Selected Grants - Awarded March 2002
Diversity in the Health Professions
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF THE
CENTRAL COAST, INC.
Santa Maria, CA
$100,000 over two years
To support the Medical Professionals Enrichment Program to provide full scholarships for current employees to attend nursing schools.
NATIONAL MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPS, INC. 
San Francisco, CA
$200,000 over two years
For core operating support to provide need-based scholarships for minority medical students who plan to practice medicine in low-income California communities.
PARTNERS FOR HEALTH, INC.
North Richmond, CA
$200,000 over two years
To support the Multi-Cultural Health Professions Training Program to create college and career ladders in the health professions.
SALVADORAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000 over three years
For core operating support to expand the “Fulfilling Our Dreams” scholarship fund for students pursuing health-related degrees.
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF NURSING
San Diego, CA
$150,000 over three years
To support the Nurses Now Program to increase the number of disadvantaged, underserved and underrepresented Bachelor of Nursing graduates.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Palo Alto, CA
$150,000 over two years
For core operating support for the Center of Excellence, which implements programs to increase the number of underrepresented minority students in medicine.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF POLICY, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000 over two years
For core operating support for the Diversity in Healthcare Leadership Initiative to increase the number of diverse students who apply and enroll in health administration graduate programs.
Environmental Health
CALPIRG CHARITABLE TRUST
San Francisco, CA
$100,000 over two years
For core operating support to educate the public and policymakers about the health effects of toxic substances and advocate for policies that reduce their use.
ESPERANZA COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000 over three years
For core operating support for education, outreach and prevention efforts to promote environmentally safe housing in South Central Los Angeles.
HEALTHY CHILDREN ORGANIZING PROJECT
San Francisco, CA
$100,000 over three years
For core operating support for community-based health education and advocacy efforts to protect children from environmental hazards.
LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION
Santa Monica, CA
$330,000 over three years
To support the Environmental Justice Fund and Training Institute’s efforts to promote environmental health.
PACOIMA BEAUTIFUL
Pacoima, CA
$80,000 over two years
To educate and empower residents to address environmental health hazards in and around Pacoima homes in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.
YOUTH UNITED FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
East Palo Alto, CA
$100,000 over three years
For core operating support for a leadership development program addressing environmental health for high school youth of color in East Palo Alto.
Healthy Aging
CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND
HEALTH INITIATIVE
Sacramento, CA
$54,000 over one year and six months
To support the California Physical Activity and Health Initiative’s Active Aging Community Task Force Project.
CITY OF SACRAMENTO, OLDER ADULT
SERVICES SECTION
Sacramento, CA
$90,000 over two years
To support the 50+ Wellness Program and the provision of health promotion services for underserved older adults.
COUNTY OF IMPERIAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
El Centro, CA
$90,000 over two years
For core operating support to continue the Active Aging Program and the provision of fitness services for older adults residing in Imperial County.
COUNTY OF SHASTA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Redding, CA
$90,000 over two years
To support the Active Aging Program and the continuation of physical activity programs for inactive older adults.
HEALTHY AGING ASSOCIATION
Modesto, CA
$100,000 over two years
For core operating support for the Young at Heart program and health promotion services for homebound older adults.
IRVINE ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES INC.
Irvine, CA
$70,000 over two years
For core operating support for an adult day health program and the provision of health and social services for underserved older adults.
KEIRO SERVICES
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000 over one year and six months
To provide core operating support for the Keiro Cares program, addressing health needs of seniors.
LIFESPAN SERVICES NETWORK INC.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$25,000 over two years
For core operating support for the Senior Peer Counseling Program and the provision of in-home mental health counseling services for an underserved population of elders in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties.
NORTH COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
Vista, CA
$30,000 over one year and six months
For core operating support to continue the provision of health screening, education, outreach and referral services for the frail elderly population in the northern region of San Diego County.
PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Belmont, CA
$90,000 over one year and six months
For core operating support to continue the Active Aging Program, providing fitness programs and services for older adults residing in San Mateo County.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Berkeley, CA
$190,000 over two years
To support a program to identify, honor and provide training and technical assistance to a group of California senior leaders who promote healthy aging in low-income and minority communities.
WESTERN SERVICES FOUNDATION, INC.
North Hollywood, CA
$80,000 over two years
For core operating support for More Than Shelter For Seniors, five health and social service programs for seniors residing in apartment communities throughout Los Angeles County.
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