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Standing Up for Immigrants, Standing Up for Democracy

March 17, 2026 | by

What This Moment Is Calling on Us to Do

Community organizations are showing us what it means to build community, stand up for each other, link arms across issues, and stand up for democracy

Over the past several months, we’ve seen countless neighbors, friends, students, unions and businesses standing up for the rights and dignity of immigrants in this country. This is true not in just Minnesota, where…

Protecting the Right to Vote

March 17, 2026 | by

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New Partnership Seeks to Safeguard, Expand Californians’ Democratic Rights

The California Democracy Partnership unites a growing network of funders and organizations around a shared agenda to establish California as a model of inclusive, multiracial democracy

We are in a time when democratic principles and norms are at grave risk. The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to further undermine the federal Voting Rights Act; the Trump administration is threatening to end mail votin…

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Kiana’s Story: How Hybrid Higher Education Supports Today’s Students

March 17, 2026 | by

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Her Story Reveals So Much About Our Current System of Higher Education

With its “hybrid” program, ASU Local has reimagined the college experience for thousands of students across the country, with 82% of its students coming from underrepresented communities

At the Haas, Jr. Fund, we believe a bachelor’s degree should be within reach for all students—especially first-generation and low-income students, and those who need the flexibility to work while pursuing their coll…

How Do You Measure a Healthy Democracy?

March 2, 2026 | by

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New Takeaways From the Field

Key insights on how funders can partner with nonprofits to assess the impact of our work to expand civic participation

From Washington, DC, to communities across California, fundamental democratic principles and systems are under severe threat—including the right to vote, the right to fair representation, and the right to engage act…

Working Together to Get More People to Vote

February 17, 2026 | by

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Trusted Partnerships are Essential to a Healthy Democracy

Raúl Macías and partners share lessons from Yolo and San Mateo counties, where trusted local nonprofits helped reach communities too often left out of voter education efforts.

This op-ed was first published by Capitol Weekly on February 17, 2026.An op-ed by Jack Mahoney, Jessica Hubbard, Raúl Macías and highlights how community-led outreach is increasing voter participation.Local election…

Parents and two children sitting on a couch in their living room, evoking hope and togetherness in a season of financial need and community support.

Helping Our Neighbors in a Season of Record Need

December 8, 2025 | by

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Nonprofits are doing vital work and need additional support to help people

Season of Sharing has distributed nearly $220 million to Bay Area residents and families staring down unexpected financial crises.

The 2025 holiday season is feeling different to me—and I’m guessing I am not alone. It’s been an incredibly challenging year for our communities. The recent government shutdown, the high costs of housing and food, a…

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Standing Up for Immigrants, Standing Up for Democracy

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How Do You Measure a Healthy Democracy?

Working Together to Get More People to Vote

Helping Our Neighbors in a Season of Record Need

Featured Content

An Important Message from the Board of Directors of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

How UC Berkeley Is Bringing Community Voices into Democracy Policy

Higher Ed’s New Normal: Delivering on the Promise of Online Learning

Local Election Official Armando Salud-Ambriz is Helping Strengthen Democracy from the Ground Up

What the Birthright Citizenship Decision Reveals About Philanthropy’s Path to Protect and Defend Democracy

Every Voice Shines New Light

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Standing Up for Immigrants, Standing Up for Democracy

Protecting the Right to Vote

Kiana’s Story: How Hybrid Higher Education Supports Today’s Students

How Do You Measure a Healthy Democracy?

Working Together to Get More People to Vote

Helping Our Neighbors in a Season of Record Need

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