How workers are leading the fight against wage theft November 2, 2023 I’ve spent my entire career advocating for workers’ rights — first as a nonprofit attorney, later in state government, and now as a grantmaker at The James Irvine Foundation. Listening has always deepened my understanding of workers’ lives and inspired me to action. We at Irvine also put this commitment to listening into action, commissioning … Continue reading How workers are leading the fight against wage theft
Celebrating Filipino American History Month with Irvine Grants Manager Andrea Abeleda October 2, 2023 The Irvine Foundation is fortunate to have talented staff with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and we want to introduce some of our colleagues to you. We spoke with Andrea Abeleda, Irvine’s Grants Manager, about Filipino American History Month, Larry Itliong’s contributions to the labor movement, and why philanthropy needs to lead with humility. Responses … Continue reading Celebrating Filipino American History Month with Irvine Grants Manager Andrea Abeleda
The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors Approves $49.45 million in grants September 25, 2023 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved 22 grants totaling $49.45 million last week. The Foundation also approved $18.6 million in grants this quarter that did not require board approval. The grants primarily support the Foundation’s four initiatives focused on working Californians (Better Careers, Fair Work, Just Prosperity, and Priority Communities). More information about all … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors Approves $49.45 million in grants
Investments Operation Manager Claudia Garibay Kaya reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month September 18, 2023 The Irvine Foundation is fortunate to have talented staff with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and we want to introduce some of our colleagues to you. We spoke with Claudia Garibay Kaya, Irvine’s Investment Operations Manager, about Hispanic Heritage Month, her family’s experience as immigrants and farmworkers, and Irvine’s role in advancing equity. Responses have … Continue reading Investments Operation Manager Claudia Garibay Kaya reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month
Meet Eliseo Medina, labor movement leader and Irvine board member August 31, 2023 Labor Day weekend holds special meaning for my family, offering a moment to reflect on our journey immigrating from Mexico to California’s Central Valley. We set down roots in Fresno County, where we worked on farms and experienced the pride that comes from working the land. My family’s experience remains a strong influence on my … Continue reading Meet Eliseo Medina, labor movement leader and Irvine board member
Irvine grantees carry on the Labor Day legacy August 29, 2023 Labor Day and the worker contributions that the holiday commemorates are rooted in the voices of organizers who fought for better working conditions. And while those efforts are the foundation of the workplace protections many of us enjoy today, thousands of California workers are still denied basic benefits, suffer violations of their labor rights, and … Continue reading Irvine grantees carry on the Labor Day legacy
My work as an In-Home Caregiver shouldn’t be this hard July 27, 2023 The Irvine Foundation is supporting Zócalo Public Square to produce a six-part event series, What is a Good Job Now? focusing on workers in the low-wage sectors of California’s economy, in communities across the state. The project includes public programs and essays, grounded in workers’ experiences and realities, that explore how to make the hardest jobs … Continue reading My work as an In-Home Caregiver shouldn’t be this hard
The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors Approves $31.4 million in grants June 26, 2023 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved 10 grants totaling $31.4 million last week. The Foundation also approved $3.6 million in grants this quarter that did not require board approval. The grants primarily support the Foundation’s four initiatives focused on working Californians (Better Careers, Fair Work, Just Prosperity, and Priority Communities) and Irvine investments in … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors Approves $31.4 million in grants
A Pride Month Q&A with Irvine grantee partner, Trans Can Work June 21, 2023 Pride Month is an opportunity each year for the LGBTQ community to celebrate their diverse identities and experiences, and to honor the resilience and bravery of the activists who have fought – and continue to fight – for equal rights. Despite gains, Californians must advocate for LGBTQ recognition and protection in the face of increasing … Continue reading A Pride Month Q&A with Irvine grantee partner, Trans Can Work
Honoring Juneteenth with Irvine Program Associate Brittney Jackson June 14, 2023 The Irvine Foundation is fortunate to have talented staff with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and we want to introduce some of our colleagues to you. We spoke with Brittney Jackson, Irvine’s Program Associate, about the significance of Juneteenth, what led her to philanthropy, and philanthropy’s role in helping dismantle systemic barriers. Responses have been … Continue reading Honoring Juneteenth with Irvine Program Associate Brittney Jackson