On Gig Work – High Flexibility, High Cost June 22, 2022 In this post, leaders from the worker rights movement share insights from their efforts to advance rights and protections for California's workers. Read more conversations with leaders here. Many see gig work as revolutionizing modern-day work — offering flexibility and independence for workers to decide when and how they work. But the costs are high. … Continue reading On Gig Work – High Flexibility, High Cost
Honoring the legacy of Pride Month with Irvine Program Officer Tuquan Harrison June 21, 2022 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 Program Officer Tuquan Harrison about the legacy of Pride Month, its roots in activism, and what that means for philanthropy. Responses have been edited for length … Continue reading Honoring the legacy of Pride Month with Irvine Program Officer Tuquan Harrison
The James Irvine Foundation approves $36.5 Million in grants on June 14, 2022 June 20, 2022 The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors approved 12 grants totaling $36.5 million last week. The Foundation also approved $7.2 million in grants that did not require board approval. More information about all recent grants can be found in the Foundation’s database here. The grants primarily support the Foundation’s four initiatives focused on working Californians: … Continue reading The James Irvine Foundation approves $36.5 Million in grants on June 14, 2022
Honoring Juneteenth with Irvine’s Mikaela Wilburn June 15, 2022 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 Program Associate Mikaela Wilburn about her journey to celebrating Juneteenth and examining the role of power in philanthropy. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. … Continue reading Honoring Juneteenth with Irvine’s Mikaela Wilburn
Reflecting on Pride Month with Irvine Program Officer Victor Garcia June 9, 2022 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 Program Officer Victor Garcia about Pride Month . Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Why philanthropy? How did you get into this work? As the … Continue reading Reflecting on Pride Month with Irvine Program Officer Victor Garcia
The people have a plan for a better San Bernardino June 7, 2022 “There are jobs in San Bernardino right now, but that doesn’t mean they’re good jobs,” said Raymond Blevins of his experience working in San Bernardino’s warehouse industry. “A good job is one that doesn’t pressure you, so you don’t hurt yourself, and one that pays well.” Blevins is one of nearly 5,000 San Bernardino residents … Continue reading The people have a plan for a better San Bernardino
UC Berkeley Labor Center provides valuable information about California workers May 25, 2022 The James Irvine Foundation is privileged to support research by the UC Berkeley Labor Center to expand what we know about Californians paid low wages and the issues they face. The Center recently updated its Low-Wage Work in California Data Explorer. The online resource provides in-depth data, including numbers of workers, demographics, job quality, occupations, … Continue reading UC Berkeley Labor Center provides valuable information about California workers
Fighting for farmworkers – a Q&A with Maricela Morales May 18, 2022 In this post, leaders from the worker rights movement share insights from their efforts to advance rights and protections for California's workers. Read more conversations with leaders here. Farmworkers in California, even as essential workers who help feed the nation during a pandemic, are still fighting for basic rights and protections. We talked to Maricela … Continue reading Fighting for farmworkers – a Q&A with Maricela Morales
Spotlight on coalition building May 17, 2022 In this post, leaders from the worker rights movement share insights from their efforts to advance rights and protections for California's workers. Read more conversations with leaders here. The pandemic and movements for racial justice have primed this as a potentially game-changing moment in coalition building. The Worker Equity Initiative (WEI) is one such push … Continue reading Spotlight on coalition building
Senior Program Officer Yungsuhn Park reflects on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 12, 2022 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 Senior Program Officer Yungsuhn Park for her reflections on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the 30th anniversary of the LA uprising, and philanthropy’s role … Continue reading Senior Program Officer Yungsuhn Park reflects on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month