Press Releases
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.
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards More Than $16 Million to 301 California Nonprofit Organizations
Nearly $775,000 to Benefit 22 San Diego Area Organizations San Francisco, October 3, 2005 – Expanding its commitment to the health and well-being of all Californians, the Blue Shield of California... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards Nearly $6 Million to 33 Organizations
Two Central Valley Groups to Receive $150,000 SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2005 – The Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced it will award nearly $6 million to 33 non-profit organizations... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards Nearly $2 Million to 17 Organizations Throughout California
Ventura County Organization Receives $450,000, Bringing BSCF Contributions in County to $680,000 Over Two Years SAN FRANCISCO, January 5, 2005 – The Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) today... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Awards More Than $6.7 Million to Organizations Throughout California
Six San Fernando Valley Community Clinics, Shelters and Domestic Violence Prevention Programs Receive $89,600 San Fernando Valley, October 26, 2004 – Continuing its commitment to the health and well-... Read more
Blue Shield of California Foundation Names New President
Crystal Hayling Will Lead Not-for-Profit Health Plan's Foundation SAN FRANCISCO, October 4, 2004 – Crystal Hayling, a seasoned foundation executive and social policy innovator, is the new president... Read more
Blue Shield of California Contributes $30 Million to the Blue Shield of California Foundation
San Francisco, CA (January 6, 2004) - As part of its longstanding commitment to support the healthcare needs of California communities, Blue Shield of California contributed $30 million to the... Read more