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Latino Community Foundation launches Latino Power Fund
July 2, 2021
This five-year, $50 million initiative will invest in Latino-led grassroots organizations committed to progressive social change to engage in healing and movement building, and mobilizing Latino leaders and voters. Sierra Health Foundation is a proud supporter of the Fund. Learn more on the Latino Power Fund website.
Partnerships – June 2021
June 30, 2021
Read the June issue of Partnerships to read our blog on racial justice and equity, learn about our partnership at Sacramento’s Juneteenth Festival and the 2021 Innovations for Children Award, and find program updates for the Positive Youth Justice Initiative, the San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, Community Economic Development and more!
Sierra Health Foundation presents Innovations for Children Award at Juneteenth Festival
June 22, 2021
Dr. Natalie Woods Andrews received this year’s award in honor of her work as the Steering Committee on Reduction of African American Child Deaths co-chair and executive director of Early Learning at the Sacramento County Office of Education.
Donate4Sacramento partners with community organizations to address anti-Asian racism
June 8, 2021
The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, through the Donate4Sacramento COVID-19 Regional Response Fund, is pleased to announce awards totaling $60,000 to four community organizations.
Partnerships – May 2021
May 26, 2021
Read the May issue of Partnerships to learn about vaccination and masking educational campaigns, a retirement announcement, new funding opportunities, program updates and more!
LA CONVERSACIÓN responds to information needs about vaccines
May 20, 2021
Latinx doctors, nurses and promotoras are featured in the latest installment of Kaiser Family Foundation’s public information response to COVID-19, presented with UnidosUS. Sierra Health Foundation is among the funders supporting this important video series. Learn more on the Kaiser Family Foundation website.
Artist inspires communities to stop the spread of COVID-19
May 18, 2021
The State of California has partnered with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation to present the Masking Series by African-American artist Jessica Wimbley as part of a campaign to reach disproportionately impacted communities. Access the Masking Series and other resources on the State of California COVID-19 Resources web page.
Partnerships – April 2021
April 28, 2021
Read the April issue of Partnerships to learn about virtual Equity on the Mall, a new funding opportunity, artists inspiring change, job openings, program updates and more!
Equity on the Mall 2021 is April 26-30!
April 23, 2021
San Joaquin Valley Health Fund partners and Valley residents are joining together for a virtual week of democracy in action. Learn more, register to participate in events and access the 2021 Policy Platform on the Equity on the Mall web page.
We continue to stand together for justice
April 21, 2021
It seems that key moments that provide signs of progress toward a better future are often punctuated by an event that reminds us how far we have to go. Continue reading...
Partnerships – March 2021
March 30, 2021
Read the March issue of Partnerships to learn about our new partnerships and projects, find funding opportunities, job openings and program updates, and learn about what we’re following.
We Stand With You Against Anti-Asian Racism
March 23, 2021
Sierra Health Foundation and The Center stand in solidarity with AAPI communities in mourning the lives of eight people, including six Asian women, in Atlanta and countless more lost to or harmed by racism and anti-Asian violence. We see you and we will always stand with you against hate. Continue reading...