CAA Foundation

05/15/2025

In celebration of AANHPI Month, the Los Angeles Task Force hosted a panel this week featuring CAA agents in collaboration with CAA Foundation and CAA Asians in Media.

This event brought together over 60 colleagues, industry professionals and invitees from our community partner, CAPE, to connect with our panelists and learn about their diverse journeys and paths to success. It was a special moment gathering community and honoring the legacy built by our colleagues. Thank you to all who joined us, and Happy AANHPI Month!

04/22/2025

This Earth Day, we’re shining a spotlight 🌍✨ on the power of storytelling to protect our planet. Through our collaboration with Green Screen, we’re proud to support creators weaving climate awareness into the fabric of film and television—like Grey’s Anatomy, where a heat wave isn’t just dramatic tension, it’s a wake-up call. 🔥📺

Leading this charge is our very own Adam Umhoefer, Executive at the CAA Foundation. Adam has been instrumental in organizing efforts around climate storytelling, building partnerships with , and for the Climate Storytelling Fellowship. This initiative supports screenwriters with grants and mentorship, empowering them to craft compelling narratives that envision a livable future on our planet.

Because when climate stories are on screen, they stay in hearts and minds long after the credits roll. 🎬💚

Happy Earth Day from all of us at the CAA Foundation🌱Read the full article from linked in our stories.

03/27/2025

CAA Foundation is proud to serve on the Steering Committee!
 
Join us October 6-10 to help every voter feel confident and informed before they cast their ballot, especially in local elections that shape our daily lives.
 
Celebrate with us: https://nationalvotereducationweek.org/join/

03/24/2025

Our colleagues in Los Angeles laced up their sneakers and joined the energy of the - not as runners, but as volunteers! 🏃🏽‍♀️✨ Handing out snacks and refreshments to participants at the Finish Line Garden, our team showed up to support over 25,000 runners making their way through the heart of LA.

Moments like these remind us that community is built by showing up—for each other, for the city we love, and for those chasing big goals. 💪🏽💙 Huge thank you to everyone who dedicated their day to give back and make race day unforgettable!

03/18/2025

02/27/2025

🔸 SOCAL FIRE FUND PROGRESS REPORT 🔸 (swipe to see our impact to date!)

The ongoing collaboration between the CAA Foundation, and the LAUSD Education Foundation is providing immediate and long-term support for community-centered recovery initiatives that aid students, individuals, and families impacted by the January 2025 wildfires.

In addition to the LAUSD community, the LAUSD Education Foundation is collaborating with neighboring districts, including the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation and the Pasadena Education Foundation, to support impacted students and school employees throughout the region.

For more details on our collective impact, visit our stories for our latest press release.

02/24/2025

In honor of Black History Month, the Los Angeles Task Force organized a panel featuring CAA agents and executives in collaboration with the Music to the Ears Foundation and Bridge Builders LA.

This event brought together 35 students from Black Business Associations at USC, UCLA, CSULB, SDSU, and the Los Angeles Recording School so they could connect with our colleagues to discuss industry trends and the power of representation.

Each student received a special inspirational note upon entry that was handwritten by a CAA employee before hearing from the panelists on their personal insights and expertise for this next generation of industry leaders. Thank you to all who joined us!

02/19/2025

Last week, love wasn’t just in the air—it was in action. ❤️✨ In honor of Valentine’s Day, our colleagues in London, Los Angeles, Nashville, Munich, and New York came together to sell candygrams and donated books (huge shoutout to our Publishing Group!) 📚🍬, turning small gestures into something truly powerful. Thanks to their dedication and the generosity of our community, we raised over $5,000—funds that are now being donated to the SoCal FIRE FUND to support wildfire relief efforts. 💙🔥 Because love isn’t just about words; it’s about showing up, giving back, and making a real impact.

02/10/2025

Last week, Academy Award winning actor and CAA client, Adrien Brody stopped by the Pasadena Disaster Relief Center to register individuals impacted by the California wildfires for assistance with . We are so grateful for partners like CORE and clients like Adrien who are providing support from the SoCal FIRE FUND on the ground.

CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is a global crisis response organization bringing immediate aid and recovery to underserved communities and has been imperative in the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. In collaboration with CAA Foundation and the LAUSD Education Foundation, CORE is part of a larger effort to provide immediate and long-term support for community-centered recovery initiatives that aid students, school employees, and families impacted by the January 2025.

01/27/2025

We’re thrilled to announce CAA’s 2025 Task Force Leaders!

The Task Force dates back to a tradition that began in 1998 when a group of assistants came together who shared a common goal of wanting to make a difference in their communities. 🤝🏡 They created an initiative that continues to sit within the CAA Foundation and reflect our company’s focus around 🎓✏️ public education, 🗳️👥 civic engagement, and ♻️🌱 climate.

The Task Force contributes volunteer hours, raises and directs financial resources to our non-profit partners as well as coordinates new opportunities for young people to meet others within our company across the globe. 🌍

Congratulations to the new leaders! 🥳🎉

01/11/2025

Alongside our partners we are launching SoCal Fire Fund to provide immediate and long-term support for community-centered recovery initiatives that aid students, individuals, and families impacted by the current fires. The Fund is designed to provide equitable recovery through flexible funding and targeted support for vulnerable communities.

“The scope of loss for neighbors across Los Angeles is immense and calls for a robust, compassionate, and flexible response—one that prioritizes their immediate and long-term recovery needs, said Natalie Tran, executive director of the CAA Foundation, in a statement. “We are grateful for the expertise of our long-standing partners for coming together to provide this unique and holistic approach.”

To donate and have a direct impact, please visit the link in our bio.

01/09/2025

As information continues to unfold, and the wildfires and intense winds impact our communities, our humanitarian partners are on the ground providing immediate and long-term support.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can help those impacted now, please find organizations that are providing relief, as well as information about the effect the climate crisis has on extreme weather.