2012 Report To Our Community
We are pleased to provide you a snapshot of our work and, more importantly, the impact it has in California. These stories bring to life our mission of fulfilling America's promise of a caring, inclusive and just democracy. Read more about our impact in 2012.
Good Data = Good Decision Making for Philanthropy
In these severe economic times, foundations are faced with shrinking funding portfolios and skyrocketing needs in the communities they serve. To better meet this need, Healthy City has strategically partnered with funders to transform their philanthropy using mapping and data tools, and innovative research methods.
Shrinking Investments Yield Smaller Returns
Amidst austerity politics during the 2008-2011 Great Recession, California cut funding for early care and education programs by $1.2 billion, resulting in the loss of access to early education programs for over 100,000 children. This report provides a concrete view of where and how our state has chosen to invest – and divest – in its children and working families, and how it can re-deploy these resources.
October 18, 2012
Gang Intervention Workers and Police Build Trust
Gang intervention workers and cops are working together to curb gang violence in Los Angeles. But trust between the two groups hasn’t come easily as some 40 Los Angeles Police Department officers and LA County Sheriff’s deputies made clear during a recent all-day training session on the topic.
September 4, 2012
McGinn reappoints police watchdog, hires respected L.A. adviser
Seattle Mayor names Connie Rice to advise him as the city moves forward in addressing the Justice Department's concerns about the use of excessive force and discriminatory policing.
July 30, 2012
Connie Rice Testifies On Working with Former Gang Members to Reduce Crime
Famed civil rights lawyer Connie Rice and founder of Advancement Project told a congressional panel Wednesday that she tried for years to reform Los Angeles Police Department with lawsuits before trading litigation for cooperation.
