Amid growing political and financial uncertainty, dedicated street medicine teams offer a crucial lifeline to vulnerable, undocumented residents.
With nearly 1,400 of its students affected by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Pasadena’s College Access Plan, like many California Community Foundation grantees, became a relief and recovery organization overnight.
The California Community Foundation commissioned a statewide survey of 800 voters revealing strong public support for immigrants across party lines — with nearly 70% supporting access to affordable healthcare for undocumented residents and nearly 90% of both Democrats and Republicans backing a pathway to citizenship. CCF President and CEO Miguel Santana joined FOX 11 to discuss the findings, noting that Californians overwhelmingly see immigrants as a net positive to the economy: “Who’s going to build if there aren’t immigrants in LA?”
New Poll Finds Strong Majority of California Support Immigrants and their Access to Critical State Safety Net Services
Sunset Magazine’s “Saving California” issue featured Miguel Santana among a group of thought leaders offering a vision for the state’s future. In a section titled “Rebuild for All,” Santana called for recovery that goes beyond rebuilding homes: “Recovery isn’t just about rebuilding homes—it’s about restoring stability, dignity, and opportunity for all Angelenos.” He highlighted CCF’s commitment of more than $30 million in grants to over 200 local organizations, and advocated for a trust-based model of philanthropy that puts those closest to the challenges in the lead. (Page 63)
One month after wildfires devastated Los Angeles, CCF awards additional $15 million in second round of grants to support immediate aid and long-term recovery.
The new public-private initiative will provide vital project management and advocacy to help disaster-stricken Los Angeles communities lead their own rebuilding efforts.
In the wake of political orders and actions that are bringing fear into our communities, leaders reaffirm their commitment to protecting communities, defending progress, and keeping the California Dream within reach for all.
CCF has raised $50 million from more than 36,000 donors across Los Angeles—and the world—to support the most vulnerable and impacted by the region’s devastating wildfires.
CCF has raised over $30 million from a cross-section of generous donors, including major corporations, foundations, and more than 27,000 individual donors.
Fueled by a massive global outpouring of support, the initiative pivots toward securing long-term relief and equity for the region’s most vulnerable displaced residents.
The widespread funding mobilization directly targets intermediate and long-term support for the thousands of Angelenos facing catastrophic displacement and loss.