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.
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.
SHARE YOUR STORYThe matter of Belonging is core to our theory of change as a health equity-minded foundation.
July 13, 2023
Banning Books is Bad for All. Belonging is the Answer
November 22, 2022
Philanthropic Investment in People Power
January 14, 2022
Bob’s Blog: The Matter of Belonging
January 30, 2023
Bob’s Blog: “Mom! Mom!”
Our Focus Areas
Health Systems
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
Justice Reinvestment
Re-imagining a criminal justice system that centers on prevention and healing.
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Inclusive Communities
Inclusive Communities
Our communities and neighborhoods thrive when policies advance health and racial equity for all Californians.
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Power Infrastructure
Power Infrastructure
Building Power in resilient communities across the state for a stronger California.
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Schools
Schools
Academic achievement, inclusive learning environments, and health go hand in hand.
Learn MoreAligning 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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