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East Bay Community Foundation Streamlines Funding to Organizations Leading COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Efforts
As of May 4, 2022, the CDC reports that only 24.7% of children ages 12-17 are fully vaccinated. Meet the organizations leading COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts.
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Reproductive Justice Is Racial Justice
Abortion bans disproportionately affect people of color and people with low income and that’s why we believe that reproductive justice is racial justice.
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Narrowing the Wealth Gap
BIPOC make up 40% of the U.S. population but 98% of wealth is managed by others. EBCF is leveraging its investments to narrow the racial wealth gap. CFO Valerie Red-Horse Mohl explains.
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25 Organizations Named Recipients of $1 Million in Grants to Support Community Organizing, Power Building, and Movement Building
EBCF grant recipients will continue to organize and advocate in partnership with communities most impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A New Look for EBCF
We are excited to introduce our new brand identity and website, which more accurately represents our bold commitment to our community.
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Removing Funding Barriers for Artists by Rethinking Grantmaking in the Arts
A critical component of the Fund is supporting artists to create new work in the East Bay.
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16 Bay Area Artist Named Recipients of $170,000 in Grants
Selections offer an array of disciplines and perspectives honoring the cultural legacies and histories of East Bay performance traditions.
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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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Real People’s Fund Receives $500,000 Grant from The James Irvine Foundation
OAKLAND, October 19, 2021 — The East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) announced that it has received a grant for $500,000 …
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Belonging In Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund Announces Second Round Of Awards
8 Projects Chosen for Sparking Radical Imagination and Action for Oakland OAKLAND, CALIF., October 14, 2021 The East Bay Community Foundation, Akonadi Foundation, and the …
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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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Virtual Town Hall Highlight: We Are Launching A Just East Bay Fund!
On August 19th, the East Bay Community Foundation held a virtual Town Hall, From Response to Transformation, to spotlight the …
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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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East Bay Community Foundation Receives $1 million grant from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett to Support East Bay Artists
The East Bay Community Foundation announced today that it has received a $1 million grant from MacKenzie Scott and Dan …
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Video: Inclusive Economy Showcase, April 22, 2021
East Bay Community Foundation is committed to building an inclusive, fair, and just East Bay by creating an inclusive economy …
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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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The East Bay Community Foundation Announces Kaiser Partnership for COVID-19 African American Educational Outreach
The goal is to fill information gaps and foster trust for COVID-19 vaccines and prevention among communities most affected by …
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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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18 East Bay Artists Funded in Competitive East Bay Fund for Artists Award
East Bay Community Foundation announces $165,000 in awards for artists, proposed works focus on racial justice and culturally affirming multi-disciplinary …
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