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Sierra Health Foundation Celebrates 40 Years
This year, Sierra Health Foundation celebrates 40 years of grantmaking, partnership and changemaking. In a field that moves quickly to meet evolving community needs and navigate uncertainty, we’re taking time to honor this milestone and the people who made it possible. We’re highlighting 40 moments across 40 years of the Foundation’s history.
Recent News
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: 10 Years of the Black Child Legacy Campaign
December 18, 2025
This year, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation is honored to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Black Child Legacy Campaign—a landmark community-driven movement that has reshaped how Sacramento County protects and uplifts Black children and families. To commemorate this milestone, we invite you to watch our new anniversary video. Continue reading...
Sierra Health Foundation Celebrates 40 Years
November 13, 2025
Sierra Health Foundation is celebrating 40 years of grantmaking, partnership and changemaking. In a field that moves quickly to meet evolving community needs and navigate uncertainty, we’re taking time to honor this milestone and the people who made it possible. Since our beginnings as the Sierra Foundation for Health in 1984, the world—and our funding region—has transformed. Our courageous public, philanthropic and community partners have shown what’s possible when we invest in equity and act together. Continue reading...
California Continues to Invest in Harm Reduction: 14 New Partners Join COPHRI
November 4, 2025
In 2024, California’s historic $61 million investment in harm reduction through the California Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Initiative (COPHRI) marked a turning point in how the state supports people who use drugs. Now, that commitment deepens with a third round of COPHRI funding, bringing $4.2 million in additional resources to 14 new partners across the state. Continue reading...