Ready to Rise: Youth Will Drive the Change
June 17, 2020
BY: JAI PHILLIPS, PROGRAM OFFICER, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT In recent weeks we have witnessed youth across the nation, and even around the globe, take to the streets in protest of the brutal killings of Black men and women and the systemic racism that has persisted for generations. We know from history that in moments of great […]
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Coronavirus Happens, College Can’t Wait
May 26, 2020
The start of summer is usually a time to celebrate college graduations and academic achievements—but this year it’s different due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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When Our Heroes are Also Our Most Vulnerable
March 24, 2020
It is hard to believe how our lives, as Angelinos, have been altered in just a matter of days due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Social distancing, school and business closures, and the many safe guards issued by elected officials to limit the spread of the virus are constant reminders that we are stepping into […]
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The Year of Return: Journeying Back to Africa
March 5, 2020
Los Angeles is a melting pot of ethnicities and cultures whose contributions have shaped our city into what it is today. Our different experiences, as Angelinos, serve as a bridge to learn from one another and deepen our understanding so that together we can continue to work towards achieving equity for all residents of this […]
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Report Highlights Community-Driven Model to Serve Men of Color in South LA
July 1, 2019
In 2012, CCF launched BLOOM, a $7 million initiative to address the overwhelming disparities faced by Black male youth involved in L.A. County’s juvenile justice system. Read this report to understand more about the model, the story of BLOOM, its impact, and the lessons we learned along the way.
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Reimaging Education with Students at the Center
April 8, 2019
by CCF’s Education Team Anthony Emerson, a student in Harvard’s Doctorate of Educational Leadership program, has been working with CCF for the past 10 months to help us better understand the needs of students across L.A. County and develop a plan that will inform our efforts to strengthen Los Angeles’ education pipeline. This week, he […]
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Making College Affordable for California’s Diverse Students
February 25, 2019
2019 marks a new chapter for California leadership and a new opportunity to rethink how we prepare our rapidly changing student population for success in college, career and beyond. With important challenges ahead concerning the elimination of remedial courses, support for undocumented students and meeting the full cost of college, we’re in a critical moment of change — especially here in Los Angeles.
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Spectrum of Change
November 26, 2018
Discover our Spectrum of Change in CCF’s 2017-18 Annual Report.
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Ask a CCF Grantmaker: Kelly King Shares Insight on Education Grantmaking
October 24, 2018
Kelly King, CCF’s senior program officer who directs the Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund, answers questions about Education grantmaking.
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