by calcapa | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence made a founding promise: that all people are created equal, with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It’s the promise at the heart of the American Dream. Though the promise...
by calcapa | May 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every May, communities across the country recognize Community Action Month– a time to celebrate the work of Community Action Agencies and the people fighting every day to reduce poverty, expand opportunity, and strengthen local communities. In California, that work...
by calcapa | 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 calcapa | 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 calcapa | 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 calcapa | 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...
