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December 29, 2016

Together we Stand

Given the results of the recent election, we don’t yet know what changes we will encounter on the road ahead. What we do know

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
December 19, 2016

Learning to go with the flow

Before the rains came, I was watering my garden and the hose I was using would only spray for a few seconds, and then give

By: Gwyneth Tripp
October 26, 2016

Building Strength Over Silence

As this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month continues, I find myself humbled, inspired, and uplifted by the stories and

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
September 22, 2016

Underwater Reflections

Warm summer weather often takes me to the pool to swim laps. While I have accepted that I will not be the next Katie Ledecky

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
September 21, 2016

Unity, Ingenuity, and Hope in Havana

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Cuba for an educational trip with my fellow board members at Grantmakers in

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
April 19, 2016

Mothers & Sons

Last weekend I watched a film called “The Hunting Ground” with my 17-year-old son. The compelling documentary examines the

March 22, 2016

Prioritizing Progress

We’ve begun the third year of implementing our Foundation’s strategic plan, which is designed to transform California’s

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.

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101 grants made

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