Perspectives | Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

How Philanthropy Can Support Black Power Building

May 25, 2022 | by

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…

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…

Supercharging Advocacy for Immigrant Rights

March 28, 2022 | by

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Angelica Salas and Her Team at CHIRLA Are Using Innovative Organizational Structures to Build Political and People Power

The Haas, Jr. Fund’s Robert Joseph speaks with Angelica Salas about her impressive advocacy work to advance immigrant rights.

At the Haas, Jr. Fund, we’re keenly aware of the threat to our values of equality and justice as people continue to be excluded from the political, economic, and social opportunities that should be afforded to every…

Protesters holding a banner outside the Supreme Court in 2019

Winding Down Our LGBT Program

January 28, 2022 | by

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Reflecting on more than two decades of the Haas, Jr. Fund’s partnership with LGBT organizations and colleague funders

The LGBT movement has boldly advanced historic wins on marriage equality, nondiscrimination, and other issues.

Today, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund is announcing that, after 21 years and over $105 million in investments, we will be winding down our LGBT equality program over the next two years. While letting go of…

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