Gary L. Yates Endorses Mandatory Public Service for Teens
“College Bound,” a nationally syndicated column published in the San Francisco Chronicle, recently asked TCWF President and CEO Gary L. Yates how mandatory public service for teenagers could relieve the anxieties associated with college admission. Taking “a year or two to rub elbows with everyone else” would help high school graduates “think more about what we have in common, and less as individuals,” Yates said. He also talks about how mandatory service can help reduce violence against youth as a means to improve their health and wellness. read more
HIP Leadership Conference To Be Held in Los Angeles in February
Separate programs for nonprofits and funders will be offered by the Hispanics in Philanthropy 2007 Leadership Conference, February 4 and 5 in Los Angeles. The nonprofit track is open by invitation only to eligible grantees of the Funders' Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities. The funder track includes workshop sessions and town hall panel discussions. A tour of South Los Angeles and dialogue about Latino-African American community building will be co-moderated by TCWF Board member Stewart Kwoh. Moreover, TCWF Board members Douglas Patiño and Luz Vega-Marquis will participate in the closing plenary session. read more
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
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)
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
Winter 2006/07 Portfolio Spotlights Approaches to Health Care in the Inland Empire
The cover story in the latest issue of Portfolio outlines the challenges and accomplishments of TCWF grantees providing health services for underserved populations in the Inland Empire (San Bernardino and Riverside counties). This issue also spotlights the work of grantees in three of our funding priorities: environmental health, mental health, and work and health. read more
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)
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
