This feature is part of an HCBF series highlighting the important work our partners do with the grants they receive. Environmental education is important. Kay Ice would know. As a curriculum developer who helped found Think Earth, Ice has spent much of her life ensuring that students receive equitable access to learn about the world […]
‘It Takes a Village’: Buddhist Tzu Chi Assists Port-impacted Communities During Pandemic
This feature is part of an HCBF series highlighting the important work our partners do with the grants they receive. Sabrina Ho works with her organization, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (BCTF) to help others as a non profit organization. Although being an organization for over 30 years in the United States, nobody knew how […]
Protecting yourself and your loved ones from polluted wildfire air
The port communities of Wilmington and San Pedro seem to always experience poor air quality, whether they be from port-related activities or vehicle emissions. Many who live here are aware that poor air quality adversely affects the health and well-being of themselves and their loved ones. Exposure to dirty air is one of the most […]
HCBF Releases over $209,000 in Funds for Community Health and Wellness
HCBF is thrilled to announce the release of $209,169 in grants to Los Angeles Walks, South Bay Center for Counseling, Sharefest Community Development, and Wilmington Community Clinic. The Port Community Mitigation Trust Funds will be used for health and wellness in the Port of Los Angeles communities of San Pedro and Wilmington! These organizations have […]
Ensuring Mental Health for Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our lifestyles, and it has made seniors even more vulnerable to a problem that was already a crisis in the US: isolation, loneliness, and mental health struggles. Preventing those issues while maintaining a safe lifestyle during the pandemic has presented new challenges. While there is no easy solution, […]