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Recession and Mass Layoffs Caused Loss of Health Isurance
Foundation: California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation
During the deep recession and mass layoffs in 2008 and 2009, almost 2 million Californians lost their health insurance. Thus, there are a total of 8 million uninsured Californians.
According to the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Director Shana Alex Lavarreda, those estimates will help them understand the scale of the damage inflicted on California over the last 2 years.
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Selected Foundation News
A customized collection of news from foundations from around the Web.
The Biography of Jacqueline Kozin 
Jennifer D.Barahona was appointed Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut in 2025.She has spent 29 years in the nonprofit sector in Fairfield County, Connecticut.In 2019, she joined Norwalk ACTS...more
Jennifer D.Barahona was appointed Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut in 2025.She has spent 29 years in the nonprofit sector in Fairfield County, Connecticut.In 2019, she joined Norwalk ACTS...more
Nonprofit Leadership Program Welcomes New Cohort
Foundation: Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation
The University of Scranton welcomed a new cohort of students into its Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program in January.The program seeks to support and advance nonprofit organizations through a...more
Foundation: Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation
The University of Scranton welcomed a new cohort of students into its Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program in January.The program seeks to support and advance nonprofit organizations through a...more
Imagining Tuition-Free Jewish Day Schools 
In the U.S., only about 20% of Jewish school-age children attend day schools.90% of those students attend Orthodox schools, according to a 2018-2019 census.Jewish day schools are often prohibitively...more
In the U.S., only about 20% of Jewish school-age children attend day schools.90% of those students attend Orthodox schools, according to a 2018-2019 census.Jewish day schools are often prohibitively...more
Five Regional Women's Foundations to Know 
The Chicago Foundation for Women was launched in 1985 by four of Chicago's philanthropic leaders.The Women's Foundation of the South seeks to build partnerships with those closest to issues within...more
The Chicago Foundation for Women was launched in 1985 by four of Chicago's philanthropic leaders.The Women's Foundation of the South seeks to build partnerships with those closest to issues within...more
Philanthropy and New Year's Resolutions
Foundation: Winona Community Foundation
The Winona Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the greater Winona area.The Foundation is deeply engaged in the industry of philanthropy.If you are interested in...more
Foundation: Winona Community Foundation
The Winona Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the greater Winona area.The Foundation is deeply engaged in the industry of philanthropy.If you are interested in...more
Outer Banks Forever Seeks Next Director 
Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.The Director will operate with a...more
Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.The Director will operate with a...more
The Our Fund Foundation Welcomes 10 New Members to Its Board of Directors 
A former estate planning attorney, Chasen has served on the national boards of Lambda Legal and SAGE.Colgate Darden has a decades-long commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and philanthropy.Jessica Lam, a...more
A former estate planning attorney, Chasen has served on the national boards of Lambda Legal and SAGE.Colgate Darden has a decades-long commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and philanthropy.Jessica Lam, a...more
Rccf Shares Highlights From 2024
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation
Ripley Youth Outreach (RYO) focused on promoting education in all aspects of philanthropy in local youth.The Ripley County Endowment for the Arts supported local art organizations creating...more
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation
Ripley Youth Outreach (RYO) focused on promoting education in all aspects of philanthropy in local youth.The Ripley County Endowment for the Arts supported local art organizations creating...more
Mario R. Rossero Named New Director of the Andy Warhol Museum 
Mario R.Rossero is the new director of the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.He started his career as an arts educator at the museum and as an art teacher in Shaler Area School District.The Washington...more
Mario R.Rossero is the new director of the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.He started his career as an arts educator at the museum and as an art teacher in Shaler Area School District.The Washington...more
Cloud County Openings, Delayed Starts and Cancellations For Wednesday, January 8 
Concordia USD 333 will have a late start of 10 a.m.Morning Pre-K is canceled.OCCK Inc., Transportation Services plan to have regular hours, but additional changes may happen as conditions...more
Concordia USD 333 will have a late start of 10 a.m.Morning Pre-K is canceled.OCCK Inc., Transportation Services plan to have regular hours, but additional changes may happen as conditions...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Entrepreneurs Who Don’t Self-Define as Social Entrepreneurs
Village Capital announced the winners of the $50,000 prize awarded to social entrepreneurs who don’t “self-define as social entrepreneurs”. The winners didn’t start out thinking of themselves as social enterprises.