President's Message

Traveling across California, you can feel the potholes caused by tough economic and budget times. But the journey also brings you closer to the remarkable people and resilient organizations serving our most vulnerable neighbors every day.

After my first year as President and CEO, I remain hopeful because all across the state momentum is gathering toward a brighter future for the golden state.

To expand access to health care now, county leaders and community clinics are seizing the opportunities presented by health reform and California's Medi-Cal waiver to transform local health systems. Domestic violence providers are building their capacity and strengthening their leadership as they reach out to new allies to address these critical issues.

Please visit our 2010 annual report to get a look at some of the communities where we are joining together with local leaders and our grantees and partners to make a difference.

Peter V. Long, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Blue Shield of California Foundation

(July 14, 2011)