Is California’s state government up to the task of steering the world’s eighth-largest economy toward a successful future? A growing number of people inside and outside of government are saying it’s not. Learn more about what California Forward is doing about it. (September 2008)

A San Francisco Chronicle story about the Haas, Jr. family's philanthropy. (July 2007)

This new gift will advance the Presidio’s value to the community as a national park for all and continue to realize the Presidio’s potential as a national park destination that brings outdoor experiences to youth, families, and underserved communities – an aspect of particular priority to the Haas, Jr. Fund. (April 2007)

The San Francisco Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund celebrates its 20th anniversary. "Contributions range from a few dollars in an envelope from a senior citizen on a fixed income to a $200,000 check that arrives faithfully every year from an anonymous donor." (December 2006)

Read the San Francisco Chronicle editorial that kicked off the 20th anniversary Season of Sharing campaign. "The Season of Sharing Fund has raised more than $51 million to help residents throughout the nine-county Bay Area. It has become the single-largest private funder of food banks in the region." (November 2006)

Bob Haas, Trustee of the Haas, Jr. Fund, has joined more than 60 civic, religious, labor and civil rights leaders and organizations declaring their commitment to working toward equality for gay and lesbian families. (July 2006) See the full ad.

Two members of the Haas, Jr. Fund staff, Henry Der and Tim Sweeney, were honored at local events for their activism and commitment to their communities. Watch their acceptance speeches. (July 2006)

An Oakland Tribune opinion editorial on reducing violence in neighborhoods by Walter J. Haas, Trustee of the Haas, Jr. Fund. (June 2006)