Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy that forges new paths to promote health, racial equity and racial justice in partnership with communities, organizations and leaders.
We are committed to reducing health disparities through convening, educating and strategic grantmaking.
The Center at Sierra Health Foundation
We founded The Center in 2012 to deepen our impact statewide, with a special focus on the San Joaquin Valley. The Center works to promote health, racial equity and racial justice in communities throughout California with local, state and national partners.
Every person in California should be able to live a healthy life. That’s the vision we stand by and the journey we are committed to.
Our Programs and Initiatives
Sierra Health Foundation promotes health, racial equity and racial justice in 26 Northern California counties, while The Center works with local, state and national partners throughout the state.
Conference and Education Center
We provide a venue for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to engage in education, training and collaboration in support of their efforts to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
Knowledge Center
We are committed to learning from our partners and then sharing and using that knowledge to inform decisions and to accelerate change.
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Recent News
We Refuse to Go Backwards: Standing United for California’s Future
November 6, 2024
As we process the results of the 2024 election, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing health and racial justice for all Californians by investing in the safety, dignity and power of marginalized communities; this remains a core focus of our mission. Continue reading...
Sierra Health Foundation Senior Vice President of Programs and Partnerships Kaying Hang Recognized as One of Sacramento Bee’s Top 20 AAPI Change Makers
October 3, 2024
Kaying Hang, senior vice president of programs and partnerships at Sierra Health Foundation and president of The Center, was recognized among The Sacramento Bee’s Top 20 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Change Makers.
Sierra Health Foundation invests $1 million to scale inclusive economic development and community power
October 1, 2024
SACRAMENTO - Today, Sierra Health Foundation announced an investment of $1 million to support the expansion of Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI) technical assistance, capacity building and power building activations with grantee partners throughout the state.
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