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Emergency Food4All Effort Grants $350,000 in Emergency Food Aid as Millions Lose Access to SNAP Benefits
November 7, 2025
In response to the federal government shutdown and the resulting pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Sierra Health Foundation has launched a rapid-response Food4All initiative to address urgent food insecurity across Northern and Central California. Continue reading...
Amplifying Community Voice at the Health Matters Gubernatorial Forum
November 5, 2025
At Sierra Health Foundation, we believe health is about much more than health care. True health looks like abundant economic opportunity, safe and affordable housing, clean air and water, and strong community relationships. Yet for too many Californians, these essentials remain out of reach. That’s why we’re proud to co-sponsor the Health Matters Gubernatorial Forum on November 7 in the Inland Empire—a first-of-its-kind, nonpartisan event where four leading candidates for California’s next governor will engage directly with community voices about what matters most for their health and well-being. Continue reading...
Standing United for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
July 21, 2025
We stand in unwavering solidarity with Sacramento’s immigrant communities. Together, we condemn the recent ICE raids and the systemic violations of civil and constitutional rights targeting immigrant families.
A Legacy of Community-Driven Investment: Read Our 2023-24 Biennial Report
July 2, 2025
This year marks a major milestone at Sierra Health Foundation: 40 years of grantmaking and partnership. We’re proud to share a glimpse into the last two years with the release of our 2023-24 Biennial Report. This report captures how we’ve expanded public health policy and systems change work and disaster relief, strengthened economic mobility and climate justice projects, and championed opportunities for young people of color. We also celebrate the power of partnerships, having collaborated with over 1,500 organizations since our founding. Continue reading...
Standing with California’s Immigrants
June 9, 2025
The demonstrations for immigrant justice in Los Angeles, San Francisco and across the country—and the unprecedented federal response—underscore the urgency of communities organizing, working and standing together. Continue reading...
Committed to What Works: A Message from Chet
January 16, 2025
At the start of this new year, we recognize that our shared health equity and racial justice aspirations and strategies are once again under attack. Continue reading...
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum Receives $25,000 Grant to Support Continued Operations
November 25, 2024
Sierra Health Foundation announces a $25,000 grant to the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum to support critical operations. Continue reading...