Juneteenth is June 19th, 2024. This date marks the anniversary of June 19th, 1865 when 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were freed by the Union Army through the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, two and a half years after it was issued by Abraham Lincoln. Juneteenth was first celebrated as federal holiday in 2021, but has been celebrated under names such as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day since 1866.
The goal of Juneteenth has been described by historians as “to celebrate, to educate, and to agitate.” It is a good reminder that celebration of emancipation does not erase the historical injustices done to enslaved people in the United States, the repercussions of which we still feel today. As public health equity professionals, it is encouraged to declare racism as a public health crisis. CHEAC has put together a list of county declarations in California
if you would like to see local examples. The Network
for Public Health Law has put together an
FAQ on declarations of racism as a public health crisis
including toolkits, correct race and ethnicity
terminology, implementing anti-racist practices, and
how this intersects with other social justice
issues. Visit
the Network of Public Health Law's website
to view these resources.
To learn more about the history of Juneteenth, read Today in History, June 19th from the Library of Congress.
There are many important causes we can learn about and advocate for in June of 2024. Please take a look at other major movements, such as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month,
National Safety Month,
PTSD Awareness Month
and many more!
Latest News & Program Reminders
Introducing: Domain Bites!
The TA team is excited to
share Domain Bites, a four-video mini-series that
dives into each domain and their respective
competencies. Each video provides a brief background
to how the organizational assessment was developed
and showcases the amazing work taking place around
the state within each competency.
To check out domain bites click the links
below:
You can also access Domain Bites by visiting the
Equity Technical Assistance and Grant Management Portal.
For questions, please
reach out to your technical assistance specialist
for your region.
June 7, 2024
Launch of the 2024 Organizational Assessment for Equity Infrastructure
This June, the Equity TA Team will be releasing the 2024 cycle of the Annual Organizational Assessment for Equity Infrastructure. Every cycle of the past two years, 59/61 LHDs across California have participated in the assessment and we are excited to see the results from this year!
To learn more about the Annual Assessment, including viewing the assessment tool, FAQ, and 2022 & 2023 results reports, please visit the CDPH Assessment website.
June 13, 2024
2024 Organizational Assessment for Equity Infrastructure Webinar
Join us on June 13th to discuss the 2024 Organizational Assessment. During this webinar, we will:
- Dive deeper into new resources and materials around the assessment
- Hear from Sacramento County and Stanislaus County and learn more about their approaches in completing and navigating the assessment.
- Have time dedicated time to connect with other regions to discuss best practices around completion of the survey.
- Engage in Q&A with CDPH
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Note: This webinar will be taking the place of the monthly TA Team Office Hours
June 21st, 2024
CERI Y3Q4 Submission DUE
CERI Y3Q4 Submission will be due on Friday, June 21st, 2024. This submission will include the following:
- Spend Plan & Expenditure Report
- Invoice for any spending from April 1st –May 30th 2024
- Work Plan & Progress Report Update from January 1st, 2024- June 2024.
For questions, please reach out to your technical assistance specialist for your region.
Homebase Webinar Series June 5th, 10 and 12th
Wednesday, June 5th | 10:00 am – 11:30am
Webinar Series: Overview of CoC & CE
Join Homebase for an educational webinar on Continuums of Care (CoC) and Coordinated Entry (CE). Discover the fundamental components of homeless systems of care, including the structures and lead roles in the community. Learn and explore opportunities for cross-sector collaboration between public health and homeless service providers. The presentation will help better equip you to engage with and become part of a compassionate community committed to ending and preventing homelessness in California! Homebase, a nonprofit technical assistance provider to local CoCs will be the lead presenter. Bring questions and challenges you and/or your staff have had engaging in cross-sector efforts.
Evite link: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Monday, June 10th | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Webinar Series: Best Practices from DPHs
Join Homebase for a webinar on Cross-Sector Best Practices from Departments of Public Health (DPH). Hear from multiple DPHs as they share their work at the cross-sector of public health and homelessness. Hear about strategies for overcoming common barriers, challenges, and opportunities in deepening local partnerships and cross-sector approaches to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. The presentation will help you gain insights into strengthening relationships and collaboration between your DPH and local Continuums of Care (CoCs)/homeless systems of care.
Evite link: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Wednesday, June 12th | 9:30am – 10:30am
Webinar Series: Overview of ECM & CS
Join Homebase for an educational webinar on Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Support (CS). Discover how new Medi-Cal benefits can provide comprehensive care coordination and housing-related services to Medi-Cal members with complex health needs, especially people experiencing homelessness. Homebase will be the lead presenter, a nonprofit technical assistance provider to local continuums of care (CoCs). The presentation will equip you to grasp the significance of ECM/CS and their impacts on individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness within California's broader health care system.
Evite link: Meeting Registration - Zoom
June 17th, 2024
Safe Outdoor Sites Presents: A Promising Practices Panel
11am-12pm PST
Connect with peers and learn from experts nationwide to share best practices and innovative ideas around running a safe outdoor site.
Panelists Will Discuss:
- Strategies for establishing safe outdoor sites.
- Work to connect residents to permanent housing opportunities.
- Efforts to address public health crisis in safe outdoor sites.
To learn more or to register, click here.
Opportunity for Community-Based Non Profits:
State of CA Community Outreach and Education Master Service Agreement
Deadline 6/20/2024
The California Department of General Services (DGS), has just released an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the State of California Community Outreach and Education Master Service Agreement (MSA). This MSA will be a multiple-award agreement that will create a list of pre-approved community-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, that California state and local governmental agencies can contract with on outreach and engagement projects.
The goal of the MSA is to create contracting efficiencies for the state and nonprofits when partnering. Any community-based nonprofit is encouraged to submit a bid!
The IFB event package can be found here.
Upcoming Key Dates:
- Bidder's Conference: June 6, 2024 10am
- Questions due: June 11, 2024
- Bids due: June 20, 2024 at 2pm
Conference Opportunity:
2024 Out & Equal Workplace Summit- Illuminate
Illuminating Truth, Community, and the Path Forward
October 7-10, 2024, Orlando, FL
The Workplace Summit will take place in Orlando on October 7-10. The largest LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion event in the world brings together a global community of thought leaders and changemakers to knowledge share, exchange promising and/or best practices for making measurable and lasting change, and to network in ways that build important relationships that last a lifetime.
Attendees will:
- Gain knowledge, insights, and solution-oriented and actionable strategies proven to advance LGBTQ+ equity in the workplace and beyond.
- Engage in rich and meaningful discussions with leaders, influencers, and advocates from around the world
- Build community and create lasting connections.
- Supercharge your individual capacity for change and leave refueled, reenergized, and ready for what’s ahead.
To learn more, or to register click here.
Learn more about our Awareness Month holidays by clicking on the
FREE trainings below!
LGBTQ and Inclusive Language
From the Western Region Public Health Training Center: “The LGBTQ+ population faces disproportionate health risks. Stigma, discrimination, and a general lack of understanding of specific needs of the LGBTQ+ population reduces access to safe healthcare and services. Learn about health disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ population and the health consequences of ongoing stigma and discrimination. Familiarize yourself with current terms and practice using language appropriately to contribute to improving health equity for the LGBTQ+ population.”
To take this free training, click here.
Introduction to Health Equity and Racial Justice
Hosted by Human Impact Partners: By grounding health equity work in a clear analysis of the root causes of inequities, we are better equipped to identify the strategies required to achieve health for all. This recorded webinar will serve as an introduction to exploring a racial justice and power framework as a way to center equity in organizational practices.
Learning Objectives
- Internalize shared language as it relates to discourse on racism, power, and health equity
- Describe the historical context of systemic racism in the U.S. and how/why it is maintained
- Articulate the intersection of racial justice and public health
To take this training, click here.
Race, Racism, & Health Symposium
Hosted by Dr. David R Williams, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, the Colorado Black Health Collective, and the University of Denver. The training includes 3 videos including a keynote from Dr. Williams, Sandra Hernandez of the California Healthcare Foundation, and panel.
Learning Objectives
- Examine structures and systems that produce racial inequities.
- Identify factors in the social environment that can contribute or impede, the achievement of health equity for the health of individuals and communities.
- Discuss the importance of partnerships and cross sector collaborations to advance health equity.
To take this training, click here.
Safe Zone Project
The Safe Zone Project (SZP) is a free online resource providing curricula, activities, and other resources for educators facilitating Safe Zone trainings (sexuality, gender, and LGBTQ+ education sessions), and learners who are hoping to explore these concepts on their own. Co-created by Meg Bolger and Sam Killermann in 2013, the SZP has become the go-to resource for anyone looking to add some Safe Zone to their life.
To learn more about The Safe Zone Project, or to take one of their free trainings,
click here.
Technical Assistance (TA) Services Available:
For general inquiries or
to schedule a 1:1 consultation, send an email to
your Equity Specialist (below) via
the Equity Technical Assistance Portal:
Rural North | Haley Ni
Greater Sierra-Sacramento | Claudia
Medina
Central California | Chantelle
Comeau
Bay Area
| Salina Ramachhita
Southern California/ Los Angeles |
Jessica Medina
To share an event,
resource, job opportunity, or highlight a success
story from your LHJ, please email us at the
Equity Portal by
the 20th of the month.
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