Grassroots Community Leaders Receive $25,000 Cash Awards for Violence Prevention Work
Three outstanding community leaders were honored with the 2006 TCWF California Peace Prize on November 14, at a ceremony in Los Angeles. Sahra Abdi, Margaret Diaz and Anthony Thigpenn each received a cash award of $25,000 as an acknowledgment of their commitment to prevent violence and promote peace in their communities. Since the inception of the prize, 42 Californians have been recognized. Honorees include community activists, gang-members-turned-peace-advocates, law enforcement officers and bereaved parents. read more
TCWF Grantees Discuss Violence Prevention on 'Larry King Live'
“A Look at Gang Violence” was the theme of the October 23 edition of “Larry King Live.” The hour-long program featured law enforcement officials, nonprofit leaders and victims of gang violence in a candid discussion of prevention efforts in Los Angeles. Guests included TCWF grantees William “Blinky” Rodriguez, executive director of Communities in Schools of the San Fernando Valley/Greater Los Angeles and Bo Taylor, a TCWF California Peace Prize honoree who is the founder and president of Unity One. Click below to read a transcript. read more
Ruth Holton-Hodson Appointed to California Women's Health Council
Ruth Holton-Hodson, TCWF director of public policy, has been named to the California Women's Health Council, a 31-member group of statewide health policy experts who advise and assist the director and California Department of Health Services' Office of Women's Health. Established in 1993, OWH provides policy recommendations and research on women's issues that lead to the improved health and well-being of California women and girls. read more
Commonwealth Club To Host Panel on Universal Health Care
“Upending the Health Care Status Quo: Universal Health Care Plans” is the topic of a panel discussion on November 20 at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, co-sponsored by TCWF. Confirmed panelists include Dr. Mitch Katz, director of San Francisco Department of Public Health, and Dr. John Graham, director of Health Care Studies at Pacific Research Institute. They will explain how universal health care works, present a cost-benefit analysis and answer questions about implementation. read more
L.A. Youth Article Highlights One Teen’s Health Career Path
In the September issue of L.A. Youth, Los Angeles teen Esther Oh describes how her chiropractor’s passion for her work and positive effect on Esther’s and her mother’s health inspired Esther to study for a career in chiropractic medicine. This article is the first of a series of health career stories made possible by a partnership with TCWF’s public education campaign to increase diversity in the health professions. read more
TCWF Sabbatical Program Honors Nonprofit Leaders
Eight nonprofit leaders are recipients of TCWF 2006 Sabbatical Program Award: Speranza Avram, Northern Sierra Rural Health Network; Louis Chicoine, Tri-City Homeless Coalition; Brian Contreras, 2nd Chance Family & Youth Services; Xavier Flores, Pueblo Y Salud; Harry Foster, Family Healthcare Network; Michael Green, Center for Environmental Health; Rojane Jackson, Community Interface Services; and Pheng Lo, Lao Family Community of Stockton. Each organization receives a $35,000 grant to support up to six months’ paid leave for the chief executive. read more
Report Shows Record Level of Giving by California Foundations
Estimated giving by California foundations rose to a record $4.1 billion in 2005, according to “California Foundations: An Update on the State’s Grantmaking Community,” a new Foundation Center report. The number of California foundations grew by almost one-half between 1999 and 2004, far surpassing the 35 percent growth nationally. Health remained the top priority in 2005. More than half California foundation grants targeted specific population groups—the economically disadvantaged, and children and youth received the largest share of grant dollars. read more
Conference in Anaheim To Spotlight Needs of Teens and Their Families
Healthy Teen Network and California Alliance Concerned with School-Age Parenting and Pregnancy Prevention will host "Coming of Age: Supporting Teens and Young Families in the 21st Century," November 15-18 in Anaheim. Topics include new research in teen reproductive health care, programs for improving the health of pregnant and parenting teens, and youth-oriented media campaigns that speak to adolescents on their own terms. Keynote speakers include TCWF President and CEO Gary L. Yates, who will discuss the TCWF-funded website, www.MakeItInScrubs.com. Yates will also receive the "Spirit of Service Award" in recognition of his years of dedication and leadership in the field of teenage pregnancy prevention. read more
Guide for Domestic Workers Explains Rights Under State and Federal Law
The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the National Employment Law Center have published a revised version of “Rights Begin at Home: Defending Domestic Workers’ Rights in California,” an online guide to help domestic workers know their rights. Contributors include Andrea Cristina Mercado of Mujeres Unidas y Activas, a TCWF grantee. Topics covered by the 57-page guide include the job interview, keeping records, wages and overtime, health and safety, abuse and harassment, and immigration issues. View and download the guide here (PDF).
‘To Live and Let Live in South L.A.’ Spotlights Violence Prevention Efforts
