Code of Ethics Outlines TCWF Policies on Accountability
Since its inception in 1992, TCWF has pursued its mission in accordance with the fundamental principles of transparency, equity and fairness. A Code of Ethics fact sheet, on www.tcwf.org’s “About the Foundation” page, explains how the Foundation adheres to those principles in setting grantmaking, personnel and investment policies. In a simple question-and-answer format, the document details the safeguards TCWF has put in place to ensure that it is an accountable, ethical and responsible steward of Foundation assets.
TCWF Board Members Serve on Ethics Panel
Two TCWF Board members, Peggy Saika and Luz A. Vega-Marquis, have been named to The Council on Foundation’s advisory committee for its national initiative to encourage and enforce foundation standards of ethics and accountability, Building Strong and Ethical Foundations: Doing It Right (BSEF). More information on BSEF is available on the Council’s website, www.cof.org.
TCWF Receives Awards for Excellence in Communications
The Council on Foundations has named TCWF a recipient of two 2005 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards for Excellence in Communications. TCWF received a gold award in the newsletter category for Portfolio, and a gold award in the public policy campaigns category for its “Keeping Youth Safe” statewide satellite videoconference on violence prevention, produced by grantee i.e. communications. The awards were presented at the Council’s annual conference in San Diego on April 11.
 Program Director Testifies Before State Senate Committee
TCWF Program Director Saba Brelvi was invited to testify before a special meeting of the Senate Health Committee on February 23 that addressed admissions to University of California medical schools and shortages of underrepresented minorities in the health care workforce. Brelvi provided information about TCWF’s grantmaking in the issue of diversity in the health professions.
Kudos
Gary L. Yates, president and CEO, received the 2005 Spirit of Peace Award from the Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Foundation at its annual dinner in March in Los Angeles.
 Cristina M. Regalado, vice president of programs, was elected vice chair of Grantmakers In Health in March.
Policy Brief Highlights Importance of State-Funded Border Health Office
A policy brief from the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, a TCWF grantee, summarizes the accomplishments of the California Office of Binational Border Health (COBBH) in contagious disease tracking and treatment, immunization of children, health education and other public health goals. The brief is available on the coalition’s website at www.lchc.org.
Website Offers Resources for Multicultural Health Advocates
The website of the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), www.cpehn.org, offers numerous resources to help improve the health of multicultural communities, including customizable data reports, advocacy alerts and a calendar of events. CPEHN, a TCWF grantee, is a statewide network of multicultural health organizations that advocate for a proactive multicultural health agenda that advances the health of California’s diverse communities.
Staff Updates
TCWF recognizes Eloisa Andal, senior program assistant, for five years of service to the Foundation.
TCWF welcomes new staff: Jeff Kim, program director, and Randy Marcial, office clerk.
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