Perspectives | Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

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Next-Gen Organizing for Change

June 9, 2022 | by

New Initiative Seeks to Activate the Next Generation of Asian American and Pacific Islander Californians

The power-building initiative Activate California, launched in early 2022, recently announced the appointment of its first director, Jonathan Tran.

“What is our response?” That was the question driving a series of conversations among Asian American activists and leaders after a horrific episode of gun violence in Atlanta in March 2021 left eight people…

How Philanthropy Can Support Black Power Building

May 25, 2022 | by

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Checking in with two Black Leaders: Kaci Patterson and James Woodson

Our conversations lift up important insights into what Black-led organizations driving the racial justice movement need right now to thrive for the long haul—and the critical role philanthropy can play.

Over two years ago, on May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer on a street outside a grocery store in Minneapolis. The event sparked national outrage on issues of race—and forced philanthropy to…

Back to School is a Time for Hope and Opportunity

May 6, 2022 | by

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For Far Too Many Students, the New School Year is Linked to Anxiety and Concern.

Through our College Success program, Haas Jr. is working to level the playing field for all higher education students.

It’s back-to-school time. I’ve been busy getting my two kids settled into the school year. Nervousness and butterflies are in the air, but at the same time there is a powerful sense of possibility about the year ahe…

Welcoming Mark Orozco

March 28, 2022 | by

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Haas, Jr. Fund Welcomes New Vice President of Finance and Operations

With a broad range of experiences in investments, finance, and management from A to Z, Mark brings new energy and expertise to Haas, Jr.

As Vice President of Finance and Operations, Mark provides stewardship of the Haas, Jr. Fund’s investment portfolio and financial resources, and oversees IT, administration, and HR. “It’s my family’s immigrant ex…

The Power of Community Leadership

March 28, 2022 | by

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Across California, our civic and local leaders too often are not reflective of the communities they are supposed to serve.

After working in party politics at the national and state levels, James Woodson decided the real route to change lies in communities closer to the ground. “Building up grassroots leaders is how you build power, and that’s not really what political parties are made to do,” he said.

After working in party politics at the national and state levels, James Woodson decided the real route to change lies in communities closer to the ground. “Building up grassroots leaders is how you build power, and…

Mapping the Way to Power

March 28, 2022 | by

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Redistricting Delivers Wins for Historically Underrepresented Californians

Multi-racial, community-based coalitions in Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and other counties led the way to fairer political maps.

Every 10 years, political maps across the United States are redrawn based on the results of the U.S. census. It’s a critical process for making sure all communities have fair representation in government and electio…

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