The conventional American narrative since the civil rights era has been that states tend to violate our rights, and the federal government intervenes to protect people. But much of American history runs the other way, offering numerous examples of states acting to protect the rights of their people—notably Indigenous peoples,…

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented conversations! We are six months into the biggest economic catastrophe of our lifetimes, with young people bearing the biggest burdens. And yet, youth voices are often unseen and unheard. What kind of economic recovery should we be fighting for? And what can we do to make our vision a…

Please join us for the "State of Education Equity in the Inland Empire" report release on September 30th. This report takes a deep dive into education equity in the region and utilizes both quantative data and in-depth interviews with local experts. The report analyzes data at each education level, and includes detailed maps.…

What happens when youth are not only empowered to speak up, but to govern? The California Endowment, Center for Social Innovation-UCR, and Philanthropy California invite you to a conversation featuring Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, California Endowment CEO Dr. Robert K. Ross, and young leaders from Inland California On…

Join The California Endowment, its President’s Youth Council, and the Center for Social Innovation-UCR for a Pre-Watch Party on Monday, August 24th  from 5-8pm and a kickoff panel discussion with local leaders on the recently released HBO documentary Stockton on my Mind  Find the documentary here:  https://www.hbo.com/…

The push for racial equity in local government is gathering steam across Southern California—an impressive result that has emerged from the civil rights activism of young and older leaders, the partnership of many government agencies, and the support of many elected officials. How did this regional movement get started?…

Dear community partners, We are entering a critical time for the Inland Empire as we approach the end of the decennial census. The new self-response deadline is now September 30, urging our community to expedite our outreach efforts. In response, the Inland Empire Complete Count Committee in partnership with the United States…

Join us for a webinar featuring a comprehensive new report on the Inland Empire's nonprofit sector. The report, the first of its kind since 2009, shows that nonprofit jobs in the Inland Empire pay significantly more than other private-sector jobs. Inland Empire leads California with the highest share of nonprofit startups since…

Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic and recent events surrounding the murder of George Floyd have further exposed the substantial and pre-existing health, racial, economic, and regional disparities across our state. The current moment's challenges underscore​ the critical importance of maintaining our focus on driving…

There is a significant movement underway in Southern California, where employers, government agencies, and funders are creating job opportunities that put community members on a meaningful path to improve their lives. Some of these members have served time in prison, others face developmental disabilities, and others are…