At the heart of the Latino Power Fund, we are investing in the wellness, leadership, and collective power of Latino and Latina-led organizations that are shaping the future.
Every ten years the U.S. Constitution mandates a count of every person in the country, making the Census a fundamental piece of our democracy.
It is difficult to overstate the importance of a fair census count. When census information is inaccurate, it threatens to muffle the voices of undercounted groups and regions, undermining the basic political equality central to our democracy.
The 2020 Census faced a daunting set of challenges. The Census Bureau faced budget constraints like never before, and the data collection was rolled out online for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, scaling back door‐to‐door outreach and canvassing.
Philanthropy California remains committed to supporting our democracy and fostering civic engagement. We have initiated our work towards a complete and accurate 2030 Census in California.
The Central Valley Democracy Fund is the James B. McClatchy Foundation's rapid response fund to meet urgent challenges and opportunities impacting the Central Valley’s civic ecosystem, providing responsive, general operating support that protects and advances the region’s democratic outcomes.
The Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund provides urgent assistance to families and small business owners through trusted community partners. A special VCCF committee of respected local leaders ensures transparent distribution of resources to address our most critical humanitarian needs.
Census data informs the allocation of over $170 billion of federal funds to California. These funds support important programs such as Medi-Cal, housing, and food assistance programs.