Weinberg Foundation News

Marisa Castuera Hayase promoted to lead the Foundation’s grantmaking; Arin Gencer promoted to lead organizational strategy and communications

In response to the devastation and loss of life caused by the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and ongoing crisis, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has provided grants to 10 nonprofits to address emergency and basic needs — the first round of funding out of $5 million allocated for this purpose.

In response to the devastation and loss of life caused by the wildfires on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has provided $850,000 in grants to support initial relief efforts in severely affected communities.

Effective June 23, Margery Bronster to serve as Hawaiʻi-based trustee; Paula Pretlow to become next board chair

Grants will go toward short-term needs—including shelters, food and safe drinking water, and warm clothes and blankets—as well as longer-term responses