Building Healthy Communities (BHC) is a 10 year, $1 billion comprehensive community initiative launched by The California Endowment in 2010 to advance statewide policy, change the narrative, and transform 14 of California’s communities most devastated by health inequities into places where all people have an opportunity to thrive. Learn about what we do, why we do it, who we are, and why this work matters to all Californians. Learn More
INTRODUCING BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Dr. Anthony Iton believes that reinvigorating democracy in California’s underserved communities is the first step in improving residents’ health. As Senior Vice President of the Building Healthy Communities program, Iton is leading an effort to empower residents in 14 cities across California with the worst health outcomes to fight for changes in their communities that will help them lead healthier lives. Learn More
Transformative and sustained change takes power, youth leadership, strong partnerships, and a compelling new story about how health happens — or should happen — in all communities. To find out more about BHC, what we’re accomplishing, and how you might get involved. Learn More
TAKE THE HEALTH EQUITY CHALLENGE