Women's Foundation Updates
#ProsperityTogether Invests $29M in Women’s Economic Security
One year ago, at the White House, Prosperity Together announced a $100 million commitment to women’s economic security over the […]
Introducing the Child Care Team of Women’s Policy Institute-State
“Child care is not just a poverty or investment issue – it is about fundamental human rights.” – Clarissa Doutherd […]
Leading the way forward with courage, compassion and conviction
This post was written by Foundation CEO Surina Khan. For many of us this seems like a different nation than […]
Introducing: The Trans Liberation Team of Women’s Policy Institute-State
I didn’t realize that policy work and legislative advocacy for communities could bring about real change to so many. – […]
The 2016-17 Class of the Women’s Policy Institute-State
I didn’t realize that policy work and legislative advocacy for communities could bring about real change to so many. – […]
Preserving the Right to In-Person Visitation
As more correctional and detention facilities begin to implement video visitation, they are also eliminating the option to in-person visitation. […]
Domestic Workers and the Fight for Their Rights
Domestic workers have historically been denied overtime pay and workplace protections. For more than 10 years, they’ve advocated, organized, mobilized and marched and in 2013 they helped pass the California’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights that is scheduled to expire in January 2017. The Women’s Foundation of California is proud to train five of the domestic worker rights advocates and leaders though its Women’s Policy Institute. This year, these powerful women are working on the bill that will make this important law permanent—SB 1015 (Levya).
Women’s Well-Being Index – Media Coverage
KQED Radio, The California Report (3/28/16) New Database Tracks Women's Wellness Across California ABC7, KABC, Los Angeles (3/29/16) TV Segment: […]
We Want Equal Pay
Noreen Farrell, executive director of Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) has been working to close the gender pay gap, leading the efforts to pass what is now the nation’s toughest anti-discrimination law and continuing those efforts with a new bill that will disrupt salary discrimination as we know it.
Our $1 Million Dollars Created Real Social Change in Our Community
In May, the Foundation’s WomenGO! Giving Circle celebrated a significant milestone in local philanthropy. Since 2005, members of the circle have collectively awarded $1 million in grants to Santa Clara and San Mateo county nonprofits that serve women and girls. A member of the giving circle, Sarah Longstreth, reports on the event.
California Repeals the Maximum Family Grant Rule
On June 15, 2016, California legislature and Governor Jerry Brown repealed one of the state’s most discriminatory laws and practices through the 2016-17 state budget deal.
“The Maximum Family Grant rule stemmed from racist, classist, sexist stereotypes of women of color and affected generations of poor children,” said Laura Jimenez.
Advancing women’s equity in Monterey County
Surina Khan, June 11, 2016, The Monterey Herald A woman living in Monterey County most likely earns $18 an hour, […]
We Want an End to Mass Incarceration
When Gina Clayton founded Essie Justice Group with the mission to harness the collective power of women with incarcerated loved ones in 2014, she had one critical challenge. While the number of women with a family member in prison suggests prevalence—one in four women and nearly half of Black women have a loved one behind bars—isolation and the stigma made affected women hard to find. But a conversation with a man inside a prison sparked the idea for Essie’s most innovative and promising movement building strategy yet.
Capitol AM Alert
The Sacramento Bee, May 3, 2016 SHEROES: Powerful California women will be honored during a Women's Foundation of California event […]
KCBS In Depth: California Women’s Well Being
KCBS In Depth, May 2, 2016 KCBS' Jane McMillan is joined by Surina Khan, CEO of the Women's Foundation of […]
The Numbers Crunch: What’s so wrong about playing the ‘woman’s card’?
The Sacramento Bee, April 29, 2016 A new thing in the rollicking presidential race is Donald Trump’s ridiculous slam that […]
We Want a Strong Safety Net
The son of an immigrant single mother, California state senator Kevin de León has an intimate understanding of women’s hardships, especially those faced by low-income women and women of color. “I have the political space and credibility to act upon polices that are critical for the overall wellbeing of families, particularly single mothers,” he said. As the highest-ranking Democrat in Sacramento, de León is now using his power to elevate the state’s economy by advocating for women.
A New Generation of Girl Philanthropists Inspires
Surina Khan, March 11, 2016, Philantopic As seniors at the elite Marlborough School for girls in Los Angeles, Olivia Goodman […]
Mayor Lee & Mayor Schaff Announce Bay Area Women’s Summit
Landmark June 21st Event Will Bring Together Dynamic Leaders & the Community to Advance Equity, Empowerment & Opportunity for Bay […]
Women in Santa Clara County lag in wages, education
Surina Khan, July 20, 2016, The Mercury News—Here is a snapshot of the state of women in Santa Clara County […]