Bolstering grantees during the fallout from COVID-19 April 1, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly impacted all aspects of society and all of our lives. We at the Irvine Foundation also know that the virus and the impending recession is disproportionately endangering Californians who were already struggling to make ends meet.
Reflecting on Linked Learning Regional Hubs: Our Commitment to Learning in Action February 24, 2020 The Linked Learning Regional Hubs of Excellence, which wrapped up in 2019, provides an example of Irvine’s commitment in action.
Meet the 2020 Irvine Leadership Award Recipients February 20, 2020 I have the great privilege of announcing the recipients of the 2020 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards.
Reflections from our CEO and President February 13, 2020 As I reflect on 2019, I see encouraging signs that California is taking real steps forward to address economic inequality and increase opportunity for working people, particularly those earning low wages.
A Letter from our CIO and Treasurer 2019 February 13, 2020 The purpose of our investment portfolio is to provide the financial resources to fulfill our vision of a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically.
The Future of Immigration: Four Paths January 23, 2020 Irvine partnered with The Institute for the Future on “The Future of Immigration: Four Paths,” which developed four plausible scenarios and immigration trends on the horizon.
Partnering with the public sector January 16, 2020 The Irvine Foundation has made a commitment in recent months to find new ways to support public sector priorities that benefit low-income workers.
Exploring our role in making housing more affordable for working Californians December 16, 2019 We are in conversations with grantees, working people, and leaders across the state learning about the challenges and opportunities facing Californians today. Again and again Californians’ single-largest expense came up: housing.
Michael Chui elected to Irvine Board of Directors December 9, 2019 The Irvine Foundation board has elected Dr. Michael Chui as its newest trustee.
Community Voices: Reflections from our Priority Regions December 5, 2019 Listening to and engaging Californians is a core value for us at Irvine. It’s also critical for achieving our singular goal: a California where all workers have the power to advance economically. Recently, we convened community leaders from our Priority Regions pilot communities of Fresno and Salinas to inform, deepen, and scale the impact of our work as we consider expanding to new communities.