San Joaquin Community Foundation

San Joaquin County is one of the most diverse regions in our nation, and a place we’re proud to call home. But while we celebrate this diversity, we also recognize the disparities in opportunity: That one’s race, culture, zip code, background, and ability too often determine how our residents experience San Joaquin County. Some residents here thrive, but many others face daily challenges fueled by generational inequities: finding affordable housing, investing in their mental health, accessing the education they need to build a rewarding career, and keeping a small business afloat. As the San Joaquin Community Foundation, we recognize the depth of these disparities, and we prioritize efforts to work with and support disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We envision a community not just where residents’ basic needs are met, but where we all can truly thrive. ▪ Stockton Housing Innovation Fund Achieving the goal of supporting local, impactful, and innovative solutions to improve housing access and outcomes. ▪ Ripon Emergency Response Fund Providing financial assistance to residents of the City of Ripon, California, experiencing economic hardship.