The Foundation makes grants that address the needs of economically poor and vulnerable populations with a priority on families of children meeting McKinney-Vento eligibility criteria impacting health within the following six counties in California – Alameda, Humboldt, Imperial, Orange, San Bernardino, and Sonoma counties. We address the social determinants of health with a commitment to equity and desire to fund programs and organizations that:

• Provide prevention strategies to priorities of the Foundation

• Support and transform the individual, social, economic, institutional, and cultural aspects of communities.

• Promote change within larger societal systems to benefit low-income and at-risk populations.

• Ensure that all served are respected, valued and free to reach their full potential in life.

When appropriate and possible, we will collaborate with other funders and community resources whose program areas provide synergy that will result in greater impact.

We practice responsive, trust-based philanthropy because we believe communities know best what they need and how to create solutions. The majority of our grantmaking comes in the form of multiyear, unrestricted support, giving our nonprofit partners the flexibility to strengthen their organizations and lead lasting change. Our support helps to expand access to essential services, build the capacity of our partners and support them to advocate for longer-term policy and system change.