Priority Regions Pilot Update March 27, 2018 At the Irvine Foundation, we believe California cannot thrive unless the inland regions of the state also thrive. That is why, as part of Irvine’s mission to expand opportunity for the people of California, the Foundation has long prioritized support for leaders and organizations in the San Joaquin Valley and Inland Southern California.
Getting to Better Careers: What We Learned March 22, 2018 Better Careers will leverage grantmaking and partnerships to help 25,000 low-income jobseekers secure employment that pays at least $18 per hour. How did Irvine arrive at this goal and the initiative focused on achieving it?
Meet the 2018 Irvine Leadership Awards Recipients February 28, 2018 The 2018 Leadership Awards recipients are tackling some of California’s critical issues: affordable housing, civic engagement, homelessness, immigration, safe drinking water, and youth development.
Two Minutes With… Board Chair Lydia Villarreal February 26, 2018 In this episode, we profile Board Chair Lydia Villarreal, who talks about why she became a judge and the board’s commitment to creating opportunities for Californians.
Reflections on 2017 February 7, 2018 Our annual Year in Review highlights the work of our partners and grantees in 2017. Read an excerpt from Don Howard’s letter.
A Letter from our CIO and Treasurer February 7, 2018 Irvine CIO and Treasurer Tim Recker looks back on 2017.
Irvine’s New Initiatives to Expand Opportunity for California Workers December 18, 2017 Today we’re announcing two new grantmaking initiatives that will advance Better Careers and Fair Work for low-income Californians.
Supporting Northern California Fire-Relief Efforts December 5, 2017 Last week, Irvine’s Board of Directors approved $1 million in grants to support relief and rebuilding efforts for low-income and immigrant families impacted by the devasting Northern California wildfires.
Progress and Promise: The Expanding Linked Learning Field December 1, 2017 As Irvine continues to transition our role with Linked Learning, we feel immense pride in the progress this field has made over the past decade, including in 2017. And we are excited about what’s to come.
Two Minutes With… Annelise Grimm October 30, 2017 In this episode … we hear from Program Officer Annelise Grimm about our Pay for Success Initiative.