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.
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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
Dr. Ross,
Thank you for being unwavering and clear about TCE’s purpose. Thank you for always listening and learning and dreaming about what could be.
Forever grateful,
- Mia Bolton
Dr. Ross,
Best wishes on your journey. Thank you for everything!
-SAJE
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.
Thank you, Dr. Ross, for all the love you have given to this world. You have paved the way to continue making change.
- Veronica
All the blessings in the world for your much deserved retirement. Thank you for your commitment to equity.
- Pico California
The force is strong in our family.
- D. Wash
Dr. Ross! You are a blessing and have changed the world we live in. Thank you.
- H.S.F.
Bob -
I love you and always will. Now come and join my board!
- Kim Lewis
Dear Dr. Ross,
We wish you the best in retirement although we know you will stay busy take time to enjoy family.
- From the Avilas
Bob -
It’s been an honor to work with you through the years. Love you very much!
Bob -
“Dr. Ross” - thank you for your leadership, support, and contributions towards health equity and health justice.
With gratitude,
- Ignatius Bau
Dr. Ross -
I want to thank and appreciate you for being an advocate for our most underserved communities and our boys of color. It is with deep gratitude that I can say that your investments have given me a career and supported my healing journey.
- Omar Torres
Job well done! Now it’s time to take some ‘bob’ time. We love and appreciate you!
- Arnold & Karen Perkins
Wishing you a happy and blessed retirement.
Love,
- David & Pei
Thank you for your guidance and leadership!
Dr. Ross,
You rock.
Dearest Bob,
Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime to work with you! An honor and a privilege.
Love always.
A tu salud! Con cariño y respeto.
Thank you for all that you do. God bless.
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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