Mission

We work toward a future of equity, health, and prosperity for all Californians.

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 Let's End DV - Journalist Playbook

Journalists can shape how we understand and address domestic violence

Our Journalist Playbook is by and for journalists and survivors who want to change the conversation.

journalists.letsenddv.org

Announcement

Grant announcement

September 2025

Investing $7.4 million in California communities, Foundation stays the course

"The challenges we face are also opportunities for impact. Working together over time, with our resilience and persistence, we can make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence."

— Debbie I. Chang, MPH, Foundation president & CEO
Our Mission

Our Mission

Blue Shield of California Foundation supports lasting and equitable solutions to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence.

About Us

What We Do
80% of health outcomes are not tied to health care

What We Do

Well-being for California communities

80% of health outcomes are not tied to health care — which is why we target root causes in our work to promote health equity and end domestic violence. We have carefully honed our strategies to focus on the following three areas:

From our newsroom

From our newsrooom

Reflecting on highlights of 2025
In this commentary, Debbie I. Chang shares that nearly two-thirds of Californians (63%) report that they have personal connections to domestic violence either directly or through friends or family, according to a newly published statewide survey

How we honor survivors and their stories.

… and the path forward through equity.

Intersections

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Resources + Ideas

Latest insights

What we're learning from our grantees, staff, and partners

Intersections

Intersections: Reflecting on highlights of 2025

As we close 2025, we’re spotlighting the work of grantees, partners, and communities who advance equity and work to prevent domestic violence across California.

Intersections

Intersections: Special issue: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Our newsletter, Intersections, explores the connectedness of health in our communities and imagines a better future.

Intersections

Intersections: Public health on the brink

Our newsletter, Intersections, explores the connectedness of health in our communities and imagines a better future.

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