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May 1, 2026

BCLC Launches Its 8th Community Incubator Lead in Rancho Cordova: Project Optimism

The Black Child Legacy Campaign (BCLC) is proud to announce an important milestone in our work to end disparities in African American child deaths across Sacramento County: we are expanding to Rancho Cordova and welcoming Project Optimism as our eighth Community Incubator Lead. Continue reading...

November 4, 2025

California Continues to Invest in Harm Reduction: 14 New Partners Join COPHRI

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...

October 30, 2025

Building Resilience for Immigrant Communities in Central California

Immigrant families in California’s Central Valley and Central Coast are facing unprecedented challenges. Intensified federal enforcement, harmful rhetoric and funding uncertainty have left community organizations overwhelmed and immigrant families vulnerable to misinformation and rights violations. Despite immigrants comprising nearly a quarter of California’s population, few organizations receive state funding for legal services—creating a critical gap in protection and support.  Continue reading...