Press Releases in 2008

Below is a collection of recent Blue Shield of California Foundation press releases. For media inquiries regarding Foundation program areas and grantmaking, please email Rachael Kagan, Director of Communications and Public Affairs.

4th Quarter Grants Bring 2008 Giving to More Than $37 Million San Francisco, December 11, 2008 - Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) today announced fourth quarter grants of $5.8 million to... Read more

Blue Shield of California Foundation makes grant as California partner of national Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initiative to prevent teen dating violence and abuse. Los Angeles, CA, November 19,... Read more

Nationwide initiative aims to engage 6 th to 8 th grade youth in groundbreaking community-wide approach to build healthy relationships and prevent teen dating violence and abuse Blue Shield of... Read more

San Francisco, August 21, 2008 – Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced the award of $7.7 million in grants to 17 nonprofits across California. Of that, nearly $2.7 million will be used... Read more

More than 50 hospitals statewide join program to save lives and money San Francisco, July 10, 2008 - Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) today announced it is dramatically expanding a nine-... Read more

Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members San Francisco, May 22, 2008 – Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) today announced the award of $12.3 million in grants to nonprofit... Read more

Nearly $6 Million for Major Statewide Initiative to Fight Hospital Acquired Infections; More than $6 Million Will Provide Premium Support for 8,300 Children San Francisco, February 26, 2008 – Setting... Read more

26 Emerging Leaders Selected from throughout California San Francisco, January 31, 2008 – Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) today announced the selection of the first 26 participants in the... Read more