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Partnerships – December 2022
December 16, 2022
Read the December issue of Partnerships for inspiration from our senior managers as they look ahead to 2023, learn about a new funding opportunity, get program updates, meet our newest staff members and find employment opportunities.
Sierra Health Foundation joins California funders to support Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund
December 16, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of the Guaranteed Income Pooled Fund, a philanthropic endeavor to help organizations fund their Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs by helping pilot projects unlock more than $25 million in grants from the state. The Pooled Fund will support select state-funded guaranteed income pilot projects in need of additional resources to launch, sustain or enhance their pilot. Read the full announcement at Gov.Ca.Gov.
Funding opportunity: Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI)
December 15, 2022
A new Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI) funding opportunity is open to all organizations that meet eligibility criteria and requirements. Proposals are due Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Learn more and access the request for proposals on the CEMI page.
Sierra Health Foundation invests $1 million in Community Resilience in California
December 14, 2022
Today, Sierra Health Foundation announced its investment of $1 million across 13 California organizations. The awards span the Foundation’s core priority areas: Children, Youth and Families; Economic Stability and Opportunity; Land, Water and Climate Equity; and Policy and Systems Change. These strategies focus on moving from recovery to resilience in communities that experience continuous public and private underinvestment. Continue reading...
Partnerships – October-November 2022
November 22, 2022
Read the October-November issue of Partnerships to learn about our new grantee partners, get program updates, learn about a new funding opportunity, meet our newest staff members and find employment opportunities.
Partnerships – September-October 2022
October 7, 2022
Read the September-October issue of Partnerships to get news and program updates, learn about a new funding opportunity and a logo design contest, meet our newest staff members and find employment opportunities.
Rural Matters podcast features San Joaquin Valley partners
September 12, 2022
Kaying Hang, our Senior Vice President of Programs and Partnerships, and three of our San Joaquin Valley partners joined the Rural Matters podcast earlier this month, uplifting their work and partnerships forged through the San Joaquin Valley Health Fund and Impact Investment Fund. The episode is now available at RuralMatters.libsyn.com.
Chet P. Hewitt named chair of Public Policy Institute of California Board of Directors
September 7, 2022
Public Policy Institute of California President and CEO Mark Baldassare today announced Chet P. Hewitt’s term as the Institute’s board chair. “Chet’s distinguished record of public service and deep knowledge of the forces shaping our state make him an ideal leader for PPIC at this critical time,” Baldassare said. Read more on the PPIC website.
Partnerships – July-August 2022
August 31, 2022
Read the July-August issue of Partnerships to get news and program updates, learn about a new funding opportunity, meet our newest staff members, find employment opportunities and read articles we’re following.
Youth and Community PopUps relaunch for Summer 2022!
July 28, 2022
Sierra Health Foundation and The Center have granted $127,500 to fund 23 Youth and Community PopUps partners for summer activities. Together, these community-based organizations will relaunch the successful Youth and Community PopUps program during the summer break — a time when youth are most vulnerable. Learn more on the Youth and Community PopUps page.
Partnerships – June 2022
June 30, 2022
Read the June issue of Partnerships to get our latest news and program updates, learn about funding opportunities, meet our newest staff members, find employment opportunities and read about topics we’re following.
It’s past time for change
May 27, 2022
We are grieving for the Robb Elementary School families in Uvalde, Texas. Our hearts are still with those in Buffalo, New York, and those connected to the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in Southern California. Continue reading...