Perspectives | Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

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Values and Commitment

November 5, 2024 | by

A Promise to Our Communities and Partners

The Haas, Jr. Fund’s dedication to our values and communities remains unwavering no matter what the election outcome.

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund signed on to the following statement alongside the CEOs of California’s leading philanthropic organizations.“On this historic election day, we stand united as leaders of Californ…

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Celebrating Latino Heritage Through Greater Participation and Representation

October 10, 2024 | by

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Latinos Currently Account for 40% of California Residents

Building a more inclusive, equitable, and just democracy requires focusing on California's diverse Latino population.

Latino Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate Latino history and culture in California. Latinos are the largest ethnic group in our state, accounting for 40% of residents. Latinos have contributed enormou…

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Building a “Bigger We”

September 23, 2024 | by

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Why Alliances Matter

Bringing people, groups, and sectors together and finding common purpose have long been part of the Haas Jr. DNA.

Every four years, there’s feverish energy to build coalitions that can win an election. Time and again, we’re reminded that presidential elections—and all elections—come down to how you broaden your base of support…

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A Shared Vision for Building Community Voice

September 23, 2024 | by

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The Million Voters Project Unites Nine Diverse California Organizing Networks

A conversation with Amado Uno, Director of MVP, on the work to mobilize underrepresented populations to vote and have a say on pivotal issues.

“All in for all of us.” That’s the tagline for a broad-based coalition of groups that are working together to make sure California voters are more representative of the unrivaled diversity of the state. At a t…

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Building Broad Alliances for Pro-Immigrant Change

September 23, 2024 | by

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Business Coalition Joins with Labor, Immigrant Rights Groups to Build Momentum

The American Business Immigration Coalition is a partnership of 1,700 CEOs and employers across 21 states who are committed to common-sense immigration solutions.

In August, the Biden administration announced an executive order, Keeping Families Together, providing a legal pathway for eligible undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. Estimates suggest that the prog…

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Supporting Students in Their College Journey

September 20, 2024 | by

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SoCal CAN Played a Lead Role in Organizing Groups to Respond to the FAFSA Crisis

Through collaborative partnerships with over 60 groups, SoCal CAN has amplified the voices of students impacted by this year’s FAFSA complications and served as a critical bridge between policymakers and community organizations.

The release of the new “simpler” Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) earlier this year caused unprecedented chaos. A three-month delay and ongoing technical issues left students and families struggling…

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Building Broad Alliances for Pro-Immigrant Change

Supporting Students in Their College Journey

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