For undocumented young people in California and across the nation, the past few years have been a rollercoaster of hope and concern. The Haas, Jr. Fund is joining with other funders to expand support and services for undocumented students and their families across California’s public higher education systems.

In a new series of videos, several of the Fund’s partners in the immigrant rights and LGBT movements talk about the challenges of the current moment, the urgent work head, and the importance of standing together to advance a positive vision for our communities and our democracy.
 

The City of San Francisco recently announced that it is tripling City funding for the San Francisco Beacon Initiative. Established by the Haas, Jr. Fund and a group of partners in 1994, the initiative offers vibrant community centers for children, youth, and their families in school facilities across the city. Thanks to the City’s investments, the Beacons network of youth and family centers will now grow from 9 to 27, serving nearly 15,000 students.

The Haas, Jr. Fund is looking for two new team members to join our staff. As part of an ongoing leadership transition announced last year, Vice President of Programs Cathy Cha will become President of the Fund at the end of 2018. The Fund is currently seeking someone to fill the Vice President of Programs role. We also are hiring a new Program Officer.