We Belong in California

                        Building a California for All requires not only a shift in power, but a shift to a more inclusive culture. 
                    

                            A culture where all people — no matter their origin and orientation, background or belief — can be seen, heard, and affirmed for who they are. And ultimately find their state of belonging.
                        

Belonging Takes All of Us

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Clean Air For All

Affordable Tuition For All

Freedom of Expression For All

Health Equity For All

Reformative Justice For All

Inclusivity For All

There is immense power in belonging.

                            It’s a universal need of every human in order to feel safe to express who they are, exercise agency, and in turn build a healthier, more just world.
                        

Campaigns

My Vote Creates Change

Our voices are powerful tools for change in our communities. “My Voice Creates Change” uplifts the stories of TCE grantees working to build collective power by exercising their right to fully engage in our democratic process.

All of the Above

Inspired by the stories of first and second generation immigrants in California, “All of the Above” is a campaign that celebrates and affirms the vastness of identity.

Anything is Possible

Anything Is Possible is an inspirational call for continued solidarity, hope, and effort to reach our shared goals for belonging and justice throughout California.

Every Part of Us

Every Part of Us is a conversation series designed to highlight the experiences and identities of first and second generation immigrants by inviting them to respond to a central theme:

The Fabric of California

Inspired by a vision of true inclusiveness, The California Endowment asked: What holds the diverse fabric of this state together? What ideals and shared values must we prioritize in order to keep the tapestry from unraveling?

Share your own story of belonging

By listening to, collecting, and amplifying stories, we hope to strongly affirm the inherent dignity of those who’ve been othered, challenge those who question that dignity to dig deep and ask why, and remind everyone of our shared humanity.

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The matter of Belonging is core to our theory of change as a health equity-minded foundation.

Our Focus Areas

Health Systems

Learn how we are using the immense power in belonging to help build a healthier, more just California for All.

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Justice Reinvestment

Re-imagining a criminal justice system that centers on prevention and healing.

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Inclusive Communities

Our communities and neighborhoods thrive when policies advance health and racial equity for all Californians.

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Power Infrastructure

Building Power in resilient communities across the state for a stronger California.

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Schools

Academic achievement, inclusive learning environments, and health go hand in hand.

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Aligning Our Capital to Invest in Change

Learn how our investments align with our mission and values around the pursuit of health and racial equity as we seek to use people power to lift up communities.

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