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Philanthropic Investment in People Power
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In 2010, we launched the Building Healthy Communities (BHC) initiative to advance health equity and improve health outcomes of low-income people of color in 14 communities. After 10 years, we’re sharing what our community and partners have taught us over the course of a decade – power and people can make a positive healthy change if you invest in it.
Read about what we learned in our Stanford Social Innovation Review article “Philanthropic Investment in People Power.”
We are advancing
health and racial
equity in California
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Health Systems
Health Systems
Our health system works best when every Californian has access to quality and affordable health care.
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Justice Reinvestment
Justice Reinvestment
Re-imagining a criminal justice system that centers on prevention and healing.
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Inclusive Community Development
Inclusive Community Development
Our communities and neighborhoods thrive when policies advance health and racial equity for all Californians.
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Power Infrastructure
Power Infrastructure
Building Power in resilient communities across the state for a stronger California.
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Schools
Schools
Academic achievement, inclusive learning environments and health go hand in hand.
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