Author: Women's Foundation California
Introducing the Draper|Paiva Feminist Legacy Fund for Bodily Autonomy
In 2024, Lee Draper and Thomas Paiva made a powerful planned gift, pledging half their wealth to establish the Draper|Paiva […]
ICE and Border Patrol Are Not Welcome in California | ICE y la Patrulla Fronteriza No Son Bienvenidos en California
There are mornings when the news feels like a punch to the gut. Today is one of them. The announcement […]
For every trans child
August is Transgender History Month—a reminder that history isn’t just in books, plaques, or archives. It is alive, unfolding around […]
Philanthropy Is a Tool for Change—Women’s Foundation California is Protecting the Right to Use It
Women’s Foundation California is proud to join more than 570 organizations who have signed this Public Statement from Philanthropy. We […]
Your Commitment Fuels the Future of Health Equity
For nearly 50 years, Lyon-Martin Community Health Services has been a cornerstone of care for trans, non-binary, intersex, and queer […]
Financial Activism 101: FAQ
This past September, we partnered with Jasmine Rashid—author, activist, and financial feminist powerhouse—for Financial Activism 101, a transformative series that […]
Through Each Other, We Find Abundance
As the year folds into its close, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection—a necessary pause to trace the […]
Take Action: Solidarity Funding for Peace and Justice
photo credit: Ramsey Ramsey El-Qare With broken hearts, we are rising to meet the courage of organizers and frontline leaders […]
Thank You, Surina
From her start in community-based publishing to her influential roles as CEO of the Women’s Foundation California, Director at the […]
Opinion: Predatory price gouging on basic needs like soap, tampons must end in California prisons
UPDATE: SB 474, BASICs Act, Passes Assembly Public Safety Committee to Reduce Markups in Prison Canteen. Read Press Release here. […]
Take Action: Support Feminist California Bills
As the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Women’s Foundation California Solís Policy Institute (SPI) gets underway, we are proud to […]
Women’s Foundation California CEO Surina Khan to Step Down, Board of Directors Names First Latina CEO
Read the official press release here For Immediate Release March 8, 2023 Media Contact: Kamika Dunlap Kamikad@womensfoundca.org Phone: (510) 740-2500 OAKLAND, […]