Los Angeles community leaders and civic partners have launched The Fund for Advancing Public Health LA, a privately funded foundation aimed at protecting essential public health services as LA County faces steep budget reductions.
The launch comes as LA County has sustained nearly $50 million in cuts to public health programs since the beginning of 2025, resulting in reductions in services and workforce — including the closure of seven public health clinics — that have disproportionately impacted the county’s most marginalized communities.
The foundation will generate flexible, non-federal revenue to support disease prevention, health promotion, environmental health, and emergency preparedness, with a focus on serving residents regardless of immigration status, income, sexual orientation, or gender identity…