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Every four years, there’s feverish energy to build coalitions that can win an election. Time and again, we’re reminded that presidential elections—and all elections—come down to how you broaden your base of support, and how you bring people together across race, age, geography, ideology, and interests. But partnerships and alliances are not just relevant in the political arena; they are also crucial when it comes to advancing equality and justice.
At the Haas, Jr. Fund, we often talk about building a “bigger we.” Bringing people, groups, and sectors together and finding common purpose have long been part of the Haas Jr. DNA.
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It’s the reason we have worked for more than a decade to support groups in key regions of California to come together across issues to promote civic engagement among economically marginalized communities, immigrants, and other underrepresented groups.
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It’s why we’ve worked with higher education institutions, student groups, and immigrant rights organizations to expand opportunities and protections for undocumented students in California.
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It’s why we have steadfastly supported coalition groups like the California Immigrant Policy Center and the Asian Pacific Environmental Network, which are working in deep partnership with community leaders and activists to advocate for immigrant, refugee, and environmental justice.
Time and time again, we’ve seen the magic that happens when people cross race or neighborhood lines, understand one another more deeply, see their common fate, and realize they are stronger in reaching their goals when working together. In this edition of the Haas Jr. newsletter, we spotlight some of the alliances we are supporting today across our programs.
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