The Community Clinics Initiative (CCI), a unique collaboration between Tides and The California Endowment, began in 1999 to provide resources, evidence-based programming and evaluation, education and training to support community health centers and clinics. Through information sharing and major grants, CCI acts as a catalyst to strengthen California's community clinics and health centers to improve health outcomes in underserved communities. The state's community clinics offer high quality, low- and no-cost care, often in rural and inner city areas, providing a lifeline for millions of uninsured and underinsured Californians. Over $58 million in grants have been distributed to date and grantees encompass 90 percent of California's community clinics.

Today, more than any other time in our history, the future viability of community clinics is threatened. Increased demand from uninsured patients, reduced funding and increases in chronic diseases are just a few reasons why CCI's programs help clinics understand and address these economic, environmental and medical factors to face these obstacles head on. Through programs and grants in technology, capacity building and leadership, CCI ensures that clinics remain vital partners in building healthier communities.

Working with Tides

CCI is a project of Tides Center and utilizes the grant-making services of Tides Foundation. Additionally, CCI is a tenant of Thoreau Center for Sustainability, a multi-tenant nonprofit center operated by Tides Shared Spaces. Funding from The California Endowment combined with the services of Tides Network have resulted in the enormous success of this project.

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