Democracy by Cathy Cha Beyond the Midterm Elections: Next Steps to a Stronger Democracy Year-round dedication is needed to ensure our democracy leaves no one behind We may have avoided the worst-case scenario during the midterms, but our work is not yet done.
Democracy by Raúl Macías Grantee Spotlight: Jessica González of Free Press Working to strengthen democracy through a more just news media The Haas, Jr. Fund’s Raúl Macías recently sat down with González to reflect on the midterms and learn about Free Press’ work to combat mis- and disinformation.
College Success by Cathy Cha Back to School is a Time of Possibility 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.
College Success by Cathy Cha Reflections on the California Campus Catalyst Fund “Big Bet” Pays off for Undocumented Students Lessons for Philanthropy from the California Campus Catalyst Fund
Democracy by Robert Joseph Next Gen Organizing for Change 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 new director, Jonathan Tran. Photo courtesy of Sebastian Bonnard
Letter from the President “Everything is at Stake” October 26, 2020 | by Cathy Cha in Democracy Creating Opportunities for Greater Civic Engagement Across California, nonprofit and community leaders are working 24-7 to make sure there’s a power surge in communities of color this year and into the future. In the lead-up to Election Day, I find inspiration in what’s happening in places like Fresno, California. That’s where a partnership of diverse organizations are working together to lift up the voice and power—and t… Continue Reading
Building Bridges on Campus October 26, 2020 | by john powell in Democracy 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… Continue Reading
LGBT Giving Project August 19, 2020 | by Emily Haynes in LGBT Equality An In-Depth Study on Raising Money for LGBTQ Groups LGBT Charities Boost Giving by Building a 'Culture of Philanthropy' and Improving Career Paths for Fundraisers This piece was originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. LGBT charities that personalized fundraising appeals, involved the entire staff in fundraising activities, and created career-advancement pa… Continue Reading
Standing Together July 6, 2020 | by Cathy Cha An Open Letter from California Philanthropic Organizations Together with our fellow philanthropic leaders, we stand together for a just and inclusive California A pledge from California philanthropic organizations: The COVID–19 public health and economic crisis and the murders of Black Americans by police, have laid bare the deep inequities across our state. We need bold… Continue Reading
Letter from the President “We Stand With You” June 18, 2020 | by Cathy Cha in Immigrant Rights An Open Letter to Undocumented Young People In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the DACA program, Haas, Jr. Fund President Cathy Cha thanks young undocumented people for their leadership and pledges continuing support and solidarity for the movement. At a challenging time for all of us, I wanted to send a note to the young people across our country who are undocumented. With the Supreme Court’s ruling today that the Trump administration cannot end the Deferre… Continue Reading
Thank You June 18, 2020 | by Cathy Cha in Immigrant Rights Youth-Led Movement Made DACA Happen The Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the DACA program inspires an appreciation for young undocumented immigrants and their powerful call for justice. On June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could not end the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program. Since 2012, DACA has enabled more than 800,000 young undocumented immig… Watch the Video