James Irvine Foundation

Trailblazing California Leaders Celebrated by The James Irvine Foundation for Innovative Leadership

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Monday, February 12, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The James Irvine Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2024 Leadership Awards, honoring nine leaders from six organizations for their dedicated efforts in addressing critical issues impacting Californians. This year's Award recipients are an impressive group of innovators working on a wide range of challenges including teacher preparation, youth justice, college access and completion, and ensuring the health and safety of Asian American and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, refugee, and immigrant populations.

Key Points: 
  • "The California Way means finding new solutions to big problems, and that's exactly what these leaders have demonstrated through their innovative work."
  • "I thank The James Irvine Foundation for its commitment to lifting up the impactful work of community leaders across our state to build a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient California."
  • "The accomplishments of these diverse leaders and their ongoing commitment to improving the lives of Californians are truly inspiring," said Don Howard, President and CEO of The James Irvine Foundation.
  • Since 2006, The Irvine Foundation has celebrated the achievements of over 100 leaders in California.

Tear the Paper Ceiling Gains Momentum As It Celebrates First Anniversary

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

In the first year of the initiative, Tear the Paper Ceiling corporate partners collectively opened up more than 34,000 jobs to STARs.

Key Points: 
  • In the first year of the initiative, Tear the Paper Ceiling corporate partners collectively opened up more than 34,000 jobs to STARs.
  • “The past year is only the beginning of a national effort to tear the paper ceiling.
  • Most importantly, Tear the Paper Ceiling coalition corporate partners are actively working to create more opportunities for STARs at their own companies.
  • SkyHive has integrated its AI-powered skills software with fellow Tear the Paper Ceiling Coalition member Workday’s Human Capital Management and Skills Cloud solutions.

New $22M Philanthropic Initiative Launches to Propel the Community Ownership Movement in California

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Community Ownership for Community Power (COCP) Fund today launches its $22 million philanthropic initiative to propel the growing community ownership movement across California.

Key Points: 
  • The Community Ownership for Community Power (COCP) Fund today launches its $22 million philanthropic initiative to propel the growing community ownership movement across California.
  • This four-year initiative aims to address that shortcoming and provide a vehicle for funders to support California’s growing ecosystem of community ownership organizations.
  • “This initiative brings community groups and funders together to make community ownership practically and financially accessible to neighborhoods that have been historically marginalized,” said Kelsey Baker, Senior Director at PL.
  • “Community ownership organizations need support with sustained investments from philanthropy,” said Saki Bailey, Executive Director of San Francisco Community Land Trust.

Options Raises £25,000 for PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Options Technology , the leading Capital Markets services provider, today announced it has raised £25,000 for PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland, a Northern Ireland based charity that provides counselling and support to individuals and organisations that have been affected by suicide.

Key Points: 
  • Options Technology , the leading Capital Markets services provider, today announced it has raised £25,000 for PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland, a Northern Ireland based charity that provides counselling and support to individuals and organisations that have been affected by suicide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230316005608/en/
    Options today announced it has raised £25,000 for PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland, a Northern Ireland based charity that provides counselling and support to individuals and organisations that have been affected by suicide.
  • The money will go towards supporting the vital work that PIPS does in providing immediate and ongoing support to those affected by suicide, as well as promoting suicide prevention and mental health awareness in the community.
  • "We are delighted to receive this generous donation from Options Technology," said Renée Quinn , Executive Director of PIPS.

Workforce, Impact Investors Back National Nonprofit Focused on Scaling Apprenticeships

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Apprenticeships for America (AFA), a national nonprofit focused on expanding apprenticeship programs nationwide, today announced that it has secured new support from the Walton Family Foundation, Ascendium Education Group, Schmidt Futures, Schultz Family Foundation, and the James Irvine Foundation. The organization, founded in 2022 with the support of Strada Education Network and ECMC Foundation, is focusing attention on the crucial role played by intermediaries in scaling apprenticeships across the economy.

Key Points: 
  • The organization, founded in 2022 with the support of Strada Education Network and ECMC Foundation, is focusing attention on the crucial role played by intermediaries in scaling apprenticeships across the economy.
  • We're grateful to our growing network of supporters for helping us realize our vision to expand awareness and support for apprenticeship intermediaries."
  • "We're supporting Apprenticeships for America because they're bringing together a diverse range of education and workforce leaders to build a stronger network of intermediaries across the country.
  • This important work will elevate apprenticeships to their rightful place as a foundational pillar of the American education and training ecosystem."

Options Announces Partnership with The James Irvine Foundation

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Options Technology , the leading Capital Markets services provider, today announced its partnership with The James Irvine Foundation following a successful integration of services.

Key Points: 
  • Options Technology , the leading Capital Markets services provider, today announced its partnership with The James Irvine Foundation following a successful integration of services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230201005519/en/
    Options announced its partnership with The James Irvine Foundation following a successful integration of services.
  • Renee Roux, Director of Technology for The James Irvine Foundation, said, “Irvine realized, after a comprehensive cybersecurity audit and with the increasing risk of cyber threats, that having a solid security infrastructure was critical to protect our staff and operations.
  • Commenting on the partnership, Renee Roux , Director of Technology for The James Irvine Foundation, said, “Irvine realized, after a comprehensive cybersecurity audit and with the increasing risk of cyber threats, that having a solid security infrastructure was critical to protect our staff and operations.

Groundbreaking California Leaders Lauded by The James Irvine Foundation for Bold, Innovative Leadership

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Monday, February 13, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Irvine Foundation announced today the recipients of its 2023 Leadership Awards, honoring seven leaders from six organizations for advancing solutions to critical issues affecting millions of Californians: housing and homelessness, tribal sovereignty and family welfare, criminal justice reform, human rights, education, food insecurity, climate change, and economic justice.

Key Points: 
  • "The California Way means finding new solutions to big problems, and that's exactly what these leaders have demonstrated through their innovative work to tackle homelessness, climate change and other challenges facing our state," said California Governor Gavin Newsom.
  • "Thank you to The James Irvine Foundation for its commitment to lifting up the impactful work of community leaders across our state to build a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient California."
  • The Irvine Foundation is proud to lift up their leadership and support them as they tackle some of the most significant challenges facing our state."
  • The Irvine Foundation has honored more than 100 California leaders since the program began in 2006.

The Latino Community Foundation Invests $1M to Support Latino Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

As Latino Heritage Month kicks-off, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced it is distributing $1,000,000 in grants to 17 Latino-led organizations working with entrepreneurs across California, the state with the largest number of Latino small business owners.

Key Points: 
  • As Latino Heritage Month kicks-off, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF) today announced it is distributing $1,000,000 in grants to 17 Latino-led organizations working with entrepreneurs across California, the state with the largest number of Latino small business owners.
  • It is essential that we increase opportunities for economic mobility for Latinos as we rebuild a new normal post-COVID 19, said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation.
  • "From investing in anchor community organizations to Latino-led Community Development Financial Institutions, these organizations are supporting our food and street vendors with critical relief funds and advocacy, creating innovative business models, and strengthening the lending continuum for Latino entrepreneurs," explained Veronica Vences, Entrepreneurship Fund Director at the Latino Community Foundation.
  • The Latino Entrepreneurship Fund was made possible with the contributions of The James Irvine Foundation, Google.org, Wells Fargo, and TikTok.

SkillUp Coalition Showcases 5,600+ Workers to New Jobs in Impact Report, Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

In two years, SkillUp has built a thriving non-profit coalition to support millions of workers across the country.

Key Points: 
  • In two years, SkillUp has built a thriving non-profit coalition to support millions of workers across the country.
  • Two years in, SkillUp's core ethos remains a "Learning Lab" mentality that's allowed SkillUp to evolve in tune with the rapidly changing labor market.
  • In two years, SkillUp has built a thriving coalition to support millions of workers across the country.
  • Read stories of worker impact and view the comprehensive Skillup Coalition 2020-2022 Impact Report here .

Everytable Raises $55M in Series C Round Accelerating the Transformation of the U.S. Food System by Fueling New Market Expansion

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

The round was led by Creadev, Desert Bloom Food Ventures and Gullspng Re:food, each of which seeks to support healthier and sustainable food systems.

Key Points: 
  • The round was led by Creadev, Desert Bloom Food Ventures and Gullspng Re:food, each of which seeks to support healthier and sustainable food systems.
  • This spring, Everytable launched its e-commerce delivery service in the Bay Area with plans to open storefronts in the Bay Area in 2023.
  • "We believe access to affordable and nutritious food is a human right," said Sam Polk, CEO and founder of Everytable.
  • "Everytable's growth and commitment to building an equitable food system, while preparing food that is delicious and affordable, is inspiring."