In the wake of political orders and actions that are bringing fear into our communities,
leaders reaffirm their commitment to protecting communities, defending progress, and keeping the California Dream within reach for all.

A coalition of California’s leading philanthropic organizations issued the following joint
statement:

As California’s philanthropic leaders, we stand committed to advancing the resilience, renewal,
and unity of the communities we serve.

Forces may try to terrorize, divide, and demonize us — but we will not let them define us or our
story.

California proves that prosperity grows when all people have the building blocks to a good life:
safe homes, clean air, good schools, quality healthcare, food on the table, and decent jobs. We
are unwavering in our commitment to protect our people and our progress.

Even in the face of indiscriminate fires that have stripped our families of loved ones, houses,
and jobs – we have not lost our sense of community. We know that what ties us together
outweighs what tears us apart.

While we may grieve the pain many of our communities are experiencing right now, their
resilience fuels our resolve.

The California Dream is the American Dream — one enshrined in our constitution, that says
freedom and the opportunity to build a better life belongs to all of us.
We will not rest until this dream is realized.”

Signatories:
California Community Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation
East Bay Community Foundation
Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Latino Community Foundation
Liberty Hill Foundation
Rosenberg Foundation
San Francisco Foundation
Sierra Health Foundation
The California Wellness Foundation
Weingart Foundation
College Futures Foundation