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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Luis Granados of Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) Daisy Sanchez of California Health Collaborative Nayamin Martinez of Central California Environmental Justice Network - CCEJN

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Please join us in celebrating: Dilkhwaz Ahmed of License to Freedom Maribel Cruz of ÓRALE George Galvis of CURYJ

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

“In today’s environment, the risk is even greater. Rest is not a luxury, even in urgent times. It’s an essential investment in the long-term work of creating a California where all of us can be well.”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

“The risk of burnout has always been high for mission-driven nonprofit leaders who serve communities they know and love,” explains Richard Tate, our president and CEO.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We warmly congratulate 8 dedicated health leaders in California who are getting well-deserved time off through our “Be Well, Lead Well” sabbatical program 👏 👏 👏 👏

CAL WELLNESS AWARDS
Sabbaticals for Eight Leaders Improving Community Health in California

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The Health Matters Forum will bring together six candidates for California's next governor in a nonpartisan event that highlights community voices from across the Inland Empire and beyond. From housing and jobs to aging, safety, & clean air, this forum puts Californians' priorities front & center.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Too often the voices from communities who face the most barriers to health and wellbeing are heard the least in policy conversations. On November 7, that changes.

Announcing
HEALTH MATTERS
A CONVERSATION With
Our NEXT GOVERNOR
Nov 7
Inland Empire

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our work is about strengthening communities, advancing health, and protecting freedoms — never dividing or harming. 🔗: medium.com/@uniteinadva... #UniteInAdvance #FreedomToGive

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Acts of political violence have no place in our democracy. Cal Wellness joins more than 100 foundations in condemning these acts, and in rejecting false narratives that attempt to blame foundations or the community organizations we support for inciting violence.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

We'll explore practices to enhance flexibility, strength, and relaxation, all to support the well-being of those working to advance health and social justice in California. Register today at no cost: bit.ly/moving-healing-together #WellnessTogether #Yoga #Wellness

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Need a moment to recharge and restore? Join us for our free virtual Wellness Together workshop, "Movement & Healing Together," on Thursday, August 28 at 10:30AM PT. This special yoga and movement workshop with Danielle Olivarez is designed to help you unwind and connect with your body.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Immigrant families are the heart of California's spirit and powerful economy. They deserve to be treated with nothing less than full humanity, respect, and dignity. Their well-being is California's well-being. #PowerToBeWell #ImmigrantJustice #Immigration #California

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Every child deserves to thrive. In California, 3.7 million kids have at least one immigrant parent - parents who work tirelessly, build futures, and strengthen our communities every single day.

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3.7 MILLION CHILDREN in California have at least
1 immigrant parent

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

From LA to DC, we say: Our cities belong to us. No to troops. No to ICE raids. No to campaigns of fear. Yes to communities where everyone is loved and we keep each other safe. #PowerToBeWell #Solidarity #HandsOffDC #ICEOutofLA

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

When communities can participate politically, they’re better able to advocate for policies that address disparities in health care, education, and more. As we reflect on the legacies of the 60s, we're reminded that democracy thrives when communities unite and that solidarity keeps freedom alive.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law to dismantle racial barriers to voting. At Cal Wellness, we see democracy and health as deeply intertwined, and we know that access to voting is linked to health equity.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

This milestone marks the continued growth of CDU’s independent College of Medicine and a major step toward addressing California’s physician shortage with equity and purpose.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Cal Wellness board immediate past chair Dr. Pamela Simms-Mackey, the first Black woman to serve as President of the American Board of Pediatrics, delivered a powerful keynote to the incoming class.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

“The world deeply needs physicians like you—diverse, driven, and ready to serve where care is needed most.” Earlier this summer, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a longtime Cal Wellness partner, welcomed its newest class of medical students at its annual White Coat Ceremony.

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CHARLES DREW
UNIVERSITY FUTURE DOCS
Step Into Their Calling at South LA White Coat
Ceremony

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Here’s to 60 years of better health thanks to Medicaid and Medi-Cal. 🙌🏽 #PowerToBeWell #60YearsMedicaid #Community #Partnerships

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

This moment is about more than a milestone—it’s a rallying cry for health equity. Medicaid has stood for 60 years because people fought for it. Now, as the future of health care faces new threats, we must fight again.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

60 years ago today, bold advocates created a new health care program called Medicaid, supported by the federal government. Today, Medi-Cal continues that legacy, delivering care and advancing equity for 15 million Californians.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

In California, the Medicaid legacy lives through Medi-Cal, which provides care for 15 million of us. Here’s to six decades of health care and health equity! #PowerToBeWell #60YearsMedicaid #Community #Partnerships

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

This week, Cal Wellness is joining partners from across the state as we celebrate 60 years of Medicaid—a health lifeline for millions of Americans signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Join us on Thursday, July 31 at 10:30AM PT for our next Wellness Together session, "Wellness Your Way" with Dr. Tara Zinnamon. RSVP for this free workshop: bit.ly/wellness-your-way #CalWellness #WellnessTogether #Wellness #Nonprofits

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“REGISTER TODAY
for Wellness Together
Session 3
Wellness Your Way
with Guest Speaker Dr. Tara Zinnamon

Thursday, July 31 at 10:30am PT”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

5. Play with your team. Laughter can ground a tense situation. Share an experience where you’re not only a teacher, but willing to be a student. A little play will shift the energy in the room.

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“5. Play with your team - and the energy in the room will shift.”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

4. Take the time to connect. You need a community at work where you feel safe and have allies. Let people know you’re investing in them. Then you show up for each other.

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“4. Take the time to connect so you can show up for each other.”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

3. Remember your “why.” Reminding yourself and your team about purpose will focus your work, even when it gets hard.

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“3. Remember your "why" to focus when the going gets hard.”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

2. Take breaks – without screens. Go for a walk. Leave time between meetings. If you’re a leader of a team, it’s especially important to lead by example.

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“2. Take breaks - without screens.
If youre a leader, build these into your team's day.”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

1. Take 5 minutes every day to journal. Reflect on what you're grateful for and what could make things go better.

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“1. Journal for 5 minutes every day about what you're grateful for and what could make things go better.”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

How do we foster wellness together? During our last "Wellness Together" session, Naja Crawford of Our Own and Jarick Walker of WatuWema shared 5 ways to balance “strength and softness” to support your team and build resilience for nonprofits:

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HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR TEAM SHARP
IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY
& BURNOUT?

Naja Crawford of Our Own and Jarick Walker of WatuWema shared 5 ways to balance "strength and softness" to support your team at our latest "Wellness Together" event to build resilience for nonprofits...”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

This free virtual workshop is designed to give back to those who offer so much of themselves, helping you maintain resilience and well-being while continuing the vital work of supporting California's most vulnerable communities.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

During this session you'll learn practical tools to recharge and restore balance, including gentle chair yoga, stretching, guided breathwork to calm the nervous system, and a mindfulness meditation to cultivate mental clarity.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Join us for our next Wellness Together webinar, "Wellness Your Way" with Dr. Tara Zinnamon on July 31 at 10:30AM PT.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Veronica left with two urgent takeaways: economic growth without equity sacrifices community well-being & real wellness requires investing in communities of color as they organize & build power. She also saw hope in a rising generation creating homegrown solutions & alliances to shape their future.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

She met Don, who lives with constant rail and truck pollution, Alberto, who relies on an oxygen tank due to poor air quality, Andrea Vidaurre with Peoples Collective for Environmental Justice & students like Natalia & Dale at Coachella Valley High School, who are organizing for healthier schools.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

“This is the only home that I have, and I just can’t give up.” - Don Benjamin, longtime San Bernardino resident Cal Wellness Managing Director Veronica Carrizales recently returned to the Inland Empire, Veronica’s childhood home, on a learning tour with community leaders and advocates.

Photo grid of individuals from the Inland Empire in California speaking passionately

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Grounded in emergent learning, these Labs helped break down silos, center staff voice, and build new habits of collaboration across roles and departments. This exciting work is still unfolding, but it’s already reshaping how we partner with communities and with one another.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Their article, “Disrupting Foundation: Lessons in Learning to Share Power and Decision-Making,” outlines the development of Learning Labs to shift culture, share power, and deepen our commitment to racial equity.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

In the latest issue of The Foundation Review, Tina and independent strategy and learning consultant, Sonia Caus Gleason, offer a case study on how Cal Wellness is working to shift internal culture in the service of equity.

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

“When done with purpose, learning at foundations can support long-term progress toward racial equity.” – Tina Eshaghpour, Director of Learning and Innovation, Cal Wellness

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FOUNDATION CULTURE
Lessons in Learning to Share
Power and Decision-Making”

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Congratulations to Alex M. Johnson on his new role as Interim Vice President of Programs and Public Affairs at Cal Wellness! Alex's dedication and vision are invaluable as we work to advance health equity across California. We look forward to his continued leadership! #CalWellness #LeadershipNews

Congratulations, Alex Johnson!
Named Interim Vice President of Programs and Public Affairs at Cal Wellness

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The California Wellness Foundation @calwellness.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The movement for health and immigrant justice must continue — in Congress, in statehouses, in clinics, and in communities across the country. Health and freedom are human rights, and until they are secured for everyone, they are guaranteed for no one.

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