Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Names Dan Torres as Program Director

April 2, 2021 | by

Former Senior CA Immigration Official to Lead Fund’s Immigrant Rights Grantmaking

In this position, Torres will lead the Fund’s immigration work with a focus on achieving safety, solidarity and dignity for young U.S. immigrants.

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund has hired Dan Torres as program director for immigrant rights. In this position, Torres will lead the Fund’s immigration work with a focus on achieving safety, solidarity and dig…

All-in Against LGBT Discrimination

March 30, 2021 | by

Investing in Federal Action to Protect the Rights of LGBT People

Haas, Jr. Fund joins with corporate, philanthropic partners to support a wide-ranging campaign for congressional action on anti-LGBT discrimination.

The Haas, Jr. Fund has partnered with a range of other funders—from private foundations to Fortune 500 companies—to support a nationwide educational campaign focused on anti-LGBT discrimination. The goal: securing c…

Welcoming Raúl Macías and Dan Torres

March 29, 2021 | by

Haas, Jr. Fund welcomes new program directors to lead its Democracy and Immigrant Rights work

Macías and Torres bring extensive experience as leaders committed to advancing rights and opportunities for underrepresented communities in California.

The pandemic has deepened the inequalities that persist along economic and racial lines in California. At the Evelyn and Haas, Jr. Fund, we’re committed to building a more inclusive democracy to ensure people of col…

Janet Magana de Cuevas hugs her youngest son, Ruben Magana de Cuevas, 7, at their Vallejo home.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

March 29, 2021 | by

In a time of crisis, Season of Sharing donors have stepped up to help Bay Area neighbors in need.

Executive Director Zev Lowe offers his thanks to donors and his perspective on how Season of Sharing has responded to the economic shock of the pandemic.

The past year has put a spotlight on the harsh inequities that keep so many people and communities from realizing their true potential. But it’s also revealed a deep well of compassion and caring across society. Fro…

Rev. Samuel Casey on Shaping a More Racially Just America

March 11, 2021 | by

A message to those seeking to support Black-led organizations.

“Foundations and society often expect Black organizations to do more with less than their counterparts. They tell us to make bricks without straw. And that just isn’t sustainable. It’s time to build and invest in movement building specifically for Black communities.” – Rev. Casey

What is the significance of the California Black Freedom Fund in this moment, and in shaping a racially just California? In order for Black people and Black communities to be successful, there needs to be consist…

California Black Freedom Fund

The Haas, Jr. Fund joins nearly two dozen funders to announce the launch of the California Black Freedom Fund, a $100 million initiative dedicated to Black power-building and organizing in California. This first-of-its-kind fund is co-created with Black leaders and organizers to ensure that California’s growing ecosystem of locally rooted Black-led organizing efforts have the sustained investments and resources they need to eradicate systemic and institutional racism.

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Condemning the Violence

January 8, 2021 | in

We join other funders to urge elected leaders to help strengthen our democracy.

Philanthropic leaders call for listening and healing, along with urgent action on COVID recovery and relief, racial justice and opportunity for all.

As representatives of nonpartisan philanthropic institutions, serving rural, urban, and suburban communities across the nation, we condemn the violence that broke out at the U.S. Capitol this week. The events in Was…

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IT’S UP TO ALL OF US

January 5, 2021 | by

Advancing Equality and Justice After a Year Like No Other

Cathy Cha shares the Haas Jr. Fund’s priorities for 2021 and beyond.

As we enter the new year, it’s stunning to think about how much our world has changed, and how fast. A year ago, we didn’t know how a virus on the other side of the world would affect our country. We didn’t know tha…

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Building Bridges on Campus

October 26, 2020 | by

UC Berkeley is looking to create connections across differences.

Under the leadership of Professor john powell, the university aims to explore “bridging” as an antidote to isolation and prejudice

With a diverse and global student body that includes more than 40,000 undergraduates, the University of California, Berkeley, is working diligently to create a more welcoming and inclusive campus. It’s all part of a…

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Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund Names Dan Torres as Program Director

All-in Against LGBT Discrimination

Welcoming Raúl Macías and Dan Torres

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Rev. Samuel Casey on Shaping a More Racially Just America

California Black Freedom Fund

Condemning the Violence

IT’S UP TO ALL OF US

California Black Freedom Fund

Building Bridges on Campus

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