion in grants, distributing $107 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2015. For more information, please visit hiltonfoundation.org. The Kresge Foundation is a $3.6 billion private, national foundation that works to expand opportunities in America’s cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development in Detroit. In 2015, the Board of Trustees approved 370 grants totaling $125.2 million, and nine social investment commitments totaling $20.3 million. For more information, visit kresge.org. The Weingart Foundation is committed to advancing social and economic equity by providing grants and other support designed to improve the capacity and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations working with people and communities who currently face the greatest obstacles to opportunity. Founded in 1951, the Foundation’s mission is to build a better Southern California by supporting nonprofit organizations to more effectively serve the underserved. For more information, please visit weingartfnd.org. Download a PDF. CONTACT Taleen Ananian [cryptx]tananian@www.calfund.org [/cryptx] (213) 452-6203 Related: Local Foundations Partner to Provide $16 Million for Housing Plan to Help Combat Homelessness in Los Angeles Statement from Mayor Garcetti: Philanthropic Contribution Will Help Advance L.A.’s Housing Solutions for the Homeless
LOS ANGELES – July 6, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $9,393,600 through 112 grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of our region. This quarter’s robust portfolio of grants reflects investments in major initiatives to create change that impacts the root causes of some our region’s most urgent issues. Grants this quarter include funding to support engagement, education and enrollment in Los Angeles County communities with the highest numbers of youth eligible for SB75, the Health for All Kids Act. Signed into law in 2015, Health for All Kids provides health coverage for California’s undocumented immigrant children. CCF is partnering with The California Endowment and the Blue Shield of California Foundation on funding implementation efforts in Los Angeles County. Twenty-five grants are part of the final year of funding from CCF’s Preparing Achievers for Tomorrow (PAT) initiative, a five-year project aimed at creating a brighter future for the youth of South Los Angeles and the South Bay by improving academic achievement, decision-making skills and self-esteem through sports, music and recreation. PAT was made possible by a $12.5 million legacy gift from an anonymous donor whose life was devoted to helping others and who valued the opportunities that music and athletics can provide young people. PAT will culminate in a festival for students this fall. This is also the final year of the El Monte Community Building Initiative, a 10-year, $10 million investment to engage and empower residents of the City of El Monte in improving their quality of life, with a focus on health and education for youth. The El Monte Promise Foundation, established as a result of the initiative, will carry on this legacy. Additional grants reflect the foundation’s diverse priority areas in the arts, civic engagement, education, health, housing and economic opportunity, immigrant integration, nonprofit sustainability, smart growth and transition-aged youth. Please see below for a full list of grants this quarter. CCF supports this work in the community through funds entrusted to the foundation by donors throughout its 100-year history. “Our mission to lead positive systemic change in Los Angeles can only be fulfilled through partnership with visionary donors and dedicated nonprofit organizations,” said CCF President and CEO Antonia Hernández. “I am proud of the work being done in Los Angeles County to address disparity and improve the quality of life for all residents.” 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 nearly 1,600 charitable foundations, funds and legacies. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA June 2016 Arts – 5 – $705,000 • Arts for LA • California Alliance for Arts Education • Cornerstone Theater Company • Grand Vision Foundation • Great Leap Building a Lifetime of Options & Opportunities for Men (BLOOM) – 2 – $625,000 • Brotherhood Crusade • Social Justice Learning Institute Civic Engagement – 6 – $610,000 • California State University, Los Angeles Pat Brown Institute • Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice • East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice • California Calls • L.A. Alliance for a New Economy • Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE) Education Pipeline – 5 – $400,000 • UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies • Crystal Stairs • Families in Schools • Parent Revolution • Pepperdine Graduate School of Education & Psychology/ Parent U-Turn El Monte Community Building Initiative – 1 – $500,000 • El Monte Promise Foundation Health – 10 – $1,080,041 • L.A. Christian Health Centers • L.A. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center • San Fernando Community Health Center • Venice Family Clinic • Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital • White Memorial Medical Center • St. Baldrick’s Foundation • Tower Cancer Research Foundation • UCLA Center for Cerebral Palsy • Bet Tzedek Housing & Economic Opportunity – 7 – $720,631 • A Community of Friends • California Housing Partnership Corporation • Inner City Law Center • L.A. Family Housing • Mercy Housing California • PATH Ventures • St. Joseph Center Immigrant Integration – 33 – $915,000 • Antelope Valley Boys & Girls Club • Antelope Valley Community Clinic • Antelope Valley Partners for Health • Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA • Asian and Pacific Islander Obesity Prevention Alliance • Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) • Central City Community Health Center • CHIRLA • Community Build • Community Health Alliance of Pasadena • Day One • East Los Angeles Community Corporation (ELACC) • East Valley Community Health Center • Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center • El Monte Promise Foundation • El Nido Family Services • Florence Firestone Merchants Association • Maternal and Child Health Access • Mexican American Opportunity Foundation • New Economics for Women • Northeast Community Clinic • Northeast Valley Health Corporation • Pacoima Beautiful • South Bay Family Healthcare Center • South Central Family Health Center • Southeast LA Community Development Corporation • St. John’s Well Child and Family Center • To Help Everyone Clinic • University Muslim Medical Association • Watts Healthcare Corporation • Watts Labor Community Action Committee • YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles • Youth Policy Institute Los Angeles Preschool Advocacy Initiative – 2 – $200,000 • Low Income Investment Fund • Girls Club of Los Angeles Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund – 2 – $190,000 • USC / Southern California College Advising Corps • Community Partners / Southern California College Access Network Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative – 1 – $605,000 • Nonprofit Finance Fund Preparing Achievers for Tomorrow (PAT) – 25 – $1,824,000 • A Place Called Home • A World Fit For Kids • Amazing Grace Conservatory • ArtworxLA • Brotherhood Crusade • CORE Educational Services • Educare Foundation • Gardena-Carson YMCA • Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Inc. • Jr. Posse Youth Equestrian Program • Life Sail • Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust • Los Angeles United Futbol[…]
Dreams for a better life – one out of the shadows with the promise of greater economic vitality for individuals and the region as a whole – were deferred today. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled 4-4 on the Obama Administration’s immigration executive actions that would have expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and created Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA). The United States v. Texas case will now be sent back to the Texas district court to determine whether the programs are constitutional. The programs were meant to preserve families and give parents of U.S. citizens and those who came to the United States as children the power to earn their own living. In Los Angeles County alone, nearly 500,000 immigrants are eligible to apply. Today’s ruling leaves hardworking families in the shadows and living under the fear of deportation and separation. It leaves fewer residents with the ability to buy homes, make better wages and fully participate in our civic and economic fabric. Reflecting our missions to ensure a more prosperous future for all Los Angeles residents, we stand united to continue supporting immigrant integration efforts during these challenging times. We will support organizations that provide vital services to children and families in need and ensure that they are not exploited or defrauded. While this decision is a temporary setback, we will continue to partner with stakeholders across sectors to push for immigration reform that upholds the dignity of all communities and families. California Community Foundation The California Endowment The James Irvine Foundation Weingart Foundation
Additional updates to long-standing fellowship aim to better serve L.A. County artists LOS ANGELES – June 8, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) announces several updates to its Fellowship for Visual Artists (FVA) to better serve the needs of L.A. County’s artistic community, including increasing the fellowship award to $25,000 regardless of career level. Previous award amounts were $15,000 for emerging and $20,000 for mid-career artists. The goal of the FVA remains the same: to fund outstanding Los Angeles County-based visual artists from diverse backgrounds in order to support sustainable careers in the arts. Since 1988, in partnership with the Getty Foundation and other donors, FVA has provided more than $2.5 million in unrestricted grants to 274 Los Angeles County visual artists. The grants are often used for project development, exhibits, travel or general expenses. This year’s updates include: • Increasing the award amount to $25,000 for all recipients regardless of career level. Twelve Los Angeles County based artists will be selected and notified in early December. • Not requiring identification as emerging or mid-career artist. • Creating a streamlined application beginning with a simplified initial application. Selected applicants move on to complete the full application. • Requiring a minimum of five years of professional experience and exhibition history with evidence of work in Los Angeles County. • Requiring a minimum age of 25 years old. Changes were the result of an internal evaluation of the existing process, and feedback from artists, professors, gallery owners, curators, writers and nonprofit leaders. Fellows are annually selected by a committee of distinguished artists and arts professionals – including fellowship alumni – following a rigorous application process. To view a full list of FVA fellows, please visit FVA artist’s gallery/. The deadline for the first stage of the application is June 30, 2016. For more information and how to apply, please visit www.calfund.org/nonprofits/grant-opportunities/arts/ccf-fellowship-visual-artists/. Please read the updated Guidelines and Eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions before applying. CONTACT Taleen Ananian tananian@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6203
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
CCF Joins Leading Nonprofit Organizations Across the United States to Address Urban Challenges LOS ANGELES – MAY 18, 2016 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) announced today that it has been selected as a recipient of the Community Progress Makers Fund, a $500,000 grant over the course of two years to continue the foundation’s work in the community around supporting Black men and boys, among other projects. This new injection of funds at CCF will in part help bolster CCF’s Building a Lifetime of Options & Opportunities for Men (BLOOM) initiative. Since its inception in 2012, BLOOM has worked with more than 500 young Black men in South Los Angeles to develop the skills they need to complete high school, move toward post-secondary options and become productive members of society. BLOOM is a model that the White House spotlighted when My Brother’s Keeper was first launched in 2013. In addition to the grant, CCF will also have access to technical assistance from leading national researchers and experts and will be provided opportunities to connect with other grantees to share and learn best practices. “I am grateful to the Citi Foundation for recognizing the importance of supporting local community-building initiatives in Los Angeles,” said California Community Foundation President & CEO Antonia Hernández. “This is the largest outside grant and the first national funding partner to support our work with Black men and boys. We look forward to continued partnership with Los Angeles organizations delivering academic and career guidance to our future community leaders.” The Community Progress Makers Fund is a $20 million grant initiative to support 40 visionary nonprofit organizations, including CCF, in their efforts to establish new approaches to long-standing urban economic challenges in the United States – including economic development, environment sustainability, urban infrastructure and affordable housing. “The Citi Foundation feels privileged to support organizations that have demonstrated such strong commitments to their local communities and a willingness to share their experiences with others for the betterment of their neighborhoods,” said Brandee McHale, President of the Citi Foundation. “These organizations have a track record of implementing solutions that work for their communities because they know the people there, understand what resources to tap and, most importantly, feel deeply invested in the places where they live and work. We believe that’s the key to leading urban transformation efforts in Los Angeles and elsewhere across the country.” The Community Progress Makers Fund builds upon the Citi Foundation’s commitment to identify and support innovative solutions and organizations that are helping build stronger, more resilient cities that are engines of economic opportunity for all. The flexibility of core operating support will allow organizations and their visionary leaders to deploy solutions that address a range of issues. ### 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. For more information, please visit www.calfund.org. The Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world. We invest in efforts that increase financial inclusion, catalyze job opportunities for youth, and reimagine approaches to building economically vibrant cities. The Citi Foundation’s “More than Philanthropy” approach leverages the enormous expertise of Citi and its people to fulfill our mission and drive thought leadership and innovation. For more information, visit citifoundation.com. CONTACT Taleen Ananian tananian@www.calfund.org 213.452.6203
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2016 The Mayor applauded today’s announcement from the California Community Foundation (CCF), Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Weingart Foundation to provide $16 million in loans and grants to accelerate the production of permanent supportive housing for the homeless in the City of Los Angeles. This contribution will leverage the Mayor’s proposal to invest $138 million in homeless services and housing. “Today, we see what is possible when the public and private sectors unite to meet the moral imperative of caring for those who need us most. We must do our part as a City, and I am committed to leveraging every possible resource — which is why I’ve proposed a record $138 million for homeless housing and services in this year’s budget, and called for a linkage fee on new development. If we are going to lift up unsheltered Angelenos and keep them off the streets for good, we need all hands on deck. And today, our philanthropic partners have risen to the challenge. Their generosity will help expand L.A.’s pipeline of permanent supportive housing, and support the growth of non-profits that will move this critical work forward. I fully support creating a streamlined process for building new permanent supportive housing, and intend to work with Council to make that a reality. We need all Angelenos to band together to get more people into the homes they deserve more quickly than ever before.” — Mayor Eric Garcetti ###
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.
Over 300,000 Asian Immigrants in L.A. County Currently Eligible to Naturalize and Become a U.S. Citizen Eligible immigrants strongly urged to take the first step now to have a chance of becoming a U.S. citizen before November election LOS ANGELES – Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA), in close partnership with community-based organizations and local government, announced an unprecedented campaign to encourage and increase the number of Asian American immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship. Community based organizations serving the Asian American community will receive additional funding and support to process citizenship applications. In addition, Asian ethnic media will be invited to join the effort as official campaign partners, to promote the benefits of citizenship. In Los Angeles County, over 300,000 Asian American immigrants are currently legal permanent residents who are eligible to naturalize and become U.S. citizens. “The United States was founded by immigrants and continues to thrive because of the contributions of immigrants,” said Stewart Kwoh, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA. “For many Asian Americans, the risk of leaving their native countries in pursuit of better opportunities outweighed all their fears of the unknown. Today, we are launching ‘Endless Possibilities. Citizenship Now!’ in seven Asian languages, drawing on an unprecedented partnership between nonprofits, government, and media, with the purpose of reminding immigrants that citizenship is a pathway to the many benefits and opportunities many hoped to achieve for themselves and their families by coming to America.” “More than 1 million people in Los Angeles County speak an Asian language and their main source of information is ethnic and in-language media. We are asking that our Asian-language media step forward to be a part of this campaign, alongside our nonprofit partners, government agencies, and elected officials who are leveraging their collective voice to raise awareness about the opportunities and resources available to anyone who is eligible and interested in becoming a United States citizen,” said Nasim Khansari, Citizenship Project Director for Asian Americans Advancing Justice – LA. “Not only are media critical to informing our communities about what they need to know, but media can also empower our community to achieve what they may not know is possible.” “Endless Possibilities. Citizenship Now!” is a coordinated effort of more than 10 nonprofit organizations serving multi-ethnic communities as well as government agencies and the offices of elected officials. The first partnership event is a free citizenship workshop taking place on Sunday, April 10th at the Long Beach Convention Center. For an appointment, call the Advancing Justice-LA helpline: English 888-349-9695 Mandarin/Cantonese 800-520-2356 Khmer 800-867-3126 Korean 800-867-3640 Tagalog 855-300-2552 Thai 800-914-9583 Vietnamese 800-267-7395 All who are interested in citizenship assistance or legal services are encouraged to call the toll-free helpline service. Callers can reach helpline staff between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. When unable to speak with a live helpline staff, callers are encouraged to leave a voicemail message including their name and contact information. Calls will be returned within one business day. The campaign is made possible through funding and support from the California Community Foundation in an effort to break down the myths and barriers preventing more L.A. County residents from applying. “Endless Possibilities. Citizenship Now!” is a coordinated campaign operating in conjunction with ¡Protégete!…¡Ciudadanía Ya!, a campaign taking place in Spanish-language media and is led by a strong coalition that includes Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles and several other nonprofit organizations. CONTACT: Randy Bunnao, 213-241-0227 rbunnao@advancingjustice-la.org Lisa Thong, 310-289-5526 lisa.thong@iwgroupinc.com
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
LOS ANGELES – December 15, 2015 – The California Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $7,845,063 through 67 grants to Los Angeles County organizations working to address the needs of our region. Grants this quarter reflect the foundation’s diverse priority areas in the arts, education, housing and economic opportunity, nonprofit sustainability, smart growth and youth empowerment, with a majority of grants this quarter focused on health and immigrant integration. $1.8 million in grants for immigrant integration will specifically support the implementation of citizenship, DACA and the AB60/Drivers License program in Los Angeles County as part CCF’s unprecedented partnership with nonprofits, media outlets, government agencies and the Juntos Podemos Foundation. CCF supports this critical work in the community through funds entrusted to the foundation by donors throughout its 100-year history, including through the Centinela Valley Medical and Community Funds and the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF). Part high-performing mutual fund, part innovation incubator, LASIF is a partnership with the College Futures Foundation that is getting low-income L.A. County students to and through college. “We are proud to partner with thousands of donors and organizations dedicated to strengthening Los Angeles County together,” said CCF President and CEO Antonia Hernández. “As we continue our 100th year of service, we are encouraged by the energy and enthusiasm for positive change in Los Angeles.” 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, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/calfund and follow us on Twitter @calfund. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS BY FUNDING AREA December 2015 PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES NUMBER OF GRANTS AMOUNT Arts Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre SoundArt 2 $125,000 Education Pipeline Educators 4 Excellence – LA Long Beach Day Nursery Mar Vista Family Center 3 $350,000 Health Achievable Foundation CareMessage Children’s Hospital Esperanza Community Housing Corporation Herald Christian Health Center Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition Orthopaedic Institute for Children Prevention Institute Program for Torture Victims St. John’s Well Child and Family Center Social Justice Learning Institute Southside Coalition SPIRITT Family Services Torrance Memorial UCLA Center for Health Advancement Watts Healthcare Corporation 16 $2,938,063 Housing & Economic Opportunity Enterprise Community Partners Grameen America Public Counsel USC Price School of Public Policy Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. Western Care on Law & Poverty 6 $700,000 Immigrant Integration Asian-Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles Azteca America Catholic Charities Los Angeles Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) Centro CHA Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Community Lawyers, Inc. Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas en Norteamérica (COFEM) Entravision Estrella TV/Liberman Broadcasting Instituto de Educación Popular del Sur de California (IDEPSCA) International Rescue Committee KMEX 34 Univision TV and Univision Radio La Opinión LA Voice Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition Loyola Marymount University National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) National Day Labor Organizing Network One Justice Orange County Community Foundation Pomona Economic Opportunity Center POWER Telemundo 52 Los Angeles KVEA 25 $1,800,000 Nonprofit Sustainability American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles CompassPoint 2 $190,000 Smart Growth Alliance for Community Transit-LA (ACT-LA) Public Counsel Southeast Asian Community Alliance 3 $250,000 Transition-Aged Youth Alliance for Children’s Rights St. Anne’s 2 $300,000 El Monte Community Building Initiative Community Partners (fbo El Monte Promise Foundation) Pacific Asian Consortium on Employment 2 $290,000 Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund Boys and Girls Club Los Angeles Harbor College Match Fulfillment Fund One Voice Sunburst Youth Academy 5 $855,000 Opportunity Fund Sunrise Outreach 1 $47,000 GRAND TOTAL 67 $7,845,063 CONTACT Taleen Ananian tananian@www.calfund.org (213) 452-6203 Download a printable PDF.