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Expanding opportunity for the people of California.
Wages lag behind rising costs. According to @urbaninstitute.bsky.social, between 2017 and 2025, earnings rose by 38%, while childcare, healthcare, and housing costs increased even more.
Addressing the affordability crisis requires ensuring access to jobs with family-sustaining wages. bit.ly/4bzp4ti
Addressing the affordability crisis requires ensuring access to jobs with family-sustaining wages. bit.ly/4bzp4ti
To Solve the Affordability Crisis, Start with Better Jobs and Pay
Seven evidence-backed strategies state and local policymakers can implement to make life more affordable for working Americans by improving job quality.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Wages lag behind rising costs. According to @urbaninstitute.bsky.social, between 2017 and 2025, earnings rose by 38%, while childcare, healthcare, and housing costs increased even more.
Addressing the affordability crisis requires ensuring access to jobs with family-sustaining wages. bit.ly/4bzp4ti
Addressing the affordability crisis requires ensuring access to jobs with family-sustaining wages. bit.ly/4bzp4ti
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The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The workers fueling AI say they’re hamstrung by a lack of control over their work process, which could result in lower-quality work and, in turn, higher-risk AI systems.
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AI is increasingly being used to make decisions about where you work and where you live—but how reliable is this technology?
One answer lies in the conditions under which it’s built.
One answer lies in the conditions under which it’s built.
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
AI is increasingly being used to make decisions about where you work and where you live—but how reliable is this technology?
One answer lies in the conditions under which it’s built.
One answer lies in the conditions under which it’s built.
Learn how we’re working to strengthen California’s workforce ecosystem amid AI-driven shifts, and read about the AI-related efforts of our grantee-partners in @insidephilanthropy.com: bit.ly/4riCvST (2/2)
How Is AI Disrupting Education and Workforce Development Philanthropy?
Grantmakers who went in big on efforts like STEM education now face an environment where AI is wiping out many of those roles.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Learn how we’re working to strengthen California’s workforce ecosystem amid AI-driven shifts, and read about the AI-related efforts of our grantee-partners in @insidephilanthropy.com: bit.ly/4riCvST (2/2)
“Both the technology and the policies around AI are still taking form, giving us a chance to influence how AI affects economic power before norms become harder to change. It’s critical we act now.” – Don Howard, Irvine CEO
bit.ly/4riCvST (1/2)
bit.ly/4riCvST (1/2)
How Is AI Disrupting Education and Workforce Development Philanthropy?
Grantmakers who went in big on efforts like STEM education now face an environment where AI is wiping out many of those roles.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:20 PM
“Both the technology and the policies around AI are still taking form, giving us a chance to influence how AI affects economic power before norms become harder to change. It’s critical we act now.” – Don Howard, Irvine CEO
bit.ly/4riCvST (1/2)
bit.ly/4riCvST (1/2)
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"Arnulfo" shares, "This in my first season harvesting tangerines in Fresno, CA. I fill two 900 lb crates a day. It's hard work going up and down ladders and carrying the bag full of tangerines to empty it." #WeFeedYou
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"Arnulfo" shares, "This in my first season harvesting tangerines in Fresno, CA. I fill two 900 lb crates a day. It's hard work going up and down ladders and carrying the bag full of tangerines to empty it." #WeFeedYou
The OpenAI Foundation is now the largest nonprofit in the U.S., but because it's not an actual foundation, it's not required to meet the 5% annual payout rule that applies to most large foundations.
@chronphilanthropy.bsky.social highlights how this could set a troubling precedent: bit.ly/4jV0K71
@chronphilanthropy.bsky.social highlights how this could set a troubling precedent: bit.ly/4jV0K71
Why the $130 Billion OpenAI Foundation Has Other Nonprofits on Edge
The nation’s largest nonprofit remains tightly linked to a fast-growing technology company at the center of the AI boom. Nonprofits and foundations are raising concerns about its independence and acco...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:25 PM
The OpenAI Foundation is now the largest nonprofit in the U.S., but because it's not an actual foundation, it's not required to meet the 5% annual payout rule that applies to most large foundations.
@chronphilanthropy.bsky.social highlights how this could set a troubling precedent: bit.ly/4jV0K71
@chronphilanthropy.bsky.social highlights how this could set a troubling precedent: bit.ly/4jV0K71
As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to welcome Maria Anguiano as our new board Chair!
Maria has been an invaluable member of our board since 2016, bringing insights from her career dedicated to making education a pathway to opportunity for others.
Hear more from Maria: bit.ly/3LNIy2L
Maria has been an invaluable member of our board since 2016, bringing insights from her career dedicated to making education a pathway to opportunity for others.
Hear more from Maria: bit.ly/3LNIy2L
Meet Maria Anguiano, Chair, Irvine Board of Directors - The James Irvine Foundation
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January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to welcome Maria Anguiano as our new board Chair!
Maria has been an invaluable member of our board since 2016, bringing insights from her career dedicated to making education a pathway to opportunity for others.
Hear more from Maria: bit.ly/3LNIy2L
Maria has been an invaluable member of our board since 2016, bringing insights from her career dedicated to making education a pathway to opportunity for others.
Hear more from Maria: bit.ly/3LNIy2L
We know our state will thrive when all Californians earn family-sustaining wages. However, the reality is that many working Californians often have to juggle multiple jobs just to make ends meet.
More in @ppicnotes.bsky.social: bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (2/2)
More in @ppicnotes.bsky.social: bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (2/2)
Work and Economic Insecurity in California
California’s economy is among the world’s largest, but many working Californians feel financially insecure. To better understand why so many are struggling to pay bills, save money, and balance the de...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
We know our state will thrive when all Californians earn family-sustaining wages. However, the reality is that many working Californians often have to juggle multiple jobs just to make ends meet.
More in @ppicnotes.bsky.social: bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (2/2)
More in @ppicnotes.bsky.social: bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (2/2)
“I work full time, and I can’t afford to live. I’m not saying I want to be rich and live this lavish lifestyle. I just feel like if I’m working 60 hours a week, I should be able to go to the doctor.” – San Diego worker
bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (1/2)
bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (1/2)
Work and Economic Insecurity in California
California’s economy is among the world’s largest, but many working Californians feel financially insecure. To better understand why so many are struggling to pay bills, save money, and balance the de...
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
“I work full time, and I can’t afford to live. I’m not saying I want to be rich and live this lavish lifestyle. I just feel like if I’m working 60 hours a week, I should be able to go to the doctor.” – San Diego worker
bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (1/2)
bit.ly/4q7N3U5 (1/2)
In this new blog post, Don reflects on how last year’s political and economic climate affected Californians, the need to recapture the Californian Dream, and how Irvine grantee-partners fuel his optimism for the year ahead: bit.ly/4qQvGrm (2/2)
Resilience and Renewal: Celebrating grantee leaders and welcoming new voices - The James Irvine Foundation
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January 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
In this new blog post, Don reflects on how last year’s political and economic climate affected Californians, the need to recapture the Californian Dream, and how Irvine grantee-partners fuel his optimism for the year ahead: bit.ly/4qQvGrm (2/2)
“Charting California’s next chapter is the fundamental task before us. It’s time we define our future, a future where we recapture the California dream, where everyone — particularly low-income workers — have the power to advance economically and thrive.” – Irvine CEO Don Howard 1/2 bit.ly/4qQvGrm
Resilience and Renewal: Celebrating grantee leaders and welcoming new voices - The James Irvine Foundation
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January 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
“Charting California’s next chapter is the fundamental task before us. It’s time we define our future, a future where we recapture the California dream, where everyone — particularly low-income workers — have the power to advance economically and thrive.” – Irvine CEO Don Howard 1/2 bit.ly/4qQvGrm
We’re happy to share that The LA Local’s expanded newsrooms are now live!
The LA Local, which Irvine is a founding supporter of, is dedicated to covering the stories of our neighborhoods with a team of local reporters and editors.
Visit TheLaLocal.org to learn more.
The LA Local, which Irvine is a founding supporter of, is dedicated to covering the stories of our neighborhoods with a team of local reporters and editors.
Visit TheLaLocal.org to learn more.
The LA Local: Your neighborhood, our city.
The LA Local is a nonprofit news organization in Los Angeles dedicated to community-centered journalism.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
We’re happy to share that The LA Local’s expanded newsrooms are now live!
The LA Local, which Irvine is a founding supporter of, is dedicated to covering the stories of our neighborhoods with a team of local reporters and editors.
Visit TheLaLocal.org to learn more.
The LA Local, which Irvine is a founding supporter of, is dedicated to covering the stories of our neighborhoods with a team of local reporters and editors.
Visit TheLaLocal.org to learn more.
Interested in learning more about Californians' perspectives on why their jobs fall short and what they think could be done?
Join @ppicnotes.bsky.social on January 15 to hear about key insights from conversations with low-wage and middle-wage workers about their economic challenges: bit.ly/45K3iyZ
Join @ppicnotes.bsky.social on January 15 to hear about key insights from conversations with low-wage and middle-wage workers about their economic challenges: bit.ly/45K3iyZ
January 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Interested in learning more about Californians' perspectives on why their jobs fall short and what they think could be done?
Join @ppicnotes.bsky.social on January 15 to hear about key insights from conversations with low-wage and middle-wage workers about their economic challenges: bit.ly/45K3iyZ
Join @ppicnotes.bsky.social on January 15 to hear about key insights from conversations with low-wage and middle-wage workers about their economic challenges: bit.ly/45K3iyZ
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This is why workers need a voice on the job.
Join us on January 27th, 12-1 pm PST to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up and lessons they’ve learned in the process. techequity.us/event/worker...
Join us on January 27th, 12-1 pm PST to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up and lessons they’ve learned in the process. techequity.us/event/worker...
Worker Voice: How Tech Workers Are Speaking Up At Work & Beyond - TechEquity Collaborative
Join us to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up in their workplaces and the lessons they've learned from doing so.
techequity.us
January 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This is why workers need a voice on the job.
Join us on January 27th, 12-1 pm PST to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up and lessons they’ve learned in the process. techequity.us/event/worker...
Join us on January 27th, 12-1 pm PST to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up and lessons they’ve learned in the process. techequity.us/event/worker...
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While tech can be used to assist workers or even improve the quality of work, it can also cause harm to workers and their communities.
Digital technologies pitched as support can be used to track, monitor, and manage them, as well as suppress their ability to organize.
Digital technologies pitched as support can be used to track, monitor, and manage them, as well as suppress their ability to organize.
January 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
While tech can be used to assist workers or even improve the quality of work, it can also cause harm to workers and their communities.
Digital technologies pitched as support can be used to track, monitor, and manage them, as well as suppress their ability to organize.
Digital technologies pitched as support can be used to track, monitor, and manage them, as well as suppress their ability to organize.
Want to learn about how tech workers are choosing to speak up, lessons they've learned, and ways you can exercise worker voice?
Register now to join @techequity.bsky.social on January 27: techequity.us/event/worker...
Register now to join @techequity.bsky.social on January 27: techequity.us/event/worker...
Worker Voice: How Tech Workers Are Speaking Up At Work & Beyond - TechEquity Collaborative
Join us to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up in their workplaces and the lessons they've learned from doing so.
techequity.us
January 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Want to learn about how tech workers are choosing to speak up, lessons they've learned, and ways you can exercise worker voice?
Register now to join @techequity.bsky.social on January 27: techequity.us/event/worker...
Register now to join @techequity.bsky.social on January 27: techequity.us/event/worker...
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Join us on January 27th, 12-1 pm PST to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up and lessons they’ve learned in the process.
techequity.us/event/worker...
techequity.us/event/worker...
Worker Voice: How Tech Workers Are Speaking Up At Work & Beyond - TechEquity Collaborative
Join us to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up in their workplaces and the lessons they've learned from doing so.
techequity.us
January 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Join us on January 27th, 12-1 pm PST to hear directly about how tech workers are choosing to speak up and lessons they’ve learned in the process.
techequity.us/event/worker...
techequity.us/event/worker...
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Worker voice refers to the ability of workers to represent and pursue interests in the workplace and beyond in ways that improve their working conditions and livelihoods.
But how can you exercise worker voice? What are ways you can act individually or as part of a larger group?
But how can you exercise worker voice? What are ways you can act individually or as part of a larger group?
January 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Worker voice refers to the ability of workers to represent and pursue interests in the workplace and beyond in ways that improve their working conditions and livelihoods.
But how can you exercise worker voice? What are ways you can act individually or as part of a larger group?
But how can you exercise worker voice? What are ways you can act individually or as part of a larger group?
As the year comes to an end, we hope this holiday season brings you peace, joy, and time to recharge with your loved ones!
December 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
As the year comes to an end, we hope this holiday season brings you peace, joy, and time to recharge with your loved ones!
We are happy to share that Susan Masten and Vivian Velasco Paz have been elected to The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors!
Learn more about them here: bit.ly/4pPX8Wc
Learn more about them here: bit.ly/4pPX8Wc
December 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We are happy to share that Susan Masten and Vivian Velasco Paz have been elected to The James Irvine Foundation Board of Directors!
Learn more about them here: bit.ly/4pPX8Wc
Learn more about them here: bit.ly/4pPX8Wc
Fresno County's pilot guaranteed basic income program provided $500 monthly stipends to 150 families over the course of a year, serving as a model for other cities looking to help Californians be more financially secure.
Learn more in @fresnoland.bsky.social: fresnoland.org/2025/12/16/g...
Learn more in @fresnoland.bsky.social: fresnoland.org/2025/12/16/g...
Guaranteed basic income report shows positive results in Fresno
A new guaranteed basic income study showed promising signs for struggling Fresno residents, but what comes next?
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December 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Fresno County's pilot guaranteed basic income program provided $500 monthly stipends to 150 families over the course of a year, serving as a model for other cities looking to help Californians be more financially secure.
Learn more in @fresnoland.bsky.social: fresnoland.org/2025/12/16/g...
Learn more in @fresnoland.bsky.social: fresnoland.org/2025/12/16/g...
We’re thrilled to share the newest awardees for The Courage Project!
This cohort channeled their resilience and compassion for others into acts of solidarity – meeting need with action, and isolation with empathy.
Learn about them at: thecourageproject.org
This cohort channeled their resilience and compassion for others into acts of solidarity – meeting need with action, and isolation with empathy.
Learn about them at: thecourageproject.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We’re thrilled to share the newest awardees for The Courage Project!
This cohort channeled their resilience and compassion for others into acts of solidarity – meeting need with action, and isolation with empathy.
Learn about them at: thecourageproject.org
This cohort channeled their resilience and compassion for others into acts of solidarity – meeting need with action, and isolation with empathy.
Learn about them at: thecourageproject.org
A strong economy isn’t enough if workers can’t cover basics or plan for the future.
New @ppicnotes.bsky.social analysis spotlights worker voices and practical ways to boost economic security for Californians. Read more: bit.ly/48HIDhf
New @ppicnotes.bsky.social analysis spotlights worker voices and practical ways to boost economic security for Californians. Read more: bit.ly/48HIDhf
Work and Economic Insecurity in California
California’s economy is among the world’s largest, but many working Californians feel financially insecure. To better understand why so many are struggling to pay bills, save money, and balance the de...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A strong economy isn’t enough if workers can’t cover basics or plan for the future.
New @ppicnotes.bsky.social analysis spotlights worker voices and practical ways to boost economic security for Californians. Read more: bit.ly/48HIDhf
New @ppicnotes.bsky.social analysis spotlights worker voices and practical ways to boost economic security for Californians. Read more: bit.ly/48HIDhf
What can policymakers do to help ensure AI creates opportunities for all instead of increasing division and insecurity?
Check out this blog post from JFF: https://bit.ly/4ihIqEi
Check out this blog post from JFF: https://bit.ly/4ihIqEi
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What can policymakers do to help ensure AI creates opportunities for all instead of increasing division and insecurity?
Check out this blog post from JFF: https://bit.ly/4ihIqEi
Check out this blog post from JFF: https://bit.ly/4ihIqEi