As millions of Americans headed to the polls on Tuesday, I joined leaders of foundations across California in voicing our commitment to our shared values of freedom, hope, equity, and opportunity. Together, we declared:
“We stand in solidarity with our frontline partners and pledge to invest boldly to drive racial justice, advance prosperity, and sustain California as a global force – not despite our diversity but because of it. We renew our promise to protect and defend our people, our rights, our environment, and our progress.”
In the East Bay and across the country, we find ourselves navigating a new political landscape. Like many of you, I am grappling with this new reality and what it means for us collectively, reflecting, finding strength in community, and strategizing for the path forward. I will have more to say in the weeks ahead, but for now, I want you to know that EBCF is here for you and with you.
The statement we shared on election day holds true – we stand firm in our commitment to the safety and well-being of our communities. We are reaching out to our core grantees and partners to understand their needs during this time. We will continue to build connections and mobilize resources across the East Bay. And we will do what we’ve done for nearly 100 years – be a consistent force for justice in the midst of chaos and change.
I’ll leave you with a few more words from our shared statement:
“The Golden State has weathered dark storms of division before, as has our nation, but we have always come back stronger, persistent in our pursuit of progress. Together, we will not only safeguard the California Dream, the American Dream – we will redefine it so that it lives up to its promise and potential, for all of us.”
In community,
