This program will take place at the Council on Foundation's annual conference in Atlanta, GA. For more information and to add the program to your session scheduler, click here. You must be registered for COF's conference to attend the program.

Increased immigration is the inevitable result of a globalized economy. In the absence of a cohesive, national immigrant and integration policy, American communities large and small are grappling with the challenges and opportunities of increased immigration at the local and state levels. At this session, you'll learn about innovative policy and programmatic models that help communities leverage the contributions immigrants make as workers, taxpayers, and consumers. Presenters will also share and discuss effective strategies to address the challenges of increased immigration, such as the need for English classes, heightened demand for health and social services, and competition for scarce resources. This session will also examine the roles that foundations can play as grantmakers and civic leaders to respond to this global phenomenon.

Presenters:

Joshua W Hoyt
Executive Director
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Kica Matos
Community Services Administrator
City of New Haven

Manuel Pastor
Professor and Co-director
Center for Study of Immigrant Integration, USC