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December 15, 2015

Putting People First

As I look back at a very busy and successful year for the Foundation, what stands out in my memory is not an exciting event

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
December 3, 2015

Thoughts for San Bernardino

Our hearts go out to the victims, families, and community of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Public Health

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
October 7, 2015

#EndTheSilence

In her brilliant 2009 TED Talk, The Danger of a Single Story, novelist Chimanda Ngozi Adichie cautions against relying on

By: Marissa Tirona
September 11, 2015

Words to live by

As we move into Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we remain committed to our grantmaking, programs, and policy efforts, but most importantly, to making a difference in the lives of Californians for whom ending domestic violence means more than words can ever say.
By: Peter Long, Ph.D.
June 26, 2015

Reflection Season

This summer marks five years since I first stepped into my role as president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Foundation

By: Peter Long, Ph.D.

The year in numbers

2025 year in numbers
$19.5 million awarded
101 grants made

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