Giving Back, Like Levi Did
It was the beginning of a very long tradition of giving back. In 1854, Levi Strauss, who was a young…
Blog Entry - Values - May 7, 2013Giving Back, Like Levi Did
Red Ribbons of Hope
Last year, while undergoing routine medical tests prior to breast cancer surgery, Mrs. Zeng found out that she was HIV-positive.…
Blog Entry - Values - April 24, 2013
Lasting Impact for All
As a community organizer for 15 years, I’ve worked with low-income people to influence public policies that affect their lives.…
Blog Entry - Values - April 7, 2013
Tapping Potential for Community Prosperity
Five years ago, Veronica was living in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood and dreamed of owning a restaurant to serve her…
Blog Entry - Values - April 2, 2013
Isabel
“I’m thankful that I found Mercado Global and can provide a better life for my family.” That’s what Isabel Chiroy…
Blog Entry - Values - March 20, 2013
Breaking the Silence
In order to help end HIV/AIDS among women, we also have to break the silence about violence against women. This…
Blog Entry - Values - February 1, 2013
Levi Strauss Foundation: Making Progress Possible
When I think about what makes the Levi Strauss Foundation special, I always return to Levi Strauss & Co.’s enduring…
Blog Entry - Values - January 30, 2013
Justice Can’t Wait
Too often, in every corner of the globe, suspects are treated as convicts the minute they enter the criminal justice…
Blog Entry - Values - December 19, 2012
Youth-Led Courage
As we enter the fourth decade of HIV/AIDS, the global face of this epidemic is increasingly young and female. Today,…
Blog Entry - Values - November 30, 2012
If Levi Were Alive Today…
Levi Strauss cared about the community. Upon his death in 1902, the San Francisco Call newspaper noted that his life…
Blog Entry - Values - November 7, 2012
