Juvenile Justice is a Public Health Issue
March 29, 2019
by Elizabeth Barnert, MD, MPH, MS Perhaps the greatest duty in any society is that of keeping its children safe. The idea is enshrined in law, preventing children from purchasing guns, alcohol, even spray paint. But what happens when the threat to our children’s safety is the law itself? The juvenile justice system in California disproportionately […]
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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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Get to Know Rosemary Veniegas, CCF’s Community Health Champion
September 25, 2018
Rosemary Veniegas is a community health champion who has been working to strengthen Los Angeles communities for decades. She first joined the CCF family in 2012 and is now leading efforts to ensure all Angelenos have access to high-quality care, as the Foundation’s senior health program officer. Equipped with a Ph.D. in psychology and two […]
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Not A Traditional Success Story
February 17, 2016
By Kelly Bruno, President and CEO, National Health Foundation Tom lived in Los Angeles. You might have seen him, even passed by him as he found shelter for himself alongside a freeway. Like nearly 45,000 others, he was homeless. After years of living on the streets, his health deteriorated, and he was diagnosed with lymphoma. He […]
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2013 Unsung Hero Ron Finley: Empowering L.A. Residents to Grow Their Own Food
October 23, 2013
Editors Note: Ron Finley of the Ron Finley Project is one of five recipients of the 2013 Unsung Heroes of Los Angeles Awards. Ron, a fashion designer and green activist, helps build vegetable gardens in South LA to help empower residents to grow their own healthy and organic food in their community. We were so […]
Read MoreGiving Circles: Putting the 'Fun' Back in 'Fundraising'
February 5, 2013
By Diane Manuel Los Angeles is all about choice. If you want to meet a group of folks who like to knit, there are Sip ‘n Stitch groups, if books are your bag; there are countless book clubs and groups. But what about folks who want to do good and have a good time doing […]
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