San Joaquin Valley Health Fund

Equity on the Road es un encuentro regional que reúne a miembros de la comunidad, socios y líderes de todo el Valle de San Joaquín para compartir historias, crear conexiones y tomar medidas sobre los temas que más importan.
El evento se basa en la Plataforma Política de IHHEEL, con la participación de la comunidad que guía la defensa de los derechos en salud, vivienda, inmigración, justicia ambiental, educación, uso de la tierra y la brecha digital.
Por qué existe:
Durante años, los residentes del Valle viajaron a Sacramento para participar en Equity on the Mall. Equity on the Road se lanzó en 2024 para acercar la defensa de los derechos a la gente y eliminar barreras como la distancia, el transporte y el costo.
Qué esperar:
- Conversaciones con líderes comunitarios y funcionarios electos
- Perspectivas sobre las prioridades políticas que dan forma al Valle
- Conexiones con socios y organizaciones
- Un espacio acogedor con comida, actividades para niños e interpretación.
- Oportunidades para tomar medidas más allá del evento.
Para obtener más información sobre el movimiento y la incidencia durante todo el año, visite equityontheroad.org. 

Equity on the Road is a regional gathering that brings community members, partners and leaders from across the San Joaquin Valley together to share stories, build connections and take action on the issues that matter most.
The event is rooted in the IHHEEL Policy Platform—a community‑informed framework guiding advocacy on health, housing, immigration, environmental justice, education, land use and the digital divide.
Why it exists:
For years, Valley residents traveled to Sacramento for Equity on the Mall. Equity on the Road was launched in 2024 to bring advocacy closer to home and remove barriers like distance, transportation and cost.
What to expect:
- Conversations with community leaders and elected officials
- Insight into policy priorities shaping the Valley
- Connections with partners and organizations
- A welcoming space with food, kids’ activities and interpretation
- Opportunities to take action beyond the event
Learn more about the movement and year-round advocacy at equityontheroad.org. 

The Valley leads—and on April 2, communities, partners and leaders will gather at Fresno State to shape what’s next for our region.
Equity on the Road lifts up the issues that matter most and strengthens year-round advocacy across the San Joaquin Valley.
Shared priorities include:
🗣️ Community voices at the center
🌎 Inclusion for immigrant families
💼 Prosperity shared across the Valley
💰 Public investment that reflects our values
☀️ Climate resilience for frontline communities
🏡 Housing stability as a foundation for opportunity
🏥 Health access for every community
🚀 Turning vision into coordinated action
 
Learn more about the movement and our ongoing work at equityontheroad.org.

El Valle lidera—y el 2 de abril, comunidades, socios y líderes se reunirán en Universidad Estatal de Fresno para dar forma a lo que sigue para nuestra región.
Equity on the Road eleva los temas que más importan y fortalece la defensa durante todo el año en el Valle de San Joaquín.
Las prioridades incluyen:
🗣️ Las voces de la comunidad en el centro
🌎 Inclusión para las familias inmigrantes
💼 Prosperidad compartida en todo el Valle
💰 Inversión pública que refleje nuestros valores
☀️Resiliencia climática para las comunidades más vulnerables 
🏡 Estabilidad de vivienda como base para la oportunidad
🏥 Acceso a la salud para todas las comunidades
🚀 Convertir la visión en acción coordinada
Para obtener más información sobre el movimiento y nuestro trabajo actual en equityontheroad.org

Equitable access to the outdoors matters. From Tulare to Modesto, The Center’s San Joaquin Valley Health Fund partners are transforming access to nature. In the first round of our Land Use & Open Spaces Cluster Funding Program, we awarded $250,000 to five community-based organizations driving equity, conservation and climate resilience across the San Joaquin Valley. Check out their impact, by the numbers: 
brought 400+ farmworker families into public lands for healing and connection through nature outings and wellness events                   
empowered 200+ residents to fight pesticide pollution and reclaim safe outdoor spaces                                                                                               
mobilized 4,000+ residents for wildfire education and green space advocacy 
engaged 250+ locals in reimagining parks and planning for justice 
rallied 575+ voices to pass Modesto’s Park Equity Resolution 
This work is especially meaningful during Environmental Awareness Month, as we honor the communities leading the way in conservation and climate justice.
Together, we’re closing the nature gap and building a healthier, greener Valley for all.

For too long, the San Joaquin Valley has been overlooked. Equity on the Mall is a reminder to decisionmakers that promises aren’t enough—we need action. 10 of the nation’s 15 most polluted cities are in California—many in the Valley. Nearly 1 in 5 Valley residents live below the poverty line. Rural communities have 50% fewer primary care doctors than urban areas. We need: ✅ Better healthcare access ✅ Investments in clean air and water ✅ Economic opportunities that uplift ALL communities $ It’s time for measurable progress. Join us on April 23 in the fight for equity.
 
Durante demasiado tiempo, el Valle de San Joaquín ha sido ignorado. Equity on the Mall es un recordatorio para quienes toman decisiones de que las promesas no son suficientes: necesitamos acción. % 10 de las 15 ciudades más contaminadas del país están en California—muchas de ellas en el Valle. & Casi 1 de cada 5 residentes del Valle vive en pobreza. ‘ Las comunidades rurales tienen un 50% menos de médicos de atención primaria que las zonas urbanas. Necesitamos: ✅ Mejor acceso al cuidado médico ✅ Inversiones en aire limpio y agua potable ✅ Oportunidades económicas que impulsen a TODAS las comunidades + Es hora de un progreso tangible. Únete a nosotros el 23 de abril en Equity on the Mall para abogar por una economía que beneficie a todos. Construyamos un movimiento por la equidad en salud.

Today is our day! The San Joaquin Valley rises for our communities! We rise for equity in access to healthcare. We are letting state leaders know we need policies to protect and strengthen our health access. 🩺🏥

¡Hoy es nuestro día! ¡El Valle se alza por nuestras comunidades! Levantamos la voz por equidad en acceso a la atención médica. Le estamos diciendo a nuestros líderes estatales que necesitamos pólizas para proteger y reforzar nuestro acceso a la salud. 🩺🏥

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🙌TODAY WE RISE! The San Joaquin Valley rises with hundreds of us gathering at our state capitol to let our state leaders know 🗣️ we rise for equity, health, and opportunity for our valley residents.

🙌¡HOY LEVANTAMOS LA VOZ! El Valle de San Joaquin se alza con cientos de nosotros uniéndonos en el capitolio estatal para demostrarle a nuestros líderes estatales que 🗣️ levantamos la voz por equidad, salud, y oportunidad para los residentes de nuestro valle.

There's plenty more to come today!

Join us for Equity on the Mall day 2 panels live right here on Facebook, or register at www.equityonthemall.org to access simultaneous translation (Hmong, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish).

Join us for Equity on the Mall day 2!

Watch live right here from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or register at www.equityonthemall.org for simultaneous interpreting (Hmong, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish).

The day is here! Join us at . In the San Joaquin Valley, we’re resilient and experts of our lived experiences. Join our coalition of over 170 nonprofit organizations as we discuss critical issues and solutions around immigration, health, housing, education, environmental justice, land use, and the digital divide. Simultaneous interpretation will be available in Spanish, Hmong, Punjabi, and Chinese. Register at www.EquityontheMall today.

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The Valley is Rising! Our leaders have inspired generations of community organizers. We’re home to the next generation of advocates in grassroots organizing. We’re the region where, over the past seven years, a coalition has been driving change together around critical issues like immigration, health, housing, education, environmental justice, land use, and the digital divide. Join us on June 1-2 to learn more about the solutions we believe will make California a .
Register at www.EquityontheMall today.
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