Our Values

Our values of integrity, partnership, possibility, equity and dignity inform all that we do. We believe it’s possible to improve the lives of all Californians by collaborating with partners who seek out the best, most innovative solutions that advance everyone’s well-being.

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2017: The Year in Numbers

In 2017, Blue Shield of California Foundation awarded $25.6 million to organizations working to improve the health and well

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Faith in the Future

December 14, 2017 I visited Ojai recently with my wife and we decided to go to Sunday service in Spanish at a nearby church. The congregation was beautifully diverse and
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Defending the Dream

The Trump Administration's decision to end DACA is an inhumane act that impacts all of us and stymies progress.
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Brush, Treat, Repeat.

My husband and I recently became the people to two delightful and raucous puppies. I’ve never before had a dog in my adult life - let alone two - and learning to understand
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What it means to “Act Now”

When I joined Blue Shield of California Foundation just over a year ago, I was excited to use my skills and knowledge to help strengthen California’s healthcare safety net and
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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 is that our mission has not changed, and our
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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 out. I kept repeating this, every time looking to
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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 Health and the Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba
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Thoughts for San Bernardino

Our hearts go out to the victims, families, and community of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Public Health Department has been – and remains – a steadfast partner in
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