The Women's Foundation of California invests in women and girls and partners with nonprofits, foundations, corporations, individual donors and policymakers to build a more just and equitable society for everyone. Why California? California is the eighth largest economy in the world. By 2030, the population of California will increase from 37 million to 50 million, fueled primarily by Latina/os and Asian Pacific Islanders. California leads the way in social trends and technology, yet things are far from perfect. Why women? In California, 37% of single mothers and 25% of children live in poverty. One in six women remains uninsured, and 71% of the uninsured are women of color. Women are concentrated in low-wage jobs where the average annual salary is only $14,040. California also has the largest female prison population in the world. What are we doing about this? We give grants to effective and innovative nonprofits. We advocate for better laws and policies and train women community leaders to do the same. We conduct and publish research on women's health and economic well-being. We bring people together to solve problems. And we need your support. Join us.
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WHAT’S NEW TAKE ACTION HERE on policies that affect women and families. Now Available: 2008-2009 Women's Policy Institute Application Now Available: 2008 Community Action OPINION: Mother’s Day: Common Dreams, Painful Realties for Women in Prison Our 2006-2007 Annual Report is here Job Opportunities at the Foundation
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