Aiming for big changes to a child welfare system that isn’t always child- or family-friendly, the foundation’s new OPT-In for Families initiative is backing prevention-oriented approaches at four sites across the country.
Read MoreMany young people leaving the foster system in Los Angeles County find themselves lost, without the kind of financial support or guidance needed to navigate early adulthood. This local funder is working to close the gap in care.
Read MorePlans for one of the country’s largest hunger relief efforts for out-of-school kids were hatched in a call between a local billionaire and L.A.’s school superintendent. A wave of donations soon poured in. Here’s the inside story.
Read MoreData shows that the prospects are bleak for youth transitioning from foster care. But the Tipping Point Community in San Francisco is the latest funder that believes it can make a big impact on young lives with the right interventions.
Read MoreCongo’s rainforests host a vast array of species and have been called the world’s “second lung” because they absorb so much carbon dioxide. Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker are among the few donors giving to protect this embattled wilderness.
Read MoreLos Angeles has become a hub for funders looking to improve outcomes for kids in foster care. The push has engaged both billionaire donors and a who's who of local foundations.
Read MoreA unique new award for environmentalists under 40, chosen from a wide range of fields, shows a fondness for innovation. A satellite data whiz emerged as its first winner.
Read MoreThere’s a new green prize, backed by Pritzker money. Nominees range from scientists to activists, with a catch—all must be under 40. Who's in the running so far?
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