May 18, 2021Communities Seeking Environmental Revitalization Prepare for White House Justice40 InvestmentsThe newly introduced ReGenesis Institute provides a “learning hub” for communities that have been harmed by climate change and toxic pollution Spartanburg, South Carolina (May 10, 2021) — As the White House unveils its widely anticipated plan for the Justice40 Initiative, the newly formed ReGenesis Institute, which leveraged a $20,000…Environmental Justice5 min readEnvironmental Justice5 min read
Apr 14, 2021Firefighting Goats Deployed at TomKat RanchNew research shows fuel-moisture in vegetation across the South Bay at record lows, sparking concerns 2021 could bring more large wildfires April 14, 2021 (Pescadero, CA) — About 850 goats are chomping down on combustible weeds and brush at TomKat Ranch before California’s wildfire season starts this summer. New research…4 min read4 min read
Mar 10, 2021How Funding Latino Farmers is Healing Monterey CountyAbraham Garcia was 14 years old when his mother, Marissa, brought him to pick raspberries in the fields in Salinas after the 2008 financial crisis had devastated their family-owned restaurant. The pay was hardly enough for food, but like other farmworkers, she had no other option to feed her…3 min read3 min read
Feb 10, 2021Bill Could Make California First in Nation to Provide School Meals to All KidsLegislation would recognize that nutritious food is fundamental to learning, increase access to freshly prepared school meals for six million students, and promote California-grown food during the pandemic and beyond February 10, 2021 — (Sacramento, CA) — At a time when food insecurity has increased dramatically due to the ongoing…School Meals9 min readSchool Meals9 min read
Nov 19, 2020My Giving Pledge Promise Isn’t Enough: Why It’s Time for the Wealthy to Do MoreBy Kat Taylor November 19, 2020 My six decades have taken me many places. As a philanthropist, I have wrestled with grant making that addresses the symptoms but not the root causes of societal ills. As co-founder and former CEO of a mission-driven community bank, I worked to finance a…Philantrophy4 min readPhilantrophy4 min read
Oct 1, 2020Growing the Table Towards an Equitable Food SystemWe all remember when COVID-19 changed everything. We remember the sudden and extreme ways it touched even the most fundamental aspects like space, communication, and human relationships. We are still living these changes. I remember a Black businessman warning me of the new forms of privilege that could arise…Food Insecurity3 min readFood Insecurity3 min read
Sep 22, 2020California Governor Approves Additional $80M for Emergency School Meals During PandemicSept. 22, 2020 (Sacramento) — Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday approved additional funding for emergency school meals, giving local school districts more certainty as they feed students during distance learning. …School Meals2 min readSchool Meals2 min read
Sep 1, 2020Lawmakers Pass Landmark Bill Protecting Californians From Unfair Lending PracticesServes as Model for States to Protect Consumers Sept.1, 2020 (Sacramento) — California legislators approved a landmark bill on Monday that will protect consumers and small businesses by enforcing laws prohibiting financial companies from engaging in unfair, abusive, and deceptive practices. …Consumer Protection4 min readConsumer Protection4 min read
Sep 1, 2020California Legislature Approves Additional $80M for Emergency School MealsUSDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020 August 31, 2020 (Sacramento) — California public school districts received welcome news on Monday, after state lawmakers approved additional funding for emergency school meals. In the same vein, the U.S. …School Meals4 min readSchool Meals4 min read
Aug 25, 2020California Set to Approve $80M for School MealsCalifornia Set to Approve $80M for School Meals California’s lawmakers are poised to approve an additional $80 million for school meals at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic, a heatwave, power outages and fires are forcing disruptions to education and daily life. …School Meals3 min readSchool Meals3 min read
