Presidents Message

What "Public Charge" Means for the Health of our Communities
October 15, 2019On Friday, a federal court in New York blocked the Trump Administration’s proposed...Read more »

Gratitude and a Greater Good: Farewell reflections from Peter Long
April 12, 2019Dear friends and colleagues,
On March 14, we...Read more »

Standing Firm and Moving Further Forward
August 15, 2018This past year, against a backdrop of unprecedented change, the Foundation had a historic opportunity to put our values...Read more »

Further Forward
January 17, 2018As we look at our world and all of its complex challenges, it’s clear that we need not only more funding and support for...Read more »

Faith in the Future
December 14, 2017December 14, 2017
I visited Ojai recently with my wife and we decided to...Read more »

Coming Together and Forging Ahead
September 17, 2017During a time in which there seems to be a dearth of good news, we have some to share: Californians are working...Read more »

Rights, Realities, and Resilience
June 21, 2017As I read the news each day, I find new resolve to continue pushing further forward in our mission. I’m also reminded...Read more »

Broader Perspective; Enduring Impact
March 22, 2017This quarter, we continued to build upon our...Read more »

Together we Stand
December 29, 2016Given the results of the recent election, we don’t yet know what changes we will encounter on the road ahead. What we do...Read more »

Underwater Reflections
September 22, 2016Warm summer weather often takes me to the pool to swim laps. While I have accepted that I will not be the next Katie...Read more »