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
Dr. Ross,
I love you!! Thank you for being a servant to the people. Lives are better because you came into the world.
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,
Thank you for all that you have done to advance justice and equity in our communities.
All the blessings in the world for your much deserved retirement. Thank you for your commitment to equity.
- Pico California
The force is strong in our family.
- D. Wash
Bob -
With huge appreciation for an example of excellence, humility, and grace.
Best wishes.
Bob:
Thanks for 24 years of service to TCE and all Californians! Enjoy your new adventures!
Dr. Ross,
The East Los Angeles Women’s Center sends you many blessings and gratitude for the support for our community & mujeres.
Rosetta Henderson Bloom again
Dr. Ross,
Wishing you all of the joy and relaxation you well deserve. Thank you for everything!
- Alyric Bell (UNITE-LA)
Dr. Ross -
I want to thank and appreciate you for being an advocate for our most underserved communities and our boys of color. It is with deep gratitude that I can say that your investments have given me a career and supported my healing journey.
- Omar Torres
Thank you for all the great work bringing health and wellness to California.
- Alan Pullman
Bob,
Thank you for all the good trouble you made and extending a hand to join you.
With love,
- Hanh Cao Yu
Bobbie -
May God continue to order your steps. He;s not finished with you yet.
Wishing you all the love you can handle…. And wonderful memories of years at TCE!
- Elwood
Best wishes!
I wish that you receive as much as you’ve provided to so many.
Much love,
- Steve Delgado
A tu salud! Con cariño y respeto.
Best wishes!
- Melinda Smith and the Helpguide team
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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