The failure to pass comprehensive immigration reform at the federal level has generated much debate as to where we should move in terms of a new iteration of legislation for Congress. At the same time, those who care about immigrant communities - and understand that better incorporating immigrants into mainstream institutions and society can lead to their economic and social success, and help to revitalize local and regional economies - recognize that this challenge has shifted to a new regional and community scale. The California Community Foundation (CCF) is proposing that we take on this challenge together, finding innovative ways to ensure our regions’ economic and social health and improve conditions for immigrant newcomers, settled immigrants, and their children in Los Angeles County. In order to move toward a collaborative solutions-based approach to this challenge, and to inform its own future giving agenda, CCF will convene several small groups of selected stakeholders, including immigrant rights activists, business and workforce development leaders, labor representatives, planners and public sector leaders, and philanthropy, to delve deeply into the various issues that need to be addressed for true integration to benefit our region. The California Community Foundation, in conjunction with GCIR, invites the philanthropic sector to be participate in a grantmaker discussion. If you are interested in participating, please call Alison De Lucca at 323.251.6505 or click here to send her an email. This program is organized by the California Community Foundation in conjunction with University of Southern California’s Program for Regional and Environmental Equity and co-sponsored by GCIR.
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