Farmworker Health
A five-year investment that elevated the matter of farmworker health across the state – and in a binational partner frame with Mexico.
$50 million was granted to partner organizations to create an agricultural worker health program to provide better health education, more health coverage, and better access to health-care services for agricultural workers and their families.
The California Endowment also funded the California-Mexico Health Initiative, a synergistic endeavor engaging federal and state policymakers, philanthropic entities, community organizations, and academia to confront the healthcare challenges encountered by Mexican migrants in California.
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5
Year Investment -
$50M
Granted for Agricultural Worker Health Programs
“We must endeavor to be an even better partner – which to me means being a bolder partner, but also a more humble one at the same time.”
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
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
Dr. Ross,
Thank you for being unwavering and clear about TCE’s purpose. Thank you for always listening and learning and dreaming about what could be.
Forever grateful,
- Mia Bolton
Love you, Bob! Keep killing the game!
Bob bravo! What a magnificent legacy!
My best,
- Anne
Thank you for all that you’ve done! Please enjoy your retirement. You deserve it!
- Martha Dina Arguello & PSR-LA
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)
Mil gracias from planned parenthood! We love you!
Dr. Ross,
Thank you for all your hard work. Wishing you tons of reset and peace, Dr. Ross.
- Nancy Nunez
Love you my brother! My homeboy. Wish you all the joy & happiness.
- Hector V. (Homeboy Industries)
Wishing you well in all things, Bob. Preach on!
- John F.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Blessings,
Mykol Lewis
Brotherhood Crusade
Your words at the Liberty Hill dinner always stuck with me and I continue to share the message today.
Thank you,
- Darryl
Dr. Ross,
I hope you have some amazing adventures planned. Enjoy!
- Andrea Williams (Southside Coalition)
Bob,
Thank you for all the good trouble you made and extending a hand to join you.
With love,
- Hanh Cao Yu
Happiest wishes for a joyous and peaceful retirement after an amazing and productive career! Come back to visit TCE!
- Diana Yang
Wishing you all the love you can handle…. And wonderful memories of years at TCE!
- Elwood
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!
Bob!
Rest. Relax. Renew. Have fun…
- Kisha Grove
I wish that you receive as much as you’ve provided to so many.
Much love,
- Steve Delgado
Thanks for everything!!! Best of luck!
Thank you for all your work!
- Olga (FBHC)
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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