The Process

About the Planning Process

The California Community Foundation (CCF) embarked on a robust community listening phase from June to December 2024, as part of its broader strategic framework development. Grounded in the belief that CCF is Los Angeles’ community foundation, this phase was designed to ensure that the voices of Angelenos—across geography, language, and lived experience—were centered in shaping the foundation’s mission, vision and priorities for the next decade.

CCF asked over 2,000 stakeholders across the county what that good life looks like—and what stands in the way of achieving it. These open-ended conversations were facilitated through a series of in-person and virtual listening and community sessions that took place in every corner of Los Angeles County, hosted in collaboration with trusted nonprofit partners.

Participants were invited to bring their full selves to the conversation—as residents, workers, organizers, students, caregivers, and more. These dialogues were marked by honesty, urgency, and a deep commitment to place. Translation services ensured inclusive participation across language communities, while youth engagement helped elevate generational perspectives on the future of Los Angeles.

This community-informed process is helping CCF revisit and refine its mission, vision, and values, and define organizational priorities for the coming decade. The insights gathered during this phase were critical to aligning CCF’s work with the hopes and needs of the communities it serves. By grounding our strategy in community voices, CCF is making a long-term commitment to act boldly, invest equitably, and stay accountable to the people of Los Angeles.