by calcapa | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
California faced another hotter-than-average summer, with heat waves taking many parts of the state well into triple digits. When temperatures climb, residents rely more than ever on their air conditioning to keep them safe and healthy. Extreme heat means high energy...
by calcapa | Aug 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
As children head back to school this month, many families are gearing up to make difficult decisions. What happens when a child can’t get to class because of unreliable transportation? Or when parents must choose between paying for groceries, the utility bill, and...
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...
