Let Them Be Heard. Telling the Stories of America’s Immigrant Women
Philanthropist, Alya Michelson shared her journey as a first-generation immigrant woman and announced her new philanthropic initiative, FirstGen....
The Peace Island Children’s Center Provides Water Purifier to Ugandan Village
A newly-installed water purifier marks the latest progress in transforming the lives of 5,300 Ugandan villagers on the banks of Lake Victoria,...
A Conversation With Alya and Gary K. Michelson
Dr. Gary K. Michelson and Alya Michelson are the heart of Michelson Philanthropies. Their passions have fueled the initiatives of the foundation,...
How Nonsurgical Sterilants will Eliminate Animal Shelter Euthanasia
Dr. Gary Michelson has pledged a $25 million prize to the first entity that develops a single-dose nonsurgical sterilant for dogs and cats. ...
The Critical Need for Higher Education in Prison Programming
Higher education in prison programming reduces recidivism, increases community safety, and leads to economic prosperity - and it's a key driver of...
FOCUS ON Connecting California
The Connecting California: Solving the Digital Divide learning series offers insights from business leaders, digital equity practitioners,...
FOCUS ON Michelson Spark Grants
The Michelson Spark Grants program is an innovative, just-in-time grant-making process designed to fill the urgent needs of organizations that are...
Eight Pet Care Startups Join Leap Venture Studio’s Fourth Cohort
Eight Pet Care Startups Join Leap Venture Studio's Fourth Cohort Leap Venture Studio announces the eight pet care startups that are joining its...
Partnering with Homeboy Industries to Help People and Pets
A day of pet wellness with Homeboy Industries, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and County Supervisor Hilda Solis. In May 2020,...
Tackling the Student Basic Needs Crisis
COVID-19’s economic ramifications have brought the pre-existing student basic needs crisis to a tipping point. Pre-COVID, 50% of college...
Gina Knepp Reimagining the Future of Animal Shelters
Backed by some of the most influential organizations in animal philanthropy, HASS has collaborated with 200-plus organizations across multiple...
Michelson Found Animals Celebrates 15 Years of Saving Pets and Enriching Lives
Michelson Found Animals celebrates their 15 years of work in the animal welfare space and they are just getting started for more. ...