California Community Foundation

As Southern California faces another devastating fire season, Angelenos can make a difference. Join us in supporting long-term recovery and resilience for the communities hardest hit by wildfires through CCF's Wildfire Recovery Fund. Together, we can provide critical relief and help rebuild lives for those impacted. Past grantees include The American Red Cross and Nature Conservancy. Learn more and donate on our blog: https://bit.ly/3BfvQny ???? #CCFWildfireRelief #CommunityResilience #CaliforniaStrong

ICYMI: We are excited to announce the 2024 cohort of 11 exceptional artists selected for our prestigious Fellowship for Visual Artists. These artists from Los Angeles County will join a distinguished alumni network of over 300 fellows. Each artist is bringing their unique voice and vision to the vibrant cultural fabric of Los Angeles. Join us in congratulating these talented individuals: Mercedes Dorame: @mercedes.dorame Gabriela Ruiz : @gabrielaxruiz Raymundo T. Reynoso: @eyeone_sh Salvador de la Torre: @dlt_artstudio Bumdog Torres: @bumdogtorres Genevieve Erin O’Brien: @mx.springrolls Maria Maea: @maeamaria Ray Anthony Barrettz: @rayanthonybarrett Felix Quintana : @felixfquintana Maryrose Mendoza: @maryrose.c.mendoza Leslie Foster: @leslie_muse These artists have been selected for their exceptional contributions and potential to shape the future of art in Los Angeles. We can’t wait to see how their work continues to inspire and transform our communities! About FVA: Launched in 1988 with a $3 million gift from the Getty Foundation J. Paul Getty Trust, the Fellowship is one of LA's premier arts programs. This year’s fellows, chosen from 375 applicants, will receive a $40,000 grant to fuel their artistic growth and community engagement, continuing the Fellowship's legacy of fostering sustainable careers and enriching the city's vibrant arts scene. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcK_mgvS #FVA2024 #VisualArts #LAArtists #CCF #CulturalImpac

As Southern California faces another devastating fire season, Angelenos can make a difference. Join us in supporting long-term recovery and resilience for the communities hardest hit by wildfires through CCF's Wildfire Recovery Fund. Together, we can provide critical relief and help rebuild lives for those impacted. Past grantees include The American Red Cross and Nature Conservancy. Learn more and donate on our blog: https://bit.ly/3BfvQny ???? #CCFWildfireRelief #CommunityResilience #CaliforniaStrong

At CCF, we believe strong, independent journalism is essential for a thriving democracy and vibrant communities. That's why we proudly support the L.A. Local News Initiative, a groundbreaking effort to increase quality local reporting across Los Angeles. Guided by the input of nearly 900 L.A. residents, this initiative will fill critical information gaps and create dozens of new newsroom roles to serve neighborhoods, the region, and the state. Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/3XqxIRY. #SupportLocalNews #StrongerTogether #LAForAll

Join Miguel Santana, CEO of California Community Foundation, at "In My Dream Backyard" by SoLa Impact! Hear from leaders on reclaiming Los Angeles’ future through affordable housing, economic empowerment, and public-private partnerships. With over 500,000 affordable units needed, this event will address how we can support efforts to decrease homelessness in underserved communities. Be part of LA’s transformation. Register now: eventcreate.com/e/imdb

We are excited to announce the 2024 cohort of 11 exceptional artists selected for our prestigious Fellowship for Visual Artists. These artists from Los Angeles County will join a distinguished alumni network of over 300 fellows. Each artist is bringing their unique voice and vision to the vibrant cultural fabric of Los Angeles. Join us in congratulating these talented individuals: Mercedes Dorame: @mercedes.dorame Gabriela Ruiz : @gabrielaxruiz Raymundo T. Reynoso: @eyeone_sh Salvador de la Torre: @dlt_artstudio Bumdog Torres: @bumdogtorres Genevieve Erin O’Brien: @mx.springrolls Maria Maea: @maeamaria Ray Anthony Barrettz: @rayanthonybarrett Felix Quintana : @felixfquintana Maryrose Mendoza: @maryrose.c.mendoza Leslie Foster: @leslie_muse These artists have been selected for their exceptional contributions and potential to shape the future of art in Los Angeles. We can’t wait to see how their work continues to inspire and transform our communities! About FVA: Launched in 1988 with a $3 million gift from the Getty Foundation, the Fellowship is one of LA's premier arts programs. This year’s fellows, chosen from 375 applicants, will receive a $40,000 grant to fuel their artistic growth and community engagement, continuing the Fellowship's legacy of fostering sustainable careers and enriching the city's vibrant arts scene. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcK_mgvS #FVA2024 #VisualArts #LAArtists #CCF #CulturalImpact J. Paul Getty Trust

In the words of our CEO and President, Miguel A. Santana, "Bob Ross's impact on philanthropy in California and nationally is revolutionary. Instead of charity from the privileged to the poor, he flipped the script. He challenged us to believe that the billions we steward belong to the people and to trust that those most proximate to the issues and injustice will know where and how the investments should be made. Because of Bob, there is no going back to the top-down philanthropy of the past.” Read more about Bob Ross’s legacy and his enduring impact in this piece by Gustavo Arellano at the LA Times: https://lnkd.in/gkmaEsuX #CCFImpact #Philanthropy #SocialJustice #Leadership

This Labor Day, we invite you to reflect on the invaluable contributions of immigrants, who are the backbone of L.A. County’s workforce. With over 3.5 million immigrants calling this region home, they play essential roles across all sectors—from healthcare to construction—fueling our economy and enriching our communities. As we honor the hard work that drives our society, let’s recommit to supporting immigrant workers by advocating for equitable opportunities and policies that acknowledge their vital contributions. Their success is our collective success. To learn more, read the State of Immigrants in Los Angeles County (SOILA) report, released at our Immigration Summit in July by the USC Equity Research Institute (ERI). Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3ZbsImK

The LA Civil Rights Department (@lacivilrights), in partnership with @csunorthridge and Mockingbird Analytics, has released a groundbreaking report, "An Examination of African American Experiences in Los Angeles." This comprehensive study traces over 100 years of systemic racial harms faced by African American communities in LA, revealing deep-rooted disparities in housing, health, education, and policing. The report highlights 12 key areas of harm and provides recommendations for reparative justice. We applaud City leaders, including @MayorofLA, Council President Pro-Tem Harris Dawson (@mhdcd8), and Councilmembers Curren Price (@currendpricejr) and Councilmember Heather Hutt (@cw_heather.hutt), for their steadfast leadership on this work. It’s time to confront these injustices to create the thriving and inclusive Los Angeles we all want to see. The California Community Foundation stands ready to support the critical work that lies ahead. Together, we can build a more equitable future. Read more about this here: https://bit.ly/3AFpbDd #Reparations #JusticeForAll #LAHistory #EquityNow #LACivilRights #CaliforniaCommunityFoundation

Judy Belk is a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on our communities and philanthropy during her tenure as President and CEO of the @CaliforniaWellnessFoundation. Our CCF President and CEO, Miguel A. Santana, reflected on her recent piece in @InsidePhilanthropy, where she shared wise reflections and some advice for the new class of philanthropic leaders. “Judy always makes it a point to fight for what is right and to say what needs to be said - not what is easy. She is not afraid to challenge the status quo and drive bold change for justice, regardless of the obstacles. As a mentor and friend, I appreciate her advice, particularly on reimagining foundation advocacy. "The stakes are high in the outcome of the November election for philanthropy fulfilling its mission and essential role of civil society."?At CCF, we have taken this call seriously, leading on Measure A, a citizen-driven, countywide ballot measure that will reform the delivery of homeless services and make housing more affordable. I am honored to be part of the new generation of philanthropic leaders, following in the footsteps of transformative visionaries like Judy, Bob Ross, and Antonia Hernandez.?I am grateful?for their extraordinary contributions to our field and our communities. Their legacy will continue to inspire and guide us. Read the piece here: https://lnkd.in/gCRJMpDH #Leadership #Philanthropy #Inspiration #ThankYouJudy #CaliforniaWellnessFoundation @BrendaSolorzano, Joanna Jackson, @DonChen @RichardTate, @TonyaAllen, @NicoleJuneMaher