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Support SoCal Wildfire Recovery Funds
The Southern California wildfires have been a devastating start to the new year – as of Thursday morning, the fires …
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Consistency and Care in this Moment and Beyond
As millions of Americans headed to the polls on Tuesday, I joined leaders of foundations across California in voicing our …
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Our Commitment to Shared California Values
On this historic election day, we stand united as leaders of California’s leading philanthropic organizations—unwavering in our commitment to our communities, no matter the outcome.
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CFO Valerie Red-Horse Mohl Appointed to U.S. Treasury Department Advisory Committee on Racial Equity
The Committee will provide advice and recommendations to Secretary Yellen and Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo.
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Remembering Board Member Gwen Walden
With sadness, we share the news that EBCF Board Member Gwen Walden passed away on Monday, September 26. Learn how you can honor Gwen’s legacy.
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Supporting Northern California Communities Affected by Wildfires
As anyone who lived in the East Bay and experienced the horrific days of October 1991 can attest, a wildfire …
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COVID-19: A Just East Bay Response
When the COVID-19 Pandemic began, EBCF acted distinctively to raise and distribute funds to address community needs.
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Say His Name: Daunte Wright
On Sunday afternoon, 20-year-old Daunte Wright was shot dead by a police officer, just a few miles from the trial …
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Partner to Stop the Hate for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
This past year has been deeply challenging and the events in Atlanta on Tuesday of this week in which eight …
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A Call For Unity: Ending Violence In Asian American Communities
Philanthropic Statement of Support We have recently witnessed several violent and hateful acts against Asian American people in the Bay …
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James Head Announces that he will Step Down as President & CEO of East Bay Community Foundation in 2021
“The past year has been a wake-up call for so many of us. I have had to manage some treatable …
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Announcing Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund
City of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division, Akonadi Foundation and East Bay Community Foundation Launch Belonging in Oakland: A Just City …
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Updated Policies To Safeguard Our Grantmaking
EBCF is committed to using philanthropy to advance racial equity, social justice and to bring about the health and well-being …
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East Bay Community Foundation Comments on Public Charge
The East Bay Community Foundation has submitted public comments to the Federal Registry opposing the proposed changes to the “public …
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Philanthropy Stands With Immigrants in Contra Costa County
Statement At a time when immigrants are being targeted by increasingly hostile federal policies, we commend the Contra Costa County …
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Bolstering Bay Area Black-Led Organizations
Since 2010 over 400,000 registered nonprofits have either closed their doors or lost their 501 (c)(3) status. Bay Area Black-Led …
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