Women's Foundation Updates
In Tough Times, California Can’t Afford to Fail Families
On August 12, Women’s Foundation of California President and CEO Judy Patrick testified before the California Commission on the Status […]
Photoblog: Women Sowing Change in the Central Valley
“25 Stories of the Central Valley” is a compelling, interactive online exhibit — “a window into the little-known lives of […]
30 Million Women Will Benefit from Health Care Reform
We were excited when President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 this past […]
Women Are Changing Philanthropy
By Joy Picus Women’s philanthropy has become one of the major commitments in my life. I read about it, speak […]
Helping Women Today to Help Themselves Tomorrow
By Zaheva Knowles, Director of Communications and Government Affairs, Time for Change Foundation Dedicated to helping women, no matter their […]
A Different Measure for Beauty
By guest blogger Emma Spencer, an 8th grade English teacher in Mountain View At the Sunday Streets event in San […]
Now YOU Can Balance California’s Budget!
Have you ever watched California’s drawn-out budget process and thought to yourself, “I bet I could balance the budget?” Next […]
Ending Domestic Violence
Since we began in 1979, the Women’s Foundation of California has been deeply committed to the health, safety, economic security, […]
The Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofit Lobbying
The Women’s Policy Institute of the Women’s Foundation of California trains women advocates on how to lobby while actively lobbying. […]
Less Toxic Manicures for Healthy Beauty
Wondering where to go for your next manicure? The California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative (a Women’s Foundation of California grant […]
Bringing Fresh Produce to Los Angeles Communities
Plump avocados, rosy strawberries, spiny artichokes, and flowery broccoli; California is synonymous with its incredibly rich bounty of fresh fruits […]
Clean Air, Clean Water, Clean Central Valley?
By Michelle Chandra, Communications Associate, Women’s Foundation California All photos by Nader Khouri. As a long term resident of California, […]
Why is Teenage Pregnancy Still on the Rise?
In an Op-Ed published on Alternet, Laura Rosbrow writes, “We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the pill recently and many […]
US Social Forum: Advancing Grassroots Movement Building
By guest blogger Tammy Bang Luu, senior organizer with the Labor/Community Strategy Center What is the value of the US […]
One Million More College Graduates by 2025
By Judy Patrick, Former President and CEO of Women’s Foundation California It is simple common sense–education matters. This is a […]
Measuring the Impact of Advocacy
By Hannah Hill, Program Associate, Women’s Foundation of California What is the rate of return for every dollar invested in […]
Shattering Stereotypes Worldwide: Geena Davis Speaks to the UN about Children’s Programming
By Sande Smith, Director of Communications, Women’s Foundation of California At our 30th anniversary celebration in November, Academy Award winner […]
Rethinking Aging
By Alexis Marbach, Program Intern, Women’s Foundation of California I have a morning ritual. I usually start my day in […]
Do Women Need a Sex Pill?
Yesterday, Jennifer Terry published an op-ed in CNN called Do Women Need a Sex Pill? that pops a perennial question. […]
Women’s Suffrage 90 Years Later
By Michelle Chandra, Communications Associate, Women’s Foundation of California Today, August 26th, is Women’s Equality Day, a national holiday to […]