The California Wellness Foundation

We’re spotlighting Chispa Education Fund (Chispa), which focuses on empowering Latino youth through education and advocacy. Their work fosters leadership and paves the way for healthier communities. Discover their impact in building equitable futures. #LatinoHealthMatters #CommunityWellbeing #CalWellness https://www.chispaoc.org/

As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day today, we recognize the Native communities that call California home. With 109 federally recognized Tribes and many more seeking restoration, Cal Wellness is proud to support Tribal leaders through initiatives that focus on cultural preservation, language recovery, and community healing. In her recent blog, Program Officer Marisol Inzunza discusses how honoring traditional knowledge and supporting Tribal sovereignty can foster wellness for Native communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjKzSHdT #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeCulture #TribalSovereignty #CalWellness

Introducing our BIG idea here at Scaling Safety, a joint venture of Community Based Public Safety Collective and Alliance for Safety and Justice. As part of TED’s The Audacious Project, we have a bold idea to change the way we change the world. ?? We want to transform US public safety through resident-powered crime prevention. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eNk2I4 #AudaciousProject

?? Did you know? Access to safe and healthy environments is crucial for community well-being. Organizations like the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ Action) are tackling environmental injustices by advocating for clean air and water in underrepresented communities. Let's work together for healthier, safer spaces! ?? #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityWellbeing

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we stand with the Youth Justice grantees like (Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), who advocate for mental health and well-being for youth affected by the justice system. Let's prioritize mental health for a just and equitable future. #YouthMentalHealth #RestorativeJustice #CalWellness

Your vote is your voice! ?? Health equity is closely tied to policies shaped by our leaders. This election season, let’s vote for a future where everyone has access to quality healthcare. #YourVoteYourVoice #HealthEquity #CalWellness

In honor of #LatinoHeritageMonth, we celebrate the work of Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine https://cvvim.org/, providing free medical services to uninsured individuals, including many in the Latino community. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. #LatinoHealth #CalWellness #HealthEquity

Cal Wellness is proud to support efforts toward justice and healing in California. As the state moves closer to addressing the legacy of slavery through reparations and a formal apology, we remain committed to advancing racial equity and empowering communities most impacted by historical injustices. Together, we can build a more equitable future. #Reparations #RacialJustice #Equity CalMatters https://lnkd.in/gwxmXApM

Cal Wellness was proud to be present at a crucial gathering at The White House this week, celebrating one year of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Notable attendees included former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and brave survivors of mass shootings. Their stories remind us why our work in preventing gun violence prevention is so vital. Gun violence is a public health issue -- and together, we can make a difference. #StopGunViolence #GunViolencePrevention #SurvivorVoices #Hope

We believe supporting Native communities in reclaiming their culture and languages is essential for individual wellness, community health and power-building.?Learn why in this uplifting blog from Cal Wellness Program Officer Marisol Inzunza. ? California is home to more people of Native descent than any other state, with 109 federally recognized Tribes and dozens more that were stripped of their federal status and are seeking restoration.??Today (Sept. 27), we celebrate the rich history of our state’s Tribes on the annual California Native American Day and uplift Native people as rightful leaders in movements for wellness and racial justice. https://lnkd.in/giBuRxJ4 | Photography by artist Cara Romero #CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay #NativeGrantmaking #NativePhilanthropy #NativeLed #Philanthropy #NativeVoices #NativeAmerican #Native Virginia Hedrick