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Brandi Howard: History, Solidarity, and Hope

Black History Month, solidarity, and support for BLOs: President and CEO Brandi Howard finds opportunity for hope at EBCF.

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Supporting AAPI Communities in the Wake of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay

EBCF President & CEO Brandi Howard expresses solidarity and support for AAPI communities following the tragic events in Monterey Park on January 21 and in Half Moon Bay on January 23.

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Bringing a Lens of Liberation and Love to Philanthropy 

President & CEO Brandi Howard shares her story and the guiding principles she brings to EBCF’s framework for A Just East Bay.

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The Board of Directors Appoints New President & CEO

Interim Board Chair and Interim President & CEO share how the new President and CEO is everything we value at EBCF.

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Power, Change, and Justice

Interim President and CEO Pamela Calloway shares EBCF’s strategies to help communities most harmed by systems of oppresion to build power and advance racial justice.

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There’s Always More Hope!

Interim President & CEO Pamela Calloway reports on EBCF’s grantmaking in 2021 and shares reflections on embracing change, and taking action.

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This Moment is Golden

In her first message to the community, Pamela expresses her enthusiasm for this moment in EBCF’s history.

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A Farewell Message from Our President & CEO James Head

Before his final day, James shared learnings from nearly seven years of service and excitement for EBCF’s future.

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Election Update

Everyone Has a Role to Play in the Election of our Lifetimes At the risk of sounding dramatic, I think …

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Board Policy Action Statement

If Not Now, Then When? Policy changes that move us closer to EBCF’s “A Just East Bay” In reflecting on …

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We Stand Committed to Equity and Social Justice

In these uncertain times, I hope this finds you and your family safe and healthy. In the waning days and …

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EBCF Response To COVID-19

Dear EBCF Community, The East Bay Community Foundation is fortunate to be part of a compassionate, generous, and resilient community. …

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Message from the President, December 2019

 Season’s Greetings! The end of each year is always a time of great reflection and as I ponder my career …

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Message from President and Chief Executive Officer, James W. Head

Dear EBCF Community, The East Bay Community Foundation extends its deepest sympathies to the families and communities affected by the …

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A Bold Social Justice Vision

President & CEO James Head outlines the need to transform philanthropy and announces our new mission statement.

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A Letter to Dr. King

The following is a letter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. written by James W. Head, President & Chief Executive …

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