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California Community Foundation (CA)
The California Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Los Angeles. It has been an advocate in the region since 1915.
The community foundation envisions a Los Angeles County made up of safe, thriving, and diverse community. Their mission is to strengthen Los Angeles communities through effective philanthropy and civic engagement.
The foundation is committed to increasing donor engagement and philanthropic dollars; strengthening the nonprofit sectors in LA; contributing to positive social change; and demonstrating operational efficiency.
Web Address
www.calfund.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/calfund
YouTube - www.youtube.com/calfundtv
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/calfund/
Blog - www.givinginla.org/
Twitter - @calfund
The community foundation envisions a Los Angeles County made up of safe, thriving, and diverse community. Their mission is to strengthen Los Angeles communities through effective philanthropy and civic engagement.
The foundation is committed to increasing donor engagement and philanthropic dollars; strengthening the nonprofit sectors in LA; contributing to positive social change; and demonstrating operational efficiency.
Web Address
www.calfund.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/calfund
YouTube - www.youtube.com/calfundtv
Flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/calfund/
Blog - www.givinginla.org/
Twitter - @calfund
Recent News from California Community Foundation
Community Groups Provide Relief As la Staggers From Wildfire Emergency
Foundation: California Community Foundation
As California state and federal agencies lag in their response to the widespread wildfires that erupted this week in Los Angeles, a network of grassroots organizations and small businesses have...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
As California state and federal agencies lag in their response to the widespread wildfires that erupted this week in Los Angeles, a network of grassroots organizations and small businesses have...more
Palisades Fire Update and Resources: Jan. 11 At 5 P.M.
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Structures Damaged or Destroyed: Over 5,000, including 426 confirmed homes in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.Services include: missing persons reports (LAPD on-site) Assistance from the American Red...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Structures Damaged or Destroyed: Over 5,000, including 426 confirmed homes in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.Services include: missing persons reports (LAPD on-site) Assistance from the American Red...more
Celebrating Impact: San Diego Foundation's Top 10 Stories of 2024
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
SDF also developed a research report in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center to better understand economic mobility and generational wealth among San Diego's Latino...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
SDF also developed a research report in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center to better understand economic mobility and generational wealth among San Diego's Latino...more
Housing for All: Philanthropies, Nonprofits Look to Get People Off the Streets
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Police in Los Angeles cleared out an encampment of homeless people in the city's Venice Beach last week, but not before one of the area's most well-known residents made a public plea for...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Police in Los Angeles cleared out an encampment of homeless people in the city's Venice Beach last week, but not before one of the area's most well-known residents made a public plea for...more
Ramona Community Foundation Grants $57,500 to Local Nonprofits to Build a More Vibrant ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Ramona Community Foundation
"From books to food to access to healthcare, [Ramona Community Foundation] has selected 15 nonprofits committed to improving the lives of Ramona residents of all ages," board chair Robert Krysak...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Ramona Community Foundation
"From books to food to access to healthcare, [Ramona Community Foundation] has selected 15 nonprofits committed to improving the lives of Ramona residents of all ages," board chair Robert Krysak...more
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Foundation: California Community Foundation
Pursuant to the California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended and the Port of Los Angeles' certified Port Master Plan, notice is hereby given to all interested persons and organizations that the Los...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Pursuant to the California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended and the Port of Los Angeles' certified Port Master Plan, notice is hereby given to all interested persons and organizations that the Los...more
Preserving the Past, Supporting the Future: Lambda Archives' Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
2024 marks a historic moment for San Diego's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities.Lambda Archives of San Diego is a nonprofit organization with a mission to collect,...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
2024 marks a historic moment for San Diego's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities.Lambda Archives of San Diego is a nonprofit organization with a mission to collect,...more
Ca Leaders at Immigration Summit Prep for November
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Donald Trump's plan to make Mexico pay for a border wall isn't sitting well with some Mexicans, the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not going to pay for that wall," says Sergio Sarmiento, a...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
Donald Trump's plan to make Mexico pay for a border wall isn't sitting well with some Mexicans, the Los Angeles Times reports. "I'm not going to pay for that wall," says Sergio Sarmiento, a...more
San Diego Foundation Launches El Camino Fund with $2.5M to Support Latino/A Economic ...
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
"San Diego is a beautiful and diverse region, but not everyone has access to the same opportunity," Miguel Lopez, manager of development for the San Diego Foundation, says in a press...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, San Diego Foundation
"San Diego is a beautiful and diverse region, but not everyone has access to the same opportunity," Miguel Lopez, manager of development for the San Diego Foundation, says in a press...more
Philanthropic Partners Unite to Advocate for Immigrant Inclusion in California Budget
Foundation: California Community Foundation
"These programs aren't merely line items in a budget; they are lifelines for millions of immigrant neighbors and their families." That's how a coalition of philanthropic organizations is framing...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation
"These programs aren't merely line items in a budget; they are lifelines for millions of immigrant neighbors and their families." That's how a coalition of philanthropic organizations is framing...more
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