Increasing Inequalities in Silicon Valley Highlighted in New Report by Grantee SJSU Human Rights Institute Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 7/31/2023 on 7/31/2023 A new report by San José State University’s (SJSU) Human Rights Institute features data that highlights Silicon Valley’s persistent racial, employment, education, housing, and income/wealth inequality, as well as the astronomical concentration of wealth in the hands of a small number of households and companies. The fourth annual Silicon Valley Pain Index (SVPI) is a meta-analysis of …
Caitlin Heising Featured in Lifestyles Magazine Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 7/13/2023 on 7/13/2023 Heising-Simons Foundation’s Vice Chair of the Board, Caitlin Heising, was interviewed recently by Lifestyles Magazine about her passion for human rights. Caitlin’s interview was featured on the cover of the magazine’s Summer 2023 edition, entitled “Philanthropy Next.” In the interview, Caitlin talks about her philosophy on philanthropy, the values her parents instilled in her as …
Q&A With Grantee MomsRising: What President Biden’s Executive Order Means for Child Care Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 7/10/2023 on 7/10/2023 In April 2023, the Biden administration signed a historic Care Executive Order to expand access to affordable, high-quality care, and provide support for care workers and family caregivers. Notable provisions include directives to federal agencies to increase compensation for the early childhood workforce, increase subsidy reimbursement rates, strengthen benefits, and reduce family costs. It also …
Grantee Imara Jones Named One of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 7/7/2023 on 7/7/2023 Imara Jones, award-winning journalist and founder of TransLash Media (TransLash), has been named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023. She joins the ranks of Brittney Griner, King Charles III, and Shannon Watts in the Icons category of TIME’s 2023 list. Imara spearheads the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones, a bi-weekly podcast …
Science Program Director Cyndi Atherton to Moderate Climate Crossroads Summit Panel Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 7/7/2023 on 7/7/2023 Science Program Director Dr. Cyndi Atherton will moderate the Pathways to Climate Action panel session at The National Academies’ Climate Crossroads Summit on July 11. The National Academies’ Climate Crossroads Summit will bring together leaders spanning the breadth of expertise for a vibrant discussion about how to catalyze action among a diverse range of stakeholders …
Grantee Partner Events, July – August 2023 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 6/26/2023 on 6/26/2023 The Heising-Simons Foundation is proud to highlight events by grantee partners. Email us at [email protected] if you would like to feature any upcoming events. Virtual – Project South When Movements Rise, State Repression EscalatesJuly 6, 2023, 9am PTZoom WebinarFoundation Program: Human Rights – Illustrative Mathematics Cultivating Brilliance through Grade-level InstructionJuly 11, 2023, 11:30am PTZoom WebinarFoundation …
Grantee Partner Publications, March – April 2023 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 5/8/2023 on 5/8/2023 The Heising-Simons Foundation is proud to highlight publications by grantee partners. We encourage you to take time to look through their inspiring work. Email us at [email protected] if you would like us to share any publications. Economic Security Project So Much More Than a Check: Lessons Learned in the Fight for the Child Tax Credit …
Grantee Partner Publications, March – April 2023 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 5/2/2023 on 5/2/2023 The Heising-Simons Foundation is proud to highlight publications by grantee partners. We encourage you to take time to look through their inspiring work. Email us at [email protected] if you would like us to share any publications. Economic Security Project So Much More Than a Check: Lessons Learned in the Fight for the Child Tax …
Grantee Partner Events, May – June 2023 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 5/2/2023 on 5/2/2023 The Heising-Simons Foundation is proud to highlight events by grantee partners. Email us at [email protected] if you would like to feature any upcoming events. Virtual Asian-American Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) Diversity in Data – AANHPI Inclusion in Survey ResearchMay 2, 2023, 1pm PTZoom WebinarFoundation Program: Community and Opportunity Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits Funding …