Grantee Profiles
Blue Shield of California Foundation takes great pride in the work of our grantees. Below are examples of three pioneering grantees.
Health Care and Coverage
Venice Family Clinic
Venice Family Clinic provides comprehensive primary health care, mental health services, health education and child development services, as well as public insurance enrollment to nearly 22,000 patients, most of whom live and work in the neighborhoods of Venice, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Culver City, and Inglewood. Founded in 1970, the clinic has grown from a small storefront operation into the largest free clinic in the country.
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Health and Technology
The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
The Whittier Institute for Diabetes improves the quality of life for people with diabetes through innovative education programs, clinical care, research, and collaborations that pursue prevention and a cure. The Whittier's Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) brings diabetes screening and general diabetes prevention and management information directly to the community it serves.
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Blue Shield Against Violence
Youth Radio
Youth Radio's mission is to promote young people's intellectual, creative and professional growth through training and access to media and to produce the highest quality original media for local and national outlets. The organization brings youth perspectives to the airwaves, putting a spotlight on the concerns and interests of today's young people.
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