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Celebrating Black-Led Projects

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:42:00 +0000

Dear Friends, Black History Month is a celebration of the accomplishments and achievements of the African American and Black community. We honor the talent, skill and determination of the Black community despite centuries of systemic, anti-Black racism. We are privileged to support Black-led projects as they create a stronger future. Community Partners is listening, learning and finding ways to center equity and racial justice across our internal and community-facing work. As the new President and...

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Building Forever Families Initiative

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:33:47 +0000

Where Families Grow Stronger: Advancing Connection, Healing, and Hope Every child deserves a safe, loving home. That’s the guiding belief behind the Building Forever Families Initiative (BFFI)—a visionary, community-driven program dedicated to preventing family separation and supporting reunification through education, trauma-informed care, and community connection. Founded by Esther A. Torrez, MA, MBA, BFFI focuses on improving the lives of children by strengthening parent-child relationships and providing families with access to vital resources like mental health...

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Media Arts Santa Ana

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:34:44 +0000

Victor Payan, Founding Director of Media Arts Santa Ana (MASA), not only understands the importance of arts and technology—he knows how to bridge the digital and technological divide to empower the next generation of digital visionaries. Under his leadership, and through collaboration with community and funding partners, MASA offers free, accessible media classes, workshops, film screenings, workforce development programs, networking opportunities, cultural agility training, and access to technology. These efforts help thousands of people gain...

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L.A. County Invests Additional $10 Million to Advance Food Equity

Tue, 20 May 2025 21:07:52 +0000

Translate For Immediate Release: May 20, 2025 L.A. County Invests Additional $10 Million to Advance Food Equity LA Food Equity Fund makes community grants to 31 nonprofits working to transform region’s disconnected food system and improve resident food access LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County’s Chief Sustainability Office and local nonprofit intermediary Community Partners today announced a second tranche of $10 million in community grants to alleviate food insecurity and build a more resilient food system across the region. Augmenting the initial set of...

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The LA Food Equity Fund: Cultivating a More Just and Sustainable Food Future for Los Angeles County

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:10:05 +0000

The LA Food Equity Fund: Cultivating a More Just and Sustainable Food Future for Los Angeles County Los Angeles County, a region celebrated for its vibrant and diverse culinary scene, also grapples with stark food inequities. While some neighborhoods boast abundant access to fresh, healthy food, many others struggle with limited options, contributing to diet-related health issues and economic disparities. The LA Food Equity Fund, an intermediary project led by Community Partners in partnership with...

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IMPACT IN ACTION Featuring Fiscal Sponsorship Partner: Pali Strong Foundation

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:31:54 +0000

Rebuilding and Restoring Hope After the Los Angeles Fires Pali Strong Foundation The January 7, 2025, fires devastated communities from the Palisades to Altadena, displacing tens of thousands of residents and forcing many to relocate across Los Angeles and even out of state. The widespread impact has left families struggling with housing instability, financial hardship, and emotional distress. Pali Strong Foundation has been at the forefront of recovery efforts since day one, working to unite...

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Justice for My Sister – The Power of Film & Storytelling: Advocating for Gender Equality and Racial Justice

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:06:51 +0000

Champions for Change Justice for My Sister The Power of Film & Storytelling: Advocating for Gender Equality and Racial Justice Justice for My Sister (JFMS), a nonprofit arts organization, is about to celebrate 10 years this April, and Founder, Executive Director Kimberly Baustista couldn’t be more proud. “In 2007, I directed the documentary, Justice for my Sister, the story of Rebeca Eunice Perez, a woman in Guatemala searching for justice for her murdered sister, challenging...

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IMPACT IN ACTION Featuring Fiscal Sponsorship Partner: The Foothill Catalog Foundation

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:27:29 +0000

The Foothill Catalog Foundation Rebuilding and Restoring Hope After the Los Angeles Fires The Los Angeles wildfires represented unprecedented devastation across the entire Southern California region. The Eaton Fire, with a majority of its impact imposed upon the small foothill community of Altadena, destroyed over 9,000 structures alone. Nearly 6,000 of these structures were single-family homes, leaving thousands of households homeless while simultaneously erasing over a hundred years of urban heritage, history, and cultural identity....

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Greening America’s Cities: Advancing Urban Greening in Underserved US Communities

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:06:29 +0000

Greening America’s Cities: Advancing Urban Greening in Underserved US Communities  The Bezos Earth Fund’s Greening America’s Cities initiative is a $400 million commitment to build parks, plant trees, and develop green spaces and community gardens within urban centers. As part of Community Partners ’mission to build a more equitable, thriving, and inclusive society, a strong focus has been on supporting climate resilience and sustainability throughout Los Angeles County, especially in underserved communities. In the spring...

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Preserving Our Past, Shaping Our Future: Join THE LAVENDER EFFECT® in Celebrating LGBTQ+ Heritage & Culture

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:31:54 +0000

Preserving Our Past, Shaping Our Future: Join THE LAVENDER EFFECT® in Celebrating LGBTQ+ Heritage & Culture Andy Sacher, a career entertainment industry veteran, remembers when he transformed his passion for story-telling into advocacy. “I had built my career on immersive experiences, having worked with Disney, Steven Spielberg, IdeaLab, and Game Works, I never expected to shift into a second career in a nonprofit,” said Sacher, Founder, Executive & Creative Director, THE LAVENDER EFFECT®. “But in...

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