The California Wellness Foundation newsletter titled Portfolio is published quarterly by the Communications Department. Its purpose is to report on the Foundation’s efforts to improve the health of Californians through its grantmaking program. Grantseekers, program planners, policymakers, news media professionals and representatives from other foundations can learn about:

• successful projects funded within the Foundation’s priority areas;
• various approaches used to address local health issues throughout the state;
• results from recently funded research;
• effective funding strategies; and
• current health issues affecting Californians.

In this issue…

Cover Story
Celebrating 10 years of health-focused grantmaking

Evolution of TCWF Grantmaking
Read an interview in which Gary L. Yates and Tom G. David discuss the evolution of TCWF's grantmaking efforts and philosophies.

In The News:
Find out more about Founding Board Member Roger F. Greaves and his role and accomplishments in the formation of TCWF.

TCWF Announces New Board Officers 
Luz A. Vega-Marquis and Douglas X. Patiño, Ph.D., have been named chair and vice chair, respectively, of TCWF’s board of directors.

TCWF Appoints Two New Program Directors
Nicole J. Jones and Sandra J. Martinez, have been appointed program directors of the Violence Prevention priority area, which includes the Violence Prevention Initiative.

Also in this issue:

How To Apply

Grants Awarded In December,  2001

What's New:

• TPPI public education campaign grantee produces photo essay. 
• TCWF welcomes new staff.
• TCWF grantees advocate best practices for improving children’s health.
• VPI public education forum on youth violence prevention held. 
• Kudos