Sierra Health Foundation

***New Funding Opportunity*** Since 2008, we've awarded over $8 million through our Responsive Grants Program in support of community-driven efforts to improve health, promote access and reduce health inequity. Our 2024 Responsive Grants Program is here and we're looking to prioritize projects that are experiencing funding gaps due to state budget cuts that impact health and quality of life for Californians. Learn more now (and apply by July 9). https://lnkd.in/gygRTABV #fundingopportunity #grantmaking #healthequity #californiagrantmaking

Reminder, it's not too late to join us this evening for the San Joaquin Valley Health Fund's policy briefing event. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcW_Vg5z

Important news for harm reduction in California: a judge has ruled that El Dorado County cannot enforce its local ban on syringe services programs while the state Department of Public Health lawsuit against the county proceeds. It's also a good indication that the state is likely to win, which would establish the state's ability to authorize SSPs anywhere that they're needed and protect other harm reduction groups from similar troubles. Here at Sierra Health Foundation we're proud to fund the lifesaving work of the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition across El Dorado County and relieved that they can get back to work. https://lnkd.in/gbX2a6yv

Breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for boys and men of color in California is not just a mission, it’s a movement. For the past decade, The Center's California Funders for Boys and Men of Color (CFBMoC) has united leaders from top philanthropic institutions to ensure that our young men of color thrive. Young men of color in California need full inclusion and access. As they flourish, so does California’s prosperity. #CFBMoC #BreakingBarriers #CreatingOpportunities #Inclusion #CollectiveImpact #BoysAndMenOfColor #CaliforniaProsperity #Philanthropy #EquityForAll Christopher Cooper, MPA

We're hiring a Communications Officer (Digital) to help elevate the Foundation's mission to invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships and programs that improve the health of all Californians. The ideal candidate is passionate about online communications and has extensive experience in digital content production, social media management, website content support and email marketing. We are looking for candidates who can build dynamic relationships and form strong partnerships with funded programs that support communities of color across California. Apply now or share our new role widely with your networks. We strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates as we strive to reflect and serve marginalized and underrepresented communities. #OpenRoles #NonProfitJobs #CommunicationsJobs #MissionDrivenWork https://lnkd.in/gcUffdZy

Please join us! From Faith Made Flesh: "Every city has a story, and every story can be told through race. What, then, is the history and present-day reality of white supremacy in a particular place? How do communities nourish racial justice? In Sacramento, Black leaders joined together as embodied in the Black Child Legacy Campaign to reimagine opportunities for their children in response to the visceral attacks on Black life. Sacramento, the state capital of California, ranks high on several indices. It is heralded as one of the most multicultural places to live in the United States. In 2018, Sacramento was number six on the list of the most diverse large cities. In 2019, it ranked fourth for 'ethnodiversity.' Some may call Sacramento a true melting pot. Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving. We may witness the same sunset, but the horizons of opportunity are disproportionately different when measuring health, access, education, and equality. Diversity does not mean equity." University of California, Davis, California State University-Sacramento, Sierra Health Foundation

Climate change directly impacts our San Joaquin Valley farmworkers and working-class families. Join The Center's San Joaquin Valley Health Fund policy briefing event via Zoom on June 25 to learn more about how the valley is fighting against climate change. We'll be joined by expert speakers Tania Pacheco-Werner, Jose Pablo Ortiz Partida, Eddie Valero, Armando Elenes and more. Visit The Center's Event Brite page below to learn more, spread the word and RSVP today. ***Policy Briefing #2: Climate Change & Resiliency in the San Joaquin Valley*** ***Tuesday, June 25 from 5-7 PM*** ***Attend via Zoom*** ***RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gvQej3WM

Join The Center's Stop the Hate program on June 8 at My Sister's House for a Self-Defense Workshop, where participants will benefit from free self-defense classes, informational presentations on mental health and victim services, and private consultations. Interpretation will be available in five languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. **Event Details:** **Date:** June 8th, 2024 **Time:** 10 am to 1 pm (Registration starts at 9:30 am) **Location:** APAPA, 4000 Truxel Rd #3 **Expected attendees:** 100 **Lunch will be provided!** **RSVP link:** [https://lnkd.in/g_v-rz6D] https://lnkd.in/g_v-rz6D Please share this with clients, families, or friends who may be interested. This event is hosted by Through Peace , My Sister's House, Inc. , APAPA - Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association , @Compassion in Oakland & @Tuff Love, #StopTheHate #CommunitySupport #SelfDefenseWorkshop #MentalHealth #RSVPNow

We recently received a special recognition at the 29th Annual Dragon Boat Festival from Advocate Sacramento (OCA) for our efforts supporting a grassroots, community-driven approach to encouraging 2020 Census participation. Our work helped to increase participation in communities that have been historically undercounted, like in the Southern San Joaquin Valley area. It was a privilege to be in the company of esteemed peers, including the Sacramento County District Attorney, Thienvu Ho, and California State University-Sacramento Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Center. The Center at Sierra Health Foundation's President, Kaying Hang, graciously accepted the award on behalf of Sierra Health Foundation. Learn more about our work on the 2020 Census here: https://lnkd.in/gjFghtvW Special thanks to @EJ Pix Photos and Tia Gemmell at Riverview Media Photography for capturing this event.

Final reminder to apply for The Center at Sierra Health Foundation's third round of COVID-19 Mitigation funding. RFA's are ***due tomorrow at 1 p.m.*** The COVID-19 Mitigation Project was developed to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and ensure the continuity of behavioral health services to support individuals engaged in mental health or substance use disorder care and unhoused individuals. Learn more about the funding opportunity on The Center's website. https://lnkd.in/gktudyNQ