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Healing is prevention for future generations

Everyone has a role to play in preventing domestic violence. At the Foundation, our vision is to invest in prevention solutions that make lasting change in the lives of survivors, families, and...

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Martha's Health and Healing

At Blue Shield of California Foundation, we believe that multiple systems are a part of the story of domestic violence, and therefore a part of its prevention. The Downtown Women’s Center in LA , a...

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Martha's Three Sons

At Blue Shield of California Foundation, we believe that multiple systems are a part of the story of domestic violence, and therefore a part of its prevention. The Downtown Women’s Center in LA , a...

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Martha's Story: Our Rallying Cry

At Blue Shield of California Foundation, we believe that multiple systems are a part of the story of domestic violence, and therefore a part of its prevention. The Downtown Women’s Center in LA , a...

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Bold goals, refined strategy: Foundation takes new approaches to fulfilling its mission

The Foundation recently updated its priorities with three new multidisciplinary tracks to turn California into the healthiest state and end domestic violence.

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Applying the lessons of one pandemic to another

The echoes of the AIDS crisis have been ringing loudly since the start of COVID-19 pandemic.

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