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Meeting the Moment: Standing With Planned Parenthood California Central Coast
Meeting the Moment sometimes means responding quietly and decisively to ensure that essential care remains available, dignified, and within reach. It means supporting institutions that hold steady when uncertainty is high and needs are immediate. In that spirit, Change Happens Foundation is proud to support Planned Parenthood California Central Coast . Planned Parenthood California Central Coast plays a vital role in the health and well being of individuals and families acros
Serge Troxel
Jan 291 min read


Deepening Our Roots in Iowa: Supporting The FreeStore
As Change Happens Foundation continues to grow, so does our commitment to investing in communities where our relationships, responsibilities, and long term vision are strongest. Iowa is one of those places. With half of our directors calling Iowa home, this work is personal as well as strategic. It reflects a desire to listen closely, learn deeply, and support organizations that are embedded in the daily lives of the people they serve. We are proud to support The FreeStore ,
Serge Troxel
Jan 282 min read


Meeting the Moment: Honoring the Work That Protects Participation
At Change Happens Foundation, Meeting the Moment means recognizing when our civic institutions need care and reinforcement, and responding with intention. In this season, protecting access to participation is not abstract. It is immediate, practical, and essential. We are therefore deeply grateful to stand with Vote.org and VoteRiders , two organizations whose work strengthens democracy in concrete and measurable ways. Vote.org has quietly become one of the most trusted ci
Serge Troxel
Jan 272 min read


Fueling Our Commitment: Reflections from the 2025 Exponent Philanthropy Conference
This year’s Exponent Philanthropy conference was nothing short of energizing. We returned feeling reconnected to our purpose, inspired by our peers, and deeply grateful to be part of a philanthropic community grounded in trust, courage, and shared learning. In a time when many communities face increasing complexity and uncertainty, gathering in person with fellow funders felt both grounding and essential. Nearly 500 philanthropic leaders came together to reflect on how we can
Serge Troxel
Dec 11, 20252 min read
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