Health4All
The #Health4All campaign envisions a California where everyone, regardless of immigration status, belongs in our health system and has access to healthcare. While we celebrate our progress to date, la lucha sigue!
BHC introduced a broadened understanding of health equity into the mainstream of policy debate and public consciousness. A striking example of this shift can be seen in the evolution of California’s public policy providing health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, or ACA.
When the federal legislation passed in 2010, TCE focused on ensuring that all Californians had health coverage. The foundation launched statewide efforts supported by a special board-authorized fund, and the 14 BHC communities prioritized this work. While universal coverage seemed an impossible goal when TCE first launched its “Health4All” campaign, public sentiment and policymakers’ commitment moved in the same direction in a remarkably short time.
TCE used a communications campaign strategy to help ensure that people signed up in California. Given BHC’s focus on health equity for the most marginalized populations, changing the way people thought about undocumented immigrants was crucial.
Communications using the branding #Health4All focused on how essential immigrants are to California’s future. TCE engaged a wide range of partners, who in turn reached into their neighborhoods, knocking on thousands of doors to talk to Spanish-speaking and low-income residents about the importance of healthcare enrollment.
California’s ACA enrollment numbers and percentages rapidly became the highest in the nation. Four million individuals became newly insured in California, many of them undocumented.
Intensive enrollment efforts were followed by state policy campaigns to broaden eligibility for coverage. In 2016, California’s legislature voted to cover undocumented children up to age 19, and this was extended to young adults up to age 26 in 2019. Each step brought universal coverage closer to reality.
TCE, the 14 BHC communities, and statewide partners are credited with unrelenting persistence in moving toward this goal. The #Health4All campaign is widely perceived to have had enormous impact.
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Californians Enrolled Since ACA and Health4All Efforts: -
36M
Covered -
1.9M
Uninsured -
520K
Uninsured and ineligible
“Investing in and observing the work of community organizers is truly fuel for optimism. Our partners and community leaders have demonstrated that grantees are the architects of a reimagined health destiny.”
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS President & CEO, The California Endowment
Browse Other Changes Planted by Dr. Ross
Building Healthy Communities $1B invested over 10 years
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
Youth on the Board 1st of large foundations in US to have youth on the board
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
Wishing Wall
Love you, Bob! Keep killing the game!
Bob bravo! What a magnificent legacy!
My best,
- Anne
On behalf of Music Changing Lives, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication. Your commitment to nurturing and inspiring young minds through philanthropy is truly transformative. May you continue to touch lives & bring harmony to our communities. We are blessed to have you as a part of our journey.
- Josiah (Music Changing Lives)
Dr. Ross,
Well wishes on this next adventure! Enjoy this time!
- Stephanie Ghayouri
All the blessings in the world for your much deserved retirement. Thank you for your commitment to equity.
- Pico California
Dear Bob,
Well done, good and faithful servant! Remember: you don’t get to retire from Saint Marks - ever.
- Carri
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.
Rosetta Henderson Bloom again
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 -
Wishing you abundance in this next chapter! Thank you for your infinite sacrifices for justice.
- Sonya Diaz
Best wishes for the next act!
- Joel
Thank you for doing the true work of a doctor… HEALING! I heard you speak early in my career and was very inspired. Thank you!
- Leslie Johnson (Community Coalition)
Bob -
“Dr. Ross” - thank you for your leadership, support, and contributions towards health equity and health justice.
With gratitude,
- Ignatius Bau
Bob,
May your love, kindness and humor grow in retirement.
Love you,
- Steve & Victoria
Bob -
We’ll miss you so much. You’ve been a force of nature and a force of beauty.
Love you,
- Jim Mangia
Dear Bob,
I have learned and grown so much during my time at TCE and with you. Thank you for everything.
- Karthik
Thank you for your guidance and leadership!
Dr. Ross,
Thank you very much for all your efforts. You’ve planted many seeds and tended greatly to your community. I’m immensely grateful for your work. Take a moment to appreciate yourself. Thank you!
Dr. Ross,
Wishing you the best time ever spent.
Enjoy & have fun. God bless you!
- Elizabeth Tabita
Unveiling Our
2025 Annual
Report
The California Endowment is proud to present our 2025 annual report. Read about the work we are supporting and our partners who are changing California to a state of belonging and inclusion.
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