The Annenberg Foundation

Open to all students, teachers, and parents participating in the Games For Change Student Challenge, upcoming Game Jams and Virtual Office Hours provide helpful information on game-making tools and guidance with your game design courses: https://bit.ly/2Zi3C5m.

The Annenberg Foundation has been proud to partner with the County’s Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) and California Community Foundation to help combat food insecurity in LA County. This partnership has helped lead to the formation of a new #FoodEquity Roundtable to build capacity for Los Angeles’ food distribution programs and advance food justice: https://bit.ly/370oG4X.

Our friends at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace had so much fun teaming up with this year's #PuppyBowl! #TeamFluff and #TeamRuff are going head-to-head right now on Animal Planet, bringing awareness to the importance of pet adoption. (: discovery+/ Animal Planet)

BIG NEWS: Applications are now being accepted for the third year of #PledgeLA and #HBCUvc's Summer VC Internship! This 10-week internship program aims to bring more diversity to the venture capital industry, and has expanded to include Chicago and San Francisco for the Summer 2021 cohort. Special thanks to #AnnenbergTech, HBCUvc, 50 South Capital, and Concrete Rose Community Foundation for helping to make this opportunity possible.

Philanthropy has the opportunity to sustain and accelerate the racial justice movement underway in California. We are proud to be a partner in the California Black Freedom Fund, which will invest $100 million in Black-led power-building. Learn more: www.cablackfreedomfund.org. #CABlackFreedomFund

Three powerful gaming themes. Unlimited potential. Supported in part by the Annenberg Foundation and Annenberg Learner, the Games For Change Student Challenge is now accepting submissions for games designed by middle and high school students based on: Advocating for Animals (Supported by Wallis Annenberg PetSpace) Build a Better World (Supported by Minecraft: Education Edition) Resilience Through Games (Supported by Take This Org and Institute of Museum and Library S...ervices) Don't miss this chance to receive national recognition and win amazing prizes. Learn more, explore the themes, and participate or spread the word today: bit.ly/g4c_challenge. See more

We're proud to support the United Way of Greater Los Angeles' #HomeWalk, an inspiring event that gets LA County moving to raise funds and help end homelessness for good. Learn how you can take part virtually and make a difference in 2020: homewalk.unitedwayla.org. #HomeWalkAtHome

"It’s groundbreaking that members of AnnenbergTech’s PledgeLA initiative are holding each other and the Los Angeles region as a whole accountable with a goal of measurable growth each year." In The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Annenberg Foundation Executive Director Cinny Kennard discusses how real change can be made in a company’s diversity, exploring the important work of #PledgeLA in the LA tech sector.

The polar bears are back! Starting today, explore.org and Polar Bears International's live cams are packed with programming for #PolarBearWeek. Tune in for educational live chats, close-up views with the Tundra Buggy, and more: https://bit.ly/320rPyU.

Annenberg Alchemy has extended its application deadline to tomorrow, October 30, by 5 PM PST! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your nonprofit organization's capacity from expert trainers. Explore the eligibility requirements and apply today: https://bit.ly/31UoSQJ.

We're proud to partner with Debbie Allen Dance Academy to present #LightsUp: A Drive-In Gala at the Rose Bowl on November 14! Join us as we celebrate 20 years of #DADA's excellence and impact, with proceeds benefiting their scholarships and educational outreach programs: https://bit.ly/3kBQ0LD.

We're ending the weekend on a heartwarming note. This sweet pack receives a training session at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, preparing them for their forever homes. Learn more about PetSpace's appointment-only adoption process tonight: https://bit.ly/3juYjYe.

This Wednesday at the dot.LA Summit, #PledgeLA and Rate My Investor are teaming up to explore the 2020 Diversity in U.S. Startups Report! Join Sieo's Bennett Quintard, BCG Digital Ventures' Eyana Carballo, GRID110's Miki Reynolds, Vinovest's Anthony Zhang, and the Annenberg Foundation's Calvin Selth. Register today: https://bit.ly/37BlZI4.

Congratulations to Black Girl MATHgic founder Brittany Rhodes on being featured in Forbes! She recently secured an equity-free grant from #PledgeLA and #HBCUvc, which will help her organization continue to inspire girls to lean into math and overcome math anxiety.

Our friends at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts are proud to present their latest #CenterStage discussion virtually! Register for free to experience "A Fundraiser's Guide to Radical Philanthropy in 2020 & Beyond" on Monday, October 26 at 10 AM PT: https://bit.ly/3jeAaFe. This incredible panel will feature: Dr. Una Osili, Associate Dean, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Lisa Greer, Philanthropist and Author of "Philanthropy Revolut...ion" Kristin Sakoda, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture Michael Fleming, Executive Director, David Bohnett Foundation Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Entrepreneur, Founder, and Transformative Brand Builder Aashika Patel, Corporate Vice President, CCS Fundraising Rachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO, The Wallis See more

We’re excited to provide the My LA2050 Grants Challenge winners with additional grant support for their #DEI efforts, helping them take concrete steps to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are present across all aspects of their work. Take a moment to learn about these inspiring organizations: Pediatric Therapy Network, Las Fotos Project, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Ready To Succeed LA, and Clínica Msr. Oscar A. Romero.

Happy #Caturday! There's still time to join Wallis Annenberg PetSpace and Dr. Mikel Delgado for today's session of #AnimalMatters. Register for free and learn how to set up your home environment to keep your cat happy, preventing common behavior problems: https://bit.ly/355hVwV.

In their own words, Annenberg Alchemy participants discuss the program's impact. There's still time to apply for 2021! Explore eligibility requirements and help spread the word to nonprofits about this free program today: https://bit.ly/3nV9wER.

Missing the Annenberg Community Beach House? Explore virtual highlights from the historic Marion Davies Guest House tour with Santa Monica Conservancy docents on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3jRI4W5! #GoldCoastMoments

On October 21, #AnnenbergTech and #PledgeLA present their first session of DEI in a Box! Join Stat Zero's Jessica Salinas, Westcoastctip's Kathryne Cooper, and Snap Inc.'s Jess Harvie as they discuss leveling up data practices around diversity. RSVP free today: https://bit.ly/3nLjRD2.