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Award-winning radio producer Rachel Goodman takes a look at the housing crisis on California's Central Coast in her radio documentary "Boomtown Chronicles," funded by the Council under the California Documentary Project. Your donation helps us support project like this. |
Given the current economic crises in California, wouldn’t you like to see a well-researched documentary film that points towards some solutions? Or what about an informative radio series about fixing the state’s education system? Or a lively forum on organic farming and genetically modified crops?
During the past year, the Council received a record number of requests for support. But we could only help a handful of projects. That’s where you come in. Your contribution will help important projects take place — projects that offer new ideas and fresh perspectives on a range of issues and topics. Projects that challenge us to think in new ways about the world we live in — and that inspire us to work for a better future.
Suggested gift amounts: $75.00, $50.00, $25.00.
YES, I want to support projects that offer new ideas and fresh perspectives and that inspire Californians to work for a better future.

Support from individuals is vital to our success.
Make a gift to the Council of $50.00, and we’ll send you a copy of “California Uncovered: Stories for the 21st Century,” CCH’s lively new anthology of California writing that creates a startling portrait of the state. Featured are new voices – Khaled Hosseini, Dao Strom, Greg Sarris, Yxta Maya Murray, Laila Halaby -- names that recall all the nations of the world – and established California writers like Joan Didion and John Steinbeck.
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Make a gift to the council of $75.00 and receive this beautiful California Stories print, designed by renowned graphic artist Michael Schwab. Silk-screened on French archival paper, the dramatic print is 36 inches wide and 15.5 inches tall.

More ways to give
Here are some other ways you can help us strengthen California communities.
- Workplace matching gifts
Double your giving impact by supporting us through workplace matching gifts. Many companies offer employee matching gift programs. To find out if your employer offers matching donations, check with the human resources or corporate giving personnel at your office.
- Gifts of stock and bequests
Stock contribution
A gift of stock can provide much-needed support for the Council and offer you financial benefits as well.
Bequests
Designate a specific bequest to the Council when planning your estate. It will ensure that our vital work continues.
For more information on making a gift of stock or designating a specific bequest send an e-mail to Ann Yoshinaga, development officer at ayoshinaga@calhum.org or call 415/391-1474, ext. 313.

