Meet Bruno — a civil engineering student by day, a Levi’s® Stylist helping consumers find their perfect fit by night. Like many ambitious young professionals, Bruno was juggling his university studies with work when life threw him a curveball: his mother lost her job, suddenly placing him in the position of supporting his family while simultaneously pursuing his dreams. Fortunately, help was closer than he thought. When months of unpaid mortgage payments turned into foreclosure proceedings, Bruno reached out to the Red Tab Foundation (RTF) for help — and that’s when things started to shift.
“The possibility of losing our house created enormous emotional impact and stress for our family,” Bruno shared. “It’s been our home for years and represents stability and security for us. RTF gave me hope and stability when I needed it most.” The foundation has been a beacon of support for Levi Strauss & Co. employees for over four decades, helping with more than 36,000 grants and granting $37 million in support since its inception. Assisting Bruno and his family was no different.
Two grants later, the foreclosure of Bruno’s home was stopped in its tracks. Bruno’s family was buoyed, and Bruno had breathing room to help with his university expenses, ensuring his engineering studies could continue uninterrupted and his career in retail could continue to succeed.
In fiscal year 2025, RTF supported 2,255 hardships like Bruno’s — from disconnected utilities to medical emergencies— increasing nearly 14% from the previous year, while spending nearly 20% less as a whole at $2.3 million.
“Last year, we reached more people, more efficiently — stretching every dollar further to support employees in need,” said RTF executive director Jenny Calvert Rodriguez. “Stories like Bruno’s are a reminder that a little support during a tough time can go a long way in helping people stay on track and reach their goals, and that is what the Red Tab Foundation is all about.”
For thousands of LS&Co. employees like Bruno, discovering that help was closer than they imagined made all the difference. From everyday emergencies to natural disasters and everything in between, Red Tab Foundation is there to support LS&Co. employees and retirees on their hardest days. Find more stories like Bruno’s and learn about the Red Tab Foundation’s impact over the past year in their 2025 Impact Report.
