Reissa Foundation

A legacy of the RGK Foundation, Reissa is committed to addressing social issues and improving the lives of vulnerable populations in California and Texas.

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Reissa Foundation is proud to support the Texas Tribune Festival.

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Welcome to the edge of your seat — the full #TribFest23 program is out now! Get ready for 100+ unforgettable conversations on politics and policy, and hear from more than 275 speakers. See the latest: https://t.co/6wFK2smM5S

[I Live Here I Give Here @ILH_IGH]

We have hit $3 Million raised for Amplify Austin Day! We know this is just the beginning of the generosity movement. Let’s grow the giving y’all.

Donate now at https://t.co/QMKyKMBu1n

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RT @mollard_consult: The philanthropic sector has made shifts in practice such as increased spending levels, more general support, streamlined processes, and engagement with questions of racial equity.
@CEPData has BIG questions for #philanthropy.
https://t.co/0Sl1Vily0G

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RT @Philanthropy: “An endowment is a foundation’s biggest asset,” says Ashley Zohn, vice president of learning and impact at the Knight Foundation. “And so how that endowment is managed is also an expression of that foundation’s values.” https://t.co/Jd1cKYPbO4

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RT @Philanthropy: While the new report shows that foundations are slowly improving the diversity of their portfolio managers over past years, there’s far more work to be done, says Robert Raben, executive director of the Diverse Asset Managers Initiative. https://t.co/QKUfPPnTBO

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RT @1000currents: Did you know that only 3% of public #climatefinance goes to #foodsystems. A new report by @futureoffoodorg presents food systems as a #climatesolution & priority #COP27. #agroecology #foodsovereignty https://t.co/25w7wuQ1MW

[First Nations @FNDI303]

Celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay year-round by helping reclaim #NativeTruth. Dominant, false narratives about Native peoples oppress their nations, peoples & cultures. Read “Changing the Narrative About Native Americans, A Guide for Allies:" https://t.co/ZnYH4B8py9

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Celebrate #IndigenousPeoples year-round. At First Nations, we believe any time of the year is the appropriate time to celebrate the contributions of American Indians. Keep the conversation going - add #Indigenous voices to your feed & stay in the know with news in #IndianCountry.

[BBBS Central Texas @bigmentoring]

Today, we honor the history, culture, languages, and traditions of the Indigenous peoples who first inhabited these lands.

Join us as we recognize and celebrate the strength and contributions of Indigenous communities now, and every day.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay2022

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@putkids1st Thank YOU for all your work helping Texas children!

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RT @npquarterly: Lori Stern on the importance of building a #solidarityeconomy for organic agriculture if we are to create a resilient, equitable food system: https://t.co/Jfr41UXoQV @Federation1967 @NFUDC #foodsystems

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RT @npquarterly: Both corporations and foundations have increased support for #Blackentrepreneurship. But will these investments significantly reduce inequality? https://t.co/zb5fOQgwaJ @Center4PopEcon @Blavity @MehrsaBaradaran #inequality

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RT @TheImprintNews: When young and vulnerable populations don’t have access to stable housing, they are exposed to additional dangers, writes Olivia Valdovinos.
https://t.co/k880gB8Poi

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RT @First5LA: new documentary on @Hulu, #Aftershock, shows how much work still lies ahead to bring down #Black #MaternalMortality rate & prevent other families from sustaining such a terrible loss. Click below to read @Salon’s interview w/ the co-directors https://t.co/7rzEVLvczV

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RT @FosterCareFilm “Minnesota is leading the way w/ the Fostering Independence Grants. This funding really changes the calculation for the 80% of fosters who want to go to college—& that dream can be real now” https://t.co/YXRkJHeSJQ #FosterCare #college #education #Minnesota

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RT @jsmccullou: Self-harm behavior has skyrocketed in Texas’ youth prisons, all while the agency can’t seem to keep anyone on the payroll.

Despite significantly fewer kids being locked up, self-harm behavior was assessed *80% more* in 2021 than 2019. https://t.co/bNlMVEjMar

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RT @19thnews: Medication abortion is approved by the FDA, so for many people, if abortion becomes illegal the question about self-managing abortion is more one of criminal risk than medical risk. https://t.co/JmMugE1a9v

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RT @AECFNews: The #EITC in combination with the expanded #ChildTaxCredit reduced poverty by over 40% in the past year — amounting to nearly 5 million children lifted out of poverty. https://t.co/Y5qHaGVVyB

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RT @NorCalGrant: The way we respond to white supremacist terrorism is key to building and maintaining healthy, just narratives and communities around achieving #RacialEquity #EndWhiteSupremacy https://t.co/tEGvr9bmBc