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Our vision is to create a better California by giving back and offering support to all our communities. To make this a reality, we’ve implemented programs that tackle pressing issues, from youth mental health to health equity and beyond.

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Blue Shield of California Foundation

Blue Shield of California Foundation is an independent grantmaking organization funded by Blue Shield of California. In addition to Blue Shield’s philanthropic efforts, we have invested more than $60 million through our Foundation over the last three years to support lasting and equitable solutions to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence.

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Latest News

"You Belong Here": Wellness Together Marks a Decade of Supporting Youth Mental Health

"You Belong Here": Wellness Together Marks a Decade of Supporting Youth Mental Health

October 8, 2026
Blue Shield of California Awards $125,000 to Oakland Nonprofits Advancing Youth Mental Health

Blue Shield of California Awards $125,000 to Oakland Nonprofits Advancing Youth Mental Health

October 6, 2026
Blue Shield of California Launches Food as Health Initiative With Support for Alameda County Community Food Bank

Blue Shield of California Launches Food as Health Initiative With Support for Alameda County Community Food Bank

September 28, 2026
Blue Shield and Wellness Together Support Youth Mental Health Across California

Blue Shield and Wellness Together Support Youth Mental Health Across California

September 9, 2026
San Francisco Business Times Recognizes Blue Shield’s Sustainability Impact

San Francisco Business Times Recognizes Blue Shield’s Sustainability Impact

August 19, 2026
Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky Youth Mental Health Initiative Earns National North Star Award

Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky Youth Mental Health Initiative Earns National North Star Award

July 29, 2026
“We Believe in You”: Blue Shield of California and UC Berkeley Celebrate School of Public Health 2026 Graduates

“We Believe in You”: Blue Shield of California and UC Berkeley Celebrate School of Public Health 2026 Graduates

June 17, 2026
Alongside Blue Shield of California, Hundreds of Young People Brave the Rain to Speak Up for Mental Health

Alongside Blue Shield of California, Hundreds of Young People Brave the Rain to Speak Up for Mental Health

June 3, 2026
California Schools and Community Leaders Step Up for Youth Mental Health

California Schools and Community Leaders Step Up for Youth Mental Health

June 2, 2026
350 Blue Shield and Stellarus Volunteers Provide Tens of Thousands of Meals During Statewide Day of Service

350 Blue Shield and Stellarus Volunteers Provide Tens of Thousands of Meals During Statewide Day of Service

May 5, 2026
Ascendiun Family of Companies — Blue Shield of California, Stellarus, and Altais — Will Reduce Direct Emissions by 42%

Ascendiun Family of Companies — Blue Shield of California, Stellarus, and Altais — Will Reduce Direct Emissions by 42%

April 28, 2026
Blue Shield of California Joins Cal Fire and California ReLeaf for Arbor Week

Blue Shield of California Joins Cal Fire and California ReLeaf for Arbor Week

April 21, 2026
Blue Shield of California and California Department of Education Offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to California Teachers

Blue Shield of California and California Department of Education Offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to California Teachers

March 25, 2026
Powered by Purpose: Nearly All of Blue Shield of California’s Employees Gave Back in 2025

Powered by Purpose: Nearly All of Blue Shield of California’s Employees Gave Back in 2025

January 28, 2026
Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield Promise Celebrate Ninth Year Sponsoring Los Angeles MLK Day Parade

Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield Promise Celebrate Ninth Year Sponsoring Los Angeles MLK Day Parade

January 27, 2026
Mental Health Matters: Youth Voices Call for Action and an End to Stigma

Mental Health Matters: Youth Voices Call for Action and an End to Stigma

December 9, 2025
Blue Shield of California, SilverSneakers and the Alzheimer's Association Team Up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Blue Shield of California, SilverSneakers and the Alzheimer's Association Team Up for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

December 3, 2025
Blue Shield of California and Wellness Together Honor California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom With 2025 Mental Health Innovator Award

Blue Shield of California and Wellness Together Honor California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom With 2025 Mental Health Innovator Award

October 9, 2025
Hundreds of Blue Shield Employees — and Their Pets — Join Forces With Pet Partners for the World’s Largest Pet Walk

Hundreds of Blue Shield Employees — and Their Pets — Join Forces With Pet Partners for the World’s Largest Pet Walk

September 24, 2025
Blue Shield of California Volunteers Remove Over 500 Pounds of Trash From California Shores

Blue Shield of California Volunteers Remove Over 500 Pounds of Trash From California Shores

September 23, 2025
Staying Safe When Air Quality Is Bad

Staying Safe When Air Quality Is Bad

September 18, 2025
Amid Year-Round Wildfires and Climate Events, Students Carry the Weight of Climate Anxiety

Amid Year-Round Wildfires and Climate Events, Students Carry the Weight of Climate Anxiety

September 9, 2025
Blue Shield of California Volunteers Team Up With The Salvation Army to Support Veterans and Families In Need

Blue Shield of California Volunteers Team Up With The Salvation Army to Support Veterans and Families In Need

July 24, 2025
Speaking up, Reaching Out: How One Teen Is Advocating for Youth Mental Health

Speaking up, Reaching Out: How One Teen Is Advocating for Youth Mental Health

May 28, 2025
School-Based Partnerships Are Powering Youth Mental Health Solutions Across California

School-Based Partnerships Are Powering Youth Mental Health Solutions Across California

May 27, 2025
Blue Shield of California Awards $300,000 to Oakland Nonprofit Groups to Advance Youth Mental Health, Wellness

Blue Shield of California Awards $300,000 to Oakland Nonprofit Groups to Advance Youth Mental Health, Wellness

April 23, 2025
300 Blue Shield of California Volunteers Rolled up Their Sleeves to Honor Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta

300 Blue Shield of California Volunteers Rolled up Their Sleeves to Honor Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta

April 2, 2025
“Trees Play a Crucial Role in Public Health”: Blue Shield Celebrates California Arbor Week

“Trees Play a Crucial Role in Public Health”: Blue Shield Celebrates California Arbor Week

March 13, 2025
A Culture of Philanthropy: 99% of Blue Shield of California’s Employees Gave Back in 2024

A Culture of Philanthropy: 99% of Blue Shield of California’s Employees Gave Back in 2024

January 28, 2025
Blue Shield Volunteers Team Up With Kingdom Day Parade Organizers to Support Wildfire Recovery Over Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend

Blue Shield Volunteers Team Up With Kingdom Day Parade Organizers to Support Wildfire Recovery Over Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend

January 23, 2025
Blue Shield Partners With Local Program, Anchors in Resilient Communities, to Improve Health Outcomes and Empower Those Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Disruptions

Blue Shield Partners With Local Program, Anchors in Resilient Communities, to Improve Health Outcomes and Empower Those Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Disruptions

December 3, 2024
Over 400 Blue Shield Employees and Their Furry Friends Made a Difference With Nonprofit, Pet Partners

Over 400 Blue Shield Employees and Their Furry Friends Made a Difference With Nonprofit, Pet Partners

October 29, 2024
How to Stay Healthy When Air Quality Is Bad

How to Stay Healthy When Air Quality Is Bad

September 30, 2024
Blue Shield Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves to Make Oakland Greener

Blue Shield Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves to Make Oakland Greener

August 22, 2024
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