24 Years of Planting Change

Youth on the Board

TCE is one of the first large foundations nationally to designate board seats for young people.

The California Endowment envisions a world where young people of color are at the center of an intergenerational movement to create a healthy, just, and equitable California. We are making a genuine effort to integrate youth input and decision to ultimately shape our investments and culture.

The youth board members will be hands on in redefining wellness for young Californians and providing a youth perspective in advancing health equity and health justice campaigns while strengthening youth voice and leadership across communities, statewide and nationally.

1st
of large foundations in US to designate youth seats on its board

“As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us, the moral arc of the universe is long, and we are in the long game of social justice. We must combine urgency and patience to invest in civic engagement and organizing led by young people.”
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS President & CEO, The California Endowment

Browse Other Changes Planted by Dr. Ross

Building Healthy Communities $1B invested over 10 years

Health4All 38.6 million lives impacted

Youth Awards 37 total awards given

Schools Not Prisons & BMOC Millions reached since 2016

Farmworker Health $50M initiative

TCE Grant Making 2023 $381M awarded

Parks for All Hundreds of millions leveraged for parks investments in CA

Childhood Obesity & Freshworks $272M to expand access to fresh and healthy foods in low-income communities

CHIS 20,000 households interviewed annually to find health gaps in CA

Kids Health Coverage Campaign $4M to help enroll children in health programs

Cultural Competency/Health Workforce/PRIME $78.2M to CA organizations working to boost the size and diversity of the state's healthcare workforce

TCE Headquarters 125,000+ use our facilities every year

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Wishing Wall

Miyihah-Tlakilte Dr. Ross -
On behalf of Anawakalmekak and the Gabrielino shoshone nation. Much love on your journey.

Dr. Ross,
The seeds you planted will bloom for generations to come!

Dr. Ross -
The man who helped me to dream in decades! Thank you for your leadership and example of courage. You’ve made us all better!
- Kaci Patterson

Thank you for all that you’ve done! Please enjoy your retirement. You deserve it!
- Martha Dina Arguello & PSR-LA

Dr. Ross,
I love you!! Thank you for being a servant to the people. Lives are better because you came into the world.

All the blessings in the world for your much deserved retirement. Thank you for your commitment to equity.
- Pico California

Wishing you good health and lots of laughter!

Bob,
Don’t be a stranger.
Love you,
- Ray

Thank you for being a mentor and inspiration. You have truly made a difference in California and the world.

Dr. Ross,
I hope this next chapter fills you up as you get to witness the work and people you have nurtured for all these years.

All the best to the world’s greatest boss & mentor. Thank you for your leadership, advice, and support these last 16 years!
- Dan DeLeon

Dr. Ross,
Deep gratitude for your leadership and commitment to equity and justice.

Happy times and thanks for all you have done for me.

Dr. Ross,
Wishing you special times with your daughter. Relax and enjoy the beach.
Love,
- Marie P.

Dr. Ross,
Wishing you the best time ever spent.

Wishing you an abundance of love, harmony, health, and happiness.

Hey Bob!
Best wishes for what’s next! Love you!

Thank you for all your work!
- Olga (FBHC)

Dr. Ross
Thanks for your years of unwavering leadership. We are better for all your efforts.
- Craig Martinez

RKR - sooooo wonderful to gather this evening to celebrate you! The honor and privilege of knowing you is more than I can describe. Hoping we will be sure to connect as you go.

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