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Matching Donations to Feed Local Families
December 11, 2025
As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, United Way California Capital Region and Sierra Health Foundation are teaming up for Match for Meals. All donations made through Match for Meals between now and January 31, 2026, will be matched up to $300,000 by the Sierra Health Foundation and United Way organizations. Continue reading...
Heal Stockton Fund Supports Mass Shooting Victims and their Families
December 10, 2025
In the wake of the November 29 mass shooting in Stockton that claimed four lives and wounded 13, several local organizations in the community have come together to launch the Heal Stockton Fund, an effort to provide immediate support to individuals, families, organizations and communities directly impacted by the tragedy, many of whom are experiencing trauma and urgent needs. Continue reading...
Celebrating 40 Years of Grantmaking, Partnership and Change
November 10, 2025
This year, Sierra Health Foundation celebrates 40 years of grantmaking, partnership and changemaking. In a field that moves quickly to meet evolving community needs and navigate uncertainty, we’re taking time to honor this milestone and the people who made it possible. Since our beginnings as the Sierra Foundation for Health in 1984, the world — and our funding region — has transformed. Continue reading...
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...