24 Years of Planting Change
Thank you Dr. Robert K. Ross for your leadership & building power as President & CEO of The California Endowment
Join us as we celebrate the remarkable legacy Dr. Robert K. Ross has built while serving as our President & CEO.
With 24 years of tireless dedication, he has been instrumental in cultivating people power and advancing the critical causes of health equity and social justice, empowering individuals across California to make their voices heard and drive meaningful change.
His unwavering commitment has shaped everything we do, and he leaves an enduring impact on the communities we serve throughout California.
Send Dr. Robert K. Ross a Thank You
24 Years of Planting Change
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Relive the unforgettable night of the gala as we celebrate Dr. Robert K. Ross’s 24 years of inspiring leadership. -
Building Healthy Communities $1B invested over 10 years Learn more
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Health4All 38.6 million lives impacted Learn more
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Investing in and observing the work of community organizers is truly fuel for optimism. Our partners and community leaders have demonstrated that grantees are the architects of a reimagined health destiny.
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS
President & CEO, The California Endowment -
Youth Awards 37 total awards given Learn more
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Schools Not Prisons & BMOC Millions reached since 2016 Learn more
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Watch the impassioned spoken word performance centering Dr. Ross' life, work, and legacy by artists Desiree Stevens, Jose Cordon, Brandon Leaks, and Sun Luu. -
Farmworker Health $50M initiative Learn more
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TCE Grant Making 2023 $381M awarded Learn more
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Dr. Ross shares some words on his legacy, life and friendships with those gathered at the event. -
Parks for All Hundreds of millions leveraged for parks investments in CA Learn more
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Racial injustice, structural inequality are made by the human hand. Which means that they can be dismantled by the human hand. Dismantled by human leadership, human action, human voice, human advocacy, human activism.
DR. ROBERT K. ROSS
President & CEO, The California Endowment
Wishing Wall
Miyihah-Tlakilte Dr. Ross -
On behalf of Anawakalmekak and the Gabrielino shoshone nation. Much love on your journey.
Thank you for believing in us and the opportunities your faith in us have afforded so many. We wish tenfold those blessings on you.
- Alf LaMont
Dr. Ross,
Thank you for all that you have done to advance justice and equity in our communities.
Dang Bob! You really leaving? You really reading all this good stuff?! Ok man! Among so many of the things I already said, you baaaad, Dude. Much love!
Dr. Ross! You are a blessing and have changed the world we live in. Thank you.
- H.S.F.
Congratulations on a wonderful 24 years of impact! May God bless you and keep you!
Rosetta Henderson Bloom again
It’s been a blessing to us and the movement to have you. Wishing you lots of love in your next chapter.
Congratulations Dr. Ross (aka 007) on 24 years of making a change in CA’s future.
Best,
- Dolores Estrada
Wishing you a happy and blessed retirement.
Love,
- David & Pei
We wish you well wishes.
- Brotherhood Crusade
Happiest wishes for a joyous and peaceful retirement after an amazing and productive career! Come back to visit TCE!
- Diana Yang
I wish that you receive as much as you’ve provided to so many.
Much love,
- Steve Delgado
Enjoy & have fun. God bless you!
- Elizabeth Tabita
Dr. Bob -
Enjoy this next chapter in your life. I wish you joy!
- Jim Crouch
Dr. Ross
Thanks for your years of unwavering leadership. We are better for all your efforts.
- Craig Martinez
Thank you for all that you do. God bless.
Thank you for all your support for the ACA, #Health4All, and everything else.
Best wishes!
- Melinda Smith and the Helpguide team
RKR - sooooo wonderful to gather this evening to celebrate you! The honor and privilege of knowing you is more than I can describe. Hoping we will be sure to connect as you go.
Thank you, Dr. Robert K. Ross, for your innovative leadership and for leading us these past 24 years with courage, compassion, and unwavering conviction.
As he steps out of this role and into his next adventure, we honor his legacy and pledge to carry forward the torch of passion and commitment to build a healthier, more just California for all.
Unveiling Our
2024 Annual
Report
The California Endowment is proud to present our 2024 annual report. Read about the work we are supporting and our partners who are changing California to a state of belonging and inclusion.
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