THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

California Community Foundation Announces $20 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to Establish the LA Arts Endowment Fund

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
California Community Foundation, Financial endowment, Antonia Hernández

Los Angeles, California, USA, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The California Community Foundation (CCF) announced today a $20 million transformative gift from MacKenzie Scott, author, advocate and philanthropist,which will be used to sustain and strengthen the Los Angeles regions arts ecosystem through the creation of the LA Arts Endowment Fund .

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  • Los Angeles, California, USA, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The California Community Foundation (CCF) announced today a $20 million transformative gift from MacKenzie Scott, author, advocate and philanthropist,which will be used to sustain and strengthen the Los Angeles regions arts ecosystem through the creation of the LA Arts Endowment Fund .
  • The creation of the Endowment is about ensuring the long-term sustainability of nonprofit arts organizations by strengthening the infrastructure of the arts in Los Angeles County for the future.
  • We applaud and are grateful to MacKenzie Scott for investing in our communitys cultural and arts organizations, said Antonia Hernandez, President and CEO of the California Community Foundation.
  • The LA Arts Endowment Fund emphasizes our commitment to the long-term well-being of the arts not just for today, but beyond.

New $38.5M Fund For LA Arts Pandemic Recovery

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Psychiatry, California Community Foundation, Recovery model, Darren Walker, Medical specialties, Mind

By organizing the LA Arts Recovery Fund, were mirroring their commitment to collaboration, coming together to provide what we hope will be meaningful support at a time when the very existence of these organizations is threatened.

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  • By organizing the LA Arts Recovery Fund, were mirroring their commitment to collaboration, coming together to provide what we hope will be meaningful support at a time when the very existence of these organizations is threatened.
  • The LA Arts Recovery Fund represents a down payment on the robust arts community we need, now and after the pandemic.
  • "We are thrilled to be a part of the LA Arts Recovery Fund and provide vital support to artists and arts nonprofits impacted by the pandemic," said Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation.
  • For more information about supporting the LA Arts Recovery Fund, please contact Ellah Ronen at the California Community Foundation: at eronen [@] calfund [.]

We Are California Calls on LA County to Address Health and Economic Inequality

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
California Proposition 187, Spanish Empire, California, The Californias, United States

More striking still is that 72% of COVID fatalities for those under 65 years of age are Latino.

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  • More striking still is that 72% of COVID fatalities for those under 65 years of age are Latino.
  • The group is requesting County leaders to make the following efforts to reduce cases and deaths among Latinos and, more broadly, Angelenos.
  • We Are California / Somos California (Somos California) is a group of Latino leaders in Southern California originally formed to coordinate activities commemorating 25 years since the passage of Proposition 187.
  • Somos California has since continued its work by focusing on emerging issues affecting Californias Latino communities.

New LA County Summer Learning Initiative

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
California Community Foundation, Education, Learning, Pedagogy

Los Angeles, June 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new collaborative effort to support extended learning opportunities for low-income and vulnerable TK-12 students this summer called LA County Summer Learning Initiative was announced today.

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  • Los Angeles, June 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new collaborative effort to support extended learning opportunities for low-income and vulnerable TK-12 students this summer called LA County Summer Learning Initiative was announced today.
  • The regions education leaders, including the California Community Foundation (CCF), together with the LA County Office of Education (LACOE) and the Greater LA Education Foundation (Greater LA), have come together to ensure students receive the support they need in the upcoming months.
  • The summer learning initiative is a shining example of the power of partnerships.
  • For more information about supporting the LA County Summer Learning Initiative, please contact Valerie Cuevas at the California Community Foundation: vcuevas [@] calfund [.]

California Community Foundation Awards $1.8 Million In Second Round of COVID-19 LA County Response

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Animal virology, Coronaviridae, Coronavirus

This fund supports community needs identified by our nonprofit partners in education, immigration, health and housing.

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  • This fund supports community needs identified by our nonprofit partners in education, immigration, health and housing.
  • The ever-changing nature of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) brings with it many challenges and unforeseen long-term effects for those living in our most vulnerable populations, said Antonia Hernndez, President and CEO of the California Community Foundation.
  • We are committed to working in partnership to support our community and deliver the help they need right now and the systemic change they need for long term recovery.
  • $50,000 Black Communities: Rapid response funds for Black-led organizations serving Black communities to ensure access to social, health and economic relief.

COVID-19 LA County Response Fund Grants $1.7 Million to Address the Immediate Needs of the Most Vulnerable

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
California Community Foundation, Geography of California, Community foundation, Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The California Community Foundations (CCF) COVID-19 LA County Response Fund grants $1.7 million to respond to the immediate and emerging needs of our regions most vulnerable residents.

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  • Los Angeles, March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The California Community Foundations (CCF) COVID-19 LA County Response Fund grants $1.7 million to respond to the immediate and emerging needs of our regions most vulnerable residents.
  • CCF continues to monitor the developments related to the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic while gathering input from community partners on the frontlines.
  • This information will inform our next round of grants.
  • The California Community Foundation has served as a public, charitable organization for Los Angeles County since 1915.

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND PARTNERS MAKE AN UNPRECENDENTED INVESTMENT TO GET OUT THE CENSUS COUNT ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
James Irvine Foundation, Non-profit organizations based in California

This powerful network of community groups have formed the We Count LA campaign to ensure all of Los Angeles is counted.

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  • This powerful network of community groups have formed the We Count LA campaign to ensure all of Los Angeles is counted.
  • CCF has been appointed as the regions Administrative Community Based Organization (ACBO) by the State of California.
  • In addition to the state, CCFs other key funders supporting the We Count LA campaign include the Weingart Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Ballmer Group, The California Endowment, Smidt Foundation, Libra Foundation, Mindy and Gene Stein, California Wellness Foundation, Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation and the City of Los Angeles.
  • The Census Bureau will reapportion the countrys 435 U.S. House seats in 2021 using the data derived from the Census 2020 count.

Wildfire Relief Fund Commits $11 Million to Support California Communities Impacted by 2018 Wildfires

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
California wildfires, California counties, Geography of California, Contents, Wildfire, Camp Fire, Woolsey Fire, Wildfires in the United States, Wildfire emergency management

The Wildfire Relief Funds $11 million in support represents the third round of relief and recovery funding for communities affected by the Camp, Hill and Woolsey Fires, raising the total granted to $17.2 million.

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  • The Wildfire Relief Funds $11 million in support represents the third round of relief and recovery funding for communities affected by the Camp, Hill and Woolsey Fires, raising the total granted to $17.2 million.
  • These grants include $8.3 million in support for Northern California communities affected by the Camp Fire and $2.7 million for Southern California communities impacted by the Hill & Woolsey Fires.
  • North Valley Community Foundation for operational support and capacity building associated with critical long-term wildfire relief efforts related to the Camp Fire.
  • The California Community Foundations Wildfire Relief Fund supports immediate and longer-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts.

California Community Foundation Grants $7 Million to 50 Groups in First Wave of Regional Funding

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Monday, September 9, 2019
California Community Foundation, Community foundation

Earlier this year, CCF was named the regions Administrative Community Based Organization (ACBO) by the State of California.

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  • Earlier this year, CCF was named the regions Administrative Community Based Organization (ACBO) by the State of California.
  • Key funding partners of the pooled fund include the Weingart Foundation , James Irvine Foundation , Ballmer Group , the California Endowment , Smidt Foundation, Mindy and Gene Stein, Libra Foundation and the City of Los Angeles .
  • Grantees will receive funding ranging from grants of $35,000 to $500,000 to support community education, digital media outreach, direct outreach, coalition building, assistance centers and technical assistance.
  • Accurate data also impacts our political representation in Congress, said Antonia Hernndez, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation.