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California’s Latino Power Fund raises $10 million to invest in the power of Latinos

December 14, 2021

Latino Community Foundation is proud to announce the first $10 million in the Latino Power Fund! A coalition of more than 20 funders and donors have declared their commitment to invest in the civic and economic power of Latinos.

Partnerships – November 2021

November 29, 2021

Read the November issue of Partnerships for staff updates, employment opportunities, news about Elevate Youth California and the Del Paso Heights Sports Complex, and topics we’re following, including land acknowledgements and the Family Urgent Response System.

Community opens Del Paso Heights Sports Complex

November 29, 2021

This Sacramento economic development project is transforming an aging park and vacant lot into four futsal courts and a softball field as part of the City of Sacramento’s increased focus on community investments. Continue reading...

Partnerships – October 2021

October 28, 2021

Read the October issue of Partnerships for a guest article on the State of California’s new Community Supports program, news about Grizzly Creek Ranch and the Sacramento PASS initiative, and topics we’re following, including the latest COVID-19 vaccination information.

National Academy of Public Administration names Chet P. Hewitt a 2021 Fellow

October 18, 2021

The National Academy of Public Administration has selected Chet P. Hewitt, president and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation and The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, for inclusion in its 2021 Class of Academy Fellows. The lifetime honor recognizes Hewitt’s years of public administration service and expertise.

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Sacramento PASS brings together resources, advocacy and support for local student success

October 13, 2021

The Sacramento Parents Advocating for Student Success (PASS) initiative launched today with the unveiling of a Leadership Training Institute to support the healthy social and emotional development of local students and their families. Continue reading...

Partnerships – September 2021

September 30, 2021

Read the September issue of Partnerships for a message on community investment from President and CEO Chet P. Hewitt, COVID-19 outreach tools and resources, program updates including our new Partner voices feature, and news and topics we’re following.

Partnerships – August 2021

August 31, 2021

Read the August issue of Partnerships for funding updates and news about the Asthma Mitigation Project, Elevate Youth California, Sacramento County COVID-19 Collaborative and community partnerships, and find out what we’re following.

THE CONVERSATION answers important questions about COVID-19 vaccinations for children

August 27, 2021

Pediatricians provide credible information about vaccinating children in the Kaiser Family Foundation's latest installment of The Conversation / LA CONVERSACION. Sierra Health Foundation is among the funders supporting this important video series. Learn more on the Kaiser Family Foundation web site.

Partnerships – July 2021

July 29, 2021

Read the July issue of Partnerships for staff news, program updates for the Medication Assisted Treatment Access Points Project and the California COVID-19 Community Health Project, access a video highlighting a Tulare County community partner and our Vaccine Equity Campaign, and find out what we’re following.

Sergio Cuellar transitions to San Joaquin Valley Health Fund

July 28, 2021

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Sergio Cuellar to Senior Program Officer. Sergio joined Sierra Health Foundation in fall 2017 to manage the California Funders for Boys and Men of Color portfolio, leading the network to align investments and philanthropic leadership to address barriers to opportunity for boys and men of color. Continue reading...

Liv O’Keeffe joins Sierra Health Foundation and The Center as Director of Communications

July 28, 2021

We are pleased to introduce Liv O’Keeffe, who joined our team to serve as Director of Communications. Liv will oversee communications and our Conference and Education Center, and will advance policy for the Foundation and The Center. Continue reading...