Designing a Countywide Framework to Optimize Public Health Investments
Fresno County and FUSE are collaborating to build a data-driven framework to evaluate the impact of public health investments and guide resource allocation. FUSE Executive Fellow Elissa Schuler Adair will conduct a listening tour with stakeholders across government, academia, and community partners to assess current data systems, service delivery models,... Read more
Enabling Financially Sustainable, Accessible Beach Management
Los Angeles County and FUSE are collaborating to modernize beach management policies to balance financial sustainability with advancing public access. FUSE Executive Fellow Atisa Sioshansi will conduct a comprehensive listening tour across County agencies, frontline staff, and community members, particularly BIPOC communities and people with disabilities, to understand barriers to... Read more
Strengthening Civic Identity Through Developing a New City Hall
The City of East Palo Alto seeks to enhance community engagement and encourage civic participation. To support this work, the City enlisted FUSE Executive Fellow Jerry Chang, who developed a series of new tools and strategies to build partnerships and strengthen collaboration with community members. During the COVID-19 crisis, Chang... Read more
Advancing Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Resilience
San Diego County and FUSE are helping farmers adopt climate-smart practices that strengthen local food systems and build long-term resilience. Producers across the county are managing drought, heat, and shifting market pressures while working to keep food local and maintain healthy land. Access to resources and technical assistance can determine... Read more
Advancing Decarceration Through Community-Based Care Facilities and Operations
Los Angeles County and FUSE are planning the facilities and operations needed to close an aging jail while expanding community-based alternatives that prioritize care. Moving away from incarceration and toward care requires new infrastructure, careful coordination, and deep collaboration with community. The County is advancing operational plans that support safe... Read more
Advancing Decarceration Through Community-Based Care
Los Angeles County and FUSE are working together to implement a transformative decarceration strategy that replaces incarceration with coordinated, community-based care. FUSE Executive Fellow Arthur Bray-Simons will engage a wide range of stakeholders, including health departments, justice agencies, and community partners, with a focus on justice-affected BIPOC individuals, LGBTQ+ people,... Read more
Building Organizational Capacity to Expand Healthcare Access
First 5 Fresno County and FUSE are collaborating to expand access to community-based healthcare by strengthening the operational and financial capacity of local organizations. FUSE Executive Fellow BJ Harlow will engage diverse stakeholders, including community-based organizations (CBOs), health systems, and public agencies, to understand barriers to funding access and to... Read more
Advancing Equity and Sustainability in Workforce Development
The Department of Health and Human Services in Long Beach is navigating significant challenges in workforce development, particularly in addressing the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations. Historical economic disparities have disproportionately affected low-income residents and communities of color, creating barriers to health services and employment opportunities. These challenges have... Read more
Cultivating Partnerships to Build Wealth and Financial Inclusion
The Port of Long Beach is an economic powerhouse, handling $200 billion worth of goods annually and supporting 2.6 million jobs nationwide. However, the West Long Beach neighborhood that houses the port, where 90% of residents are people of color, with significant Latino, Black, and Filipino communities, suffers from poor... Read more
Building Effective, Inclusive Approaches to Countywide Coordination of Equitable Services
Los Angeles County, home to 9.7 million residents across 88 cities and diverse communities, is working to improve the coordination and delivery of services with a focus on equity and inclusion. Through the Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative and the newly established Prevention and Promotion Coordination and Implementation Team... Read more