Gaskins Perez Family Update
UncategorizedAltadena resident Shimica Gaskins, President and CEO of End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE, home burned to the ground on Tuesday, January 7, 2024. Shimica…
Trump OMB’s Order to Freeze Anti-Poverty Programs Hurts Children and Families
UncategorizedECPCA, EPIC, and multi-sector coalition of California anti-poverty organizations call for immediate reversal of aid freeze, warning of devastating impacts on low-income families, children, and seniors…
End Child Poverty California Supports Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget, Urges Additional Child and Family Investments
UncategorizedNew revenues and investments needed to advance a more equitable California. [Pasadena, Calif.] – Statement attributable to Shimica Gaskins, President & CEO, End Child Poverty California powered by…
LA Fires Support for Families Right Now
UncategorizedOur hearts are with those affected by the fires ravaging Southern California. We hope everyone is safe and able to find the resources they need. Below are immediate resources…
Keep Moving Forward
Press & Media, UncategorizedReflections on 2024 and Resolutions for 2025 a recurring column from ECPCA’s President & CEO, Shimica Gaskins December 23, 2024 Recently, I’ve been thinking about those who have…
Join Our LA Marathon Team!
UncategorizedThis March 15-16, End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE is coming together for the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon – full, half, and 5K races –to raise money and awareness…
We’re Not Going Anywhere
Press & Media, UncategorizedIntroducing End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE a recurring column from ECPCA’s President & CEO, Shimica Gaskins November 26, 2024 In all my time working to ensure…
California Still Has The Highest Child & Family Poverty Rate of Any State
UncategorizedBold revenues and investments are long overdue The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data from 2023 on poverty, income, and health from its Current Population…
All Pull Together
Press & Media, UncategorizedThe second in a recurring column from GRACE & ECPCA’s President & CEO, Shimica Gaskins August 5, 2024 When I first encounter the long, hot days of summer,…
Forward Together Rally, Rally for a Fair Budget, Select Committee on Poverty Strengthen Coalition Advocacy
UncategorizedThe 2024-25 state budget agreement prioritizes proven safety net programs that provide cash, child care, food, health care, and other supportive services, even in the face of a budget…