How do communities fund equity-driven work, during and beyond grant cycles?
Accountable Communities for Health (ACHs) are using Wellness Funds, flexible, community-managed resources, to sustain local initiatives in housing, prevention, emergency response, violence reduction, and more.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how Wellness Funds:
Complement grant funding by blending public, private, and philanthropic dollars
Support community-led priorities beyond grant restrictions
Align multi-sector resources for greater local impact
Build sustainable financing models for long-term equity efforts
Join this timely conversation to hear how ACHs are structuring Wellness Funds, what’s working on the ground, and why this model is reshaping community partnerships for health equity.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Patricia Valladolid | Director, One San Pedro
One San Pedro brings together housing developers, community partners, and residents to advance a shared vision for neighborhood transformation in San Pedro, California. The One San Pedro Collaborative—led by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, The Richman Group, National CORE, and Century Housing—serves as master developer for the revitalization of the Rancho San Pedro housing site. Formed through this partnership, the One San Pedro Alliance serves as the local Accountable Community for Health (ACH), aligning services, resident leadership, and health equity efforts to drive lasting community impact.
Telina Barrientos | Program Manager, East San Jose PEACE Partnership
The East San Jose PEACE (Prevention Efforts Advance Community Equity) Partnership is a group of residents and organizations working together to build a healthy, peaceful, and empowered community in East San Jose neighborhoods of Santa Clara County. The ACH aims to counteract the conditions that have contributed to violence and trauma by building on local strengths—community pride, diversity, creativity, and a rich history of activism. By putting hope and healing at the center of its work, the partnership is transforming the health and safety of the entire community. Currently the ACH is focused on youth leadership development, anti-displacement, and community resilience.
Dr. Chris Parker | Director of Population & Global Health, Georgia Health Policy Center
Dr. Parker is a public health strategist with expertise in population health improvement, local wellness funds, health equity, and strategic planning. He leads major initiatives at the Georgia Health Policy Center, including community health needs assessments, equity frameworks, and multisector evaluations. A skilled facilitator and trained family physician, he has spent several years studying how local wellness funds can advance and sustain community health. His work connects clinical insight, policy development, and cross-sector collaboration.
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR SERIES
This event is part of CACHI’s new webinar series, Innovating with Accountable Communities for Health, exploring how Accountable Communities for Health (ACHs) across California are advancing equity, reimagining systems, and building the infrastructure for long-term community well-being. Through real-world case examples and on-the-ground insights, each session will spotlight innovative strategies for developing and sustaining community-driven solutions.