Today's cheer: Help is on the way Nov 14, 2008
6 million American troops have served in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, reports the California Community Foundation, and thousands have been deployed multiple times ... The local foundation, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Dade Community Foundation each are receiving $5 million from the Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund of the California Community Foundation. (Florida Times-Union)
San Antonio nonprofit receives $7.5 million to help soldiers serving in Iraq Sep 23, 2008
The San Antonio Area Foundation received the funds from The Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund (IADIF) of the California Community Foundation in Los Angeles. The local organization has joined forces with The Dallas Foundation and the Permian Basin Area Foundation to re-grant a total of more than $11 million in IADIF funds to nonprofit organizations statewide to assist military veterans and their families impacted by service in Iraq/Afghanistan. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Antidepressant Found To Alleviate Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Adolescents May 3, 2008
The research was funded by James L. Brooks and the Diane Brooks Medical Research Foundation of the California Community Foundation, and by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. Other study authors included Dr. Brynie S. Collins, Dr. Barry Steinmetz and Dr. Marvin Ament. (Science Daily)
One In Five Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Suffer From PTSD Or Major Depression Apr 20, 2008
The report is titled "Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery." The project, jointly conducted by RAND Health and the RAND National Security Research Division, was sponsored by a grant from the California Community Foundation. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
1 in 5 veterans found with mental disorder Apr 18, 2008
The Rand Study was undertaken for the California Community Foundation, which has funded other programs for returning veterans. Lieutenant General Eric Schoomaker, the Army surgeon general, said the study would help draw the nation's attention. (Boston Globe)
Mental health injuries scar 300,000 troops Apr 18, 2008
It was sponsored by a grant from the California Community Foundation and done by 25 researchers from RAND Health and the RAND National Security Research Division, which does work under contracts with the Pentagon and other defense agencies as well as allied foreign governments and foundations. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
One in five Iraq, Afghanistan war veterans suffer from 00004000PTSD Apr 18, 2008
The findings signaled significant problems with the U.S. mental healthcare system, according to the study, conducted by the Rand Corp. and funded by the California Community Foundation. The study, which shows that the stress disorders may be more prevalent and lasting than previously known, is the first to assess the mental health of the 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Study finds 1 in 5 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from PTSD or major depression Apr 18, 2008
The project, jointly conducted by RAND Health and the RAND National Security Research Division, was sponsored by a grant from the California Community Foundation. RAND Health, a division of the RAND Corporation, is the nations largest independent health policy research program, with a broad research portfolio that focuses on quality, costs and health services delivery, among other topics. (EurekAlert!)
More of this story Apr 12, 2008
Plus, Valenzuela said the organization just received funds from the California Community Foundation and Wells Fargo for further improvements to the space, including installing wood floors in some rehearsal rooms that haven't seen an update since the historic bank building was renovated in the 1980s. In the meantime, Valenzuela is keeping his sights on the big picture. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Battle on the Home Front Mar 20, 2008
" The surge in charities serving young veterans "correlates directly to the urgency of the war itself," says Nancy Berglass, a consultant for the Iraq and Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund. Run by the California Community Foundation, in Los Angeles, the fund has given more than $143-million to military and veterans' groups, and offers guidance and management help to fledging charities. "I suspect, over time, those that are excellent will sustain," says Ms. Berglass. "Those that are not will... (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Read more... Feb 21, 2008
The Annenberg Foundation and the California Community Foundation announced Tuesday they are partnering with The Grantsmanship Center to strengthen the local nonprofit sector by providing subsidized grantsmanship training for community-based organizations in Los Angeles County ... "Nonprofit organizations often miss viable funding opportunities because they are constantly overwhelmed with the work," said Antonia Hernandez, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation. (PNN Online)
Corporations Make Donations To Wildfire Victims Oct 26, 2007
The Amgen Foundation donated $500,000, with $150,000 going to both the San Diego Foundation and the California Community Foundation, and $100,000 each going to the Red Cross and Direct Relief International. Washington Mutual donated $500,000 to agencies including the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and various local nonprofits. (CBS2.com, CA)
Local foundation is example of doing good Aug 12, 2007
On Aug. 5, you printed a commentary entitled Community Foundations aid war casualties and their families about how the California Community Foundation is working with community foundations in Texas to address the needs of soldiers and their families. It s working because as the author put it: The community foundations best know both the local needs and the nonprofit providers that can address them. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Dallas Foundation fund gives $1.2M to nonprofits May 23, 2007
The money was provided by the Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund at the California Community Foundation of Los Angeles. In its first round of grants, the Dallas Foundation fund, known as TRIAD, awarded the following. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Magda Gerber; infant education expert known internationally for teachings May 3, 2007
Memorial donations may be sent to the California Community Foundation/Magda Gerber Fund, California Community Foundation, 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 3400, Los Angeles CA 90071-1638. . (Los Angeles Times)
Actor, mayor and attorney to speak to CSUN grads May 3, 2007
This year's convocation speaker is attorney Antonia Hernandez, president and CEO of the California Community Foundation. Established in 1915, the foundation is one of the largest and most active philanthropic organizations in Southern California. (Los Angeles Daily News)
$1.75M scholarship fund aims to bring more black students to UCLA Mar 29, 2007
The scholarship fund will be administered by the Los Angeles-based nonprofit, California Community Foundation. The group plans to make its first scholarship offers in the next few days and will give at least $1,000 to each admitted black freshman who enrolls. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Business Briefs Mar 24, 2007
Funding commitments also have been made by the Rosenberg Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation and the California Community Foundation as well as some in the corporate sector. Oil prices leap over $62NEW YORK -- Oil prices jumped above $62 a barrel Friday and gasoline futures continued to surge as unrest in the Middle East and Nigeria helped vault front-month crude prices to their highest level since December. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Sylvia Miller Lange Mar 15, 2007
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 2PM at the Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Eugene G. and Sylvia M. Lange Memorial Scholarship Fund (CO59) at the California Community Foundation, 445 South Figueroa St., Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1638. A video tribute, prepared by Silver's grandson Steve Lange, may be viewed at: stevelange. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
High-dollar giving is 'contagious' Feb 27, 2007
Even 10 years ago, nobody thought of a billion," says Stanley Katz, a Princeton professor and expert on philanthropy. It's that time of life or death. Four of the 21 gifts of $100 million or more were bequests from people who died last year, including a $200 million gift to the California Community Foundation in Los Angeles from Mary Joan Palevsky, whose wealth stemmed from a 1968 divorce from a founder of Scientific Data Systems, an early computer company. The median age of donors on the... (USA Today)
America's Top Donors Feb 16, 2007
" Mr. Simon is co-founder of Simon Property Group, a commercial real-estate company, in Indianapolis. This year also brought surprises for many charities. Among them: Officials at the California Community Foundation, in Los Angeles, were shocked when they received approximately $200-million from the estate of Mary Joan Palevsky (No. 7), whose wealth grew from investments she made after receiving a $40-million divorce settlement in 1968 from her husband, Max Palevsky, the founder of Scientific... (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
The 2006 Slate 60: Feb 16, 2007
8 million estate to the California Community Foundation. Her wealth began with a $40 million divorce settlement she received in 1968. (Slate)
Foundation starts new fund for military and their families Feb 9, 2007
The money was provided by the Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund at the California Community Foundation of Los Angeles. The group awarded $5 million to each of three Texas community foundations: The Dallas Foundation, the Permian Basin Area Foundation and the San Antonio Area Foundation. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Redevelopment agency to vote on the Grand Avenue project Feb 1, 2007
The city and county sent their share of the seed money through the California Community Foundation, a nonprofit group that served as the administrator for the planning effort. From the beginning, the Grand Avenue project has been marked by a nontraditional public-private marriage. (Los Angeles Times)
