Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees - GCIR

In recent years, newcomer communities in Minnesota have grown and matured into established and diverse populations.  Although Minnesota funders have a long history of giving and responding to the needs of immigrant and refugee communities, the current economic recession has made it crucial for foundations to come together and think more strategically about funding and plan ways to more effectively use their limited resources to address the changing needs of Minnesota's immigrant and refugee communities. 

Join funding colleagues in a discussion about the impact of the economic crisis and changing political landscape on Minnesota's diverse immigrant and refugee communities. Co-sponsored by MCF and GCIR, this briefing will update us on national trends and opportunities for local grantmakers; examine approaches for supporting immigrant and refugee issues during these challenging times; and provide an opportunity to coordinate and collaborate on advancing Minnesota's immigrant integration efforts.

To read more information about the program, please click here.

Underwriting for this program has been generously provided by the Northwest Area Foundation and The Minneapolis Foundation.