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We support lasting and equitable solutions to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence. When we work together to remove the barriers to health and well-being, especially for Californians most affected, we can create a more just and equitable future.

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Changing the conversation about domestic violence

October 3, 2022

A behind-the-scenes look at our campaign to shift perceptions.

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How power-building brings California closer to health equity

April 25, 2022

Why does a funder focused on health equity and domestic violence invest in power-building? And what does power-building...Read more »

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Lina's Story: Supporting immigrant child care training in San Diego

March 11, 2022

The Steps to Family Child Care Success program (STEPS) program is a 14-week technical assistance program where...Read more »

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

September 10, 2021

The Foundation recently updated its priorities with three new multidisciplinary tracks to turn California into the...Read more »

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The Year of Taking a Stand

January 28, 2020

If I were to pick a theme for 2020, it would be the year of taking a stand. We can say with confidence that our world,...Read more »

A Breakthrough Idea After a Break-In: Can restorative justice help communities "make it right"?

November 8, 2019

On a sunny day in the Bay, I walk up to my apartment door and think about how I’m looking forward to spending some time...Read more »

Two Years into Our Journey: Lessons in listening and humility

October 10, 2019

What started out two years ago as a simple “strategic plan refresh” quickly became a completely new direction for Blue...Read more »

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Will the Movement Doctors please stand up?

September 27, 2019

I grew up in Grand Blanc, a small town just outside of Flint, epicenter of the Flint Water Crisis and birthplace of...Read more »

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A Conversation with Foundation President & CEO Ray Baxter

June 13, 2019

Chief Program Director Carolyn Wang Kong interviewed President & CEO Ray Baxter about health as a unifying vision for...Read more »

2016: The Year in Numbers

January 28, 2017

In 2016, Blue Shield of California Foundation awarded $29.6 million to organizations that provide affordable, effective...Read more »

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