U.S. Should Follow California’s Lead

California’s inclusive policies show the power of expanding immigrant rights

Philanthropy leaders speak out in a 2013 op-ed on immigration: "Getting reform right means keeping our values front and center. Californians are showing the way forward."

$1 Million Grant to Support Undocumented Students

Scholarships for Cal DREAMers

The grant will provide scholarships for undocumented students at U.C. Berkeley.

Nation’s single-largest gift for scholarships to undocumented students

The Haas, Jr. Fund awards $1 million to U.C. Berkeley

The support will provide scholarship assistance for nearly 200 undocumented students on campus, who come from 20 different countries.

New Americans Campaign Launches

Unprece­dented campaign helps legal residents become U.S. citizens

New software, mega workshops and non-profit collaboration to innovate naturalization assistance; two former INS Commissioners join effort, lending bipartisan support.

Counting All Californians

A network approach to funder collaboration

This report looks at the challenges around the 2010 census and how funders came together to help reach the large number of undercounted groups in California.

A Dream Fulfilled

Close to one million undocu­mented young Americans affected

A historic policy change will allow undocumented immigrants who came to the country as children the chance to defer deportation and obtain work permits.

Bold New Approach to Funder Collaboratives

Making a bigger difference by combining efforts

Foundation leaders address civic participation in underrepresented populations in California.

Bolder Together

Joining forces to increase impact

Nine foundations combine their efforts to increase civic participation in underserved Californian communities.

Telling the Whole Story

Voices of ethnic volunteers in America

The volunteers that serve our community organizations come from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Hear what motivates them to volunteer.

All Together Now?

A look at race in a changing California

This 2011 report looks at demographic data to paint a more complete picture of how African-Americans and immigrants are living together in California.

A Different Side of the Immigration Debate

Why don’t more immigrants become citizens?

The struggle to immigrate doesn’t end with a green card. This op-ed looks at barriers preventing millions of eligible immigrants from becoming American citizens.

Integrating Undocumented Farm Workers

New effort under way

Eleven organizations are planning for the integration of more than one million farm workers and their families once the federal government enacts a pathway to citizenship.

Investing in California Census Outreach

Counting hard-to- reach populations in California

In 2009 the Haas, Jr. Fund worked to help ensure the critical 2010 census reached every part of our diverse state.

California’s Immigrants May Have Major Electoral Impact

Half of young potential voters have an immigrant parent

A 2008 report by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees looks at the electoral impact of California’s immigrants.

How to Invest in Immigrant Integration

Engaging newcomers and communities to build a stronger society

A succinct 2006 toolkit provides data, perspectives, policy models, and other resources to inform philanthropic work on immigrant integration.