by jordancocoxe | Apr 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are the non-medical factors that affect health outcomes. These include where people are born, live, work, play, worship, and age. For individuals in poverty, the insecurity of these social conditions can create real, physical...
by jordancocoxe | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
California continues to celebrate its position as the fourth-largest economy in the world. Yet even as the state reaches historic economic milestones, 17.7% of Californians still live in poverty. This contradiction raises an important question: who is benefiting from...
by jordancocoxe | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Each January, Poverty Awareness Month invites us to pause, reflect, and deepen our understanding of what poverty looks like in our communities and what we can do about it. In California, poverty is often hidden behind statistics, headlines, and misconceptions. It is...
by jordancocoxe | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
This week, starting September 15th, is Diaper Need Awareness Week. To learn more about diaper need in California, see our blog post from February: “The Diaper Difference – Spotlight on Diaper Need in California.” To be a part of fulfilling the mass need, the...
by jordancocoxe | Feb 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spotlight on Diaper Need in California By Jillian Keegan, Projects Coordinator, CalCAPA What if you had to choose between having food on the table for your family or clean diapers for your children? For many families in California, this choice is very real as...
by jordancocoxe | Jan 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tax season can be a stressful time for many Americans, particularly for those who lack the resources to navigate the complexities of tax preparation. Enter the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a lifeline for eligible individuals and families. Managed by...
