ReWork the Bay

Fred Blackwell, CEO of the San Francisco Foundation, shares the secret sauce behind ReWork the Bay’s approach to transforming philanthropy and redefining the workforce landscape in the Bay Area. 🎥✨ Check out the full version to learn how these impactful partnerships are changing lives and reshaping the future: https://lnkd.in/eE-AJs3P

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🎉 Exciting news! Our brand-new short film is now live, offering a glimpse into how we’re shaping the future of workforce development and economic justice in the Bay Area. Buuuuut...this isn’t just a film—it’s an inside look at our award-winning initiative and the collaborations we build with nonprofit leaders, philanthropic partners, and community members to create an equitable economic future for all. 💪🏾✊🏽 Watch it now: https://lnkd.in/eE-AJs3P Special thanks to filmmaker Niema Jordan and editor Jay Gash for their incredible work on this project! 👏🏽

Exciting News! We’ve released a new short film that tells the story of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. As an award-winning initiative recognized nationally for its impactful approach, the film spotlights our network of nonprofit leaders, philanthropic partners, and the people we partner with to advance our vision of a liberated and equitable economic future for all.

Today, we recognize Larry Itliong—one of the fathers of the West Coast labor movement and a trailblazer for Filipino American activism. ✊🏽 Itliong’s legacy is rooted in over four decades of organizing, from Alaska’s canneries to California’s vineyards. His leadership in the 1965 Delano Grape Strike united Filipino and Mexican farmworkers, paving the way for the formation of the United Farm Workers (UFW). As we celebrate Larry Itliong Day during Filipino American History Month, his story reminds us of the power of solidarity, the impact of collective action, and the ongoing struggle for labor rights and justice. 🌾

There are 61 million people with disabilities in the United States, yet only 2% of all philanthropic funding supports disability initiatives, and just $0.01 out of every $10 goes to support disability justice.  In honor of #NationalDisabilityAwarenessMonth, Workforce Matters Funders Network asked Irvine’s Tuquan Harrison and Kessler Foundation’s Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SP to briefly share about their work to invest in and advance opportunities for workers and learners with disabilities.   As we work to expand our investments in disability employment, Tuquan is “excited to be able to benefit from the Kessler Foundation’s long history of investing in this space as the Irvine Foundation leans into building disability inclusion into our workforce equity portfolio. We know people with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by low wages and job economic insecurity, and we cannot accomplish our goal of a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically without specific investments in opportunities for disabled workers and learners.”   Thank you, Workforce Matters, for featuring Tuquan!  Read the full blog post at: https://irvine.ly/4eSYwC4 

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. have a disability? Plus, more than 1 in 4 young adults today will experience some form of disability before retirement. Disability isn’t just “someone else’s story”—it impacts all of us, either directly or indirectly. Creating inclusive, accessible workplaces isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. When everyone feels valued, respected, and seen, we all thrive. Here are 5 ways to make your workplace more inclusive, with accessibility leading the way. 🎥 Video credit: MattinglySolutions on TikTok

Congratulations to West Los Angeles College who will receive the Leadership Award at BSP's 2024 Annual Scholarship Gala on Nov. 14th in Los Angeles! ✈️They have demonstrated exceptional leadership in supporting BSP's mission. WLAC career center staff and instructors played a pivotal role in developing and facilitating the Aviation Career Exploration courses for LAX workers last fall. 🎊WLAC's commitment to fostering educational opportunities for underserved communities truly exemplifies the spirit of leadership and partnership. 🌟Join us at BSP's Annual Scholarship Gala! Buy a ticket or make an online donation now: https://lnkd.in/gvA-DsTt

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