California Voters’ Views on Health Care System Gauged in New Poll
A new Field Poll, funded by a grant from TCWF, examines California voters' views of the health care system. According to the poll, 81 percent of voters believe that the government should ensure access to affordable coverage for all Californians. Additionally, 86 percent of voters support increasing the number of community health clinics for uninsured residents-as opposed to the more costly care available at emergency rooms and trauma centers. California Voter Views of the Health Care System, part 1 of 2 (PDF)
California Voter Views of the Health Care System, part 2 of 2 (PDF)
Public Health Institute Study Finds Strong Parental Support for HPV Vaccine
California parents strongly support vaccinating their daughters with the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, according to a study by the Public Health Institute’s Center for Research on Adolescent Health and Development. Funded by a TCWF grant, the survey of California parents with daughters 18 years or younger found that 82 percent support vaccination by the age of 16. A majority of parents of both genders, of all income and educational levels, and of all racial-ethnic groups and religious denominations support vaccination for HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. read more (PDF)
New Issue of Reflections Evaluates Three Major TCWF Initiatives
"Reflections On Sustainability - Assessing the Long-Term Impact of Three TCWF Initiatives," now available online, reports on an external evaluation conducted by Group Health Community Foundation. The report examines three major initiatives funded for $20 million each between 1996 and 2002: the Health Improvement Initiative, the Children and Youth Community Health Initiative and the Work and Health Initiative. read more
Funders Briefing To Examine Ways New Media Can Help Philanthropy
“From Podcast to YouTube: Philanthropy, New Media and Social Change” is the theme of a half-day seminar hosted by Northern California Grantmakers on January 24, 2007. Designed for funders, the session will include a keynote talk by blogging expert Anil Dash, dialogue on new media applications for philanthropy, and small-group case studies and demonstrations of new media that is advancing social change in the Bay Area. This free event is open only to funders. read more
NPR Story Spotlights New Strategies for Policing Skid Row in Los Angeles
A report on NPR’s “Morning Edition” describes how the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division, whose jurisdiction includes skid row, is incorporating mental health services for drug addiction among the homeless. TCWF grantee People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) is featured as a jail alternative for individuals sleeping on the streets who are arrested for blocking the sidewalk. Referred by the LAPD to PATH, arrestees enroll in a program to expunge their record while receiving room and board, drug treatment and job assistance. read more
Expanded Chinese-Language Newsroom Debuts
TCWF has launched an expanded Chinese-language newsroom at www.tcwf.org/chinese/. Complementing the English- and Spanish-language newsrooms on the site, the newsroom was designed for the growing number of California-based journalists writing and broadcasting in Chinese. New features include a lexicon of public health terms, resources and information about the Foundation.
Youth About To Leave Foster Care Discuss Their Fears and Hopes
The November/December issue of L.A. Youth, a newspaper written by and for teens, features a candid discussion by six teenagers about to be emancipated from the foster care system. They talk about their fears and frustrations, and plans for the future, and they share their anxieties about where they will live and how they will support themselves after they turn 18. read more
Article Cites New Statistics on Nonprofit Leadership Gap and Proposes Solutions
An article in the September/October issue of Foundation News & Commentary reports that nonprofits may need 78,000 new leaders annually, beginning in 2016, to replace baby boomers who retire or burn out, and to meet growing demand. Drawing on examples of approaches by foundations—including TCWF—author Kathleen P. Enright, executive director of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, proposes several ways to close the leadership gap. Foundations can streamline the fundraising process, invest in leadership development, offer a team approach that includes board and staff, look beyond one-time events and tailor support to organizations’ specific needs. read more
