Empowered Aging

STAND! Against Domestic Violence provides essential domestic violence services to the residents of Contra Costa County, Calif. Formerly Battered Women s Alternatives, STAND! began in 1977 as a group of concerned residents dedicated to serving battered women and their children. The organization evolved to provide comprehensive services to halt, heal and prevent abuse. STAND! Against Domestic Violence has more than 60 staff and 150-plus volunteers who operate its various programs. As the only comprehensive domestic violence prevention agency in Contra Costa County, STAND! assists more than 10,000 clients annually by providing comprehensive prevention, intervention and treatment services to end the cycle of violence, including emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, legal support, transitional housing programs, clinical counseling, support groups, domestic violence treatment program for people who abuse, youth education and prevention programs, community education/speakers bureau, and volunteer training.

Catalyst for Payment Reform, Inc., based in Berkeley, CA, is an independent nonprofit organization committed to transforming the health care system by advocating for the interests of health care purchasers. Through research, policy initiatives, and collaborative efforts, CPR aims to make high-value health care purchasing not just expected, but mainstream. By uniting employers and purchasers, CPR facilitates a stronger collective voice to influence health care policies and practices. The organization offers a range of resources, including toolkits, educational materials, and podcasts, to empower stakeholders in their quest to reduce costs and enhance care quality. Generated from the website