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    On this 20th anniversary of 9/11, philanthropy has the opportunity to counteract the historical underinvestment in BAMEMSA communities and support leading-edge work.

    Read Our President's Message

  • Safe Haven for Afghans and Haitians

    We at GCIR are heartbroken about the crises unfolding in Afghanistan and Haiti. Our country can rise to our highest ideals by providing protection to those who desperately need it and welcoming them into our communities.

    Read our full statement

  • BEYOND DACA: A HOME FOR ALL WHO DREAM

    The federal court decision blocking approval of new and pending DACA applications underscores the need for a pathway to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants.

    Read our full statement

  • Building Forward Our Democracy

    To dismantle the white supremacy at the root of the January 6th insurrection, GCIR is committed to moving money, building power, and amplifying the leadership of Black, Brown, indigenous, and immigrant communities

    Read Our Full Statement
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    Post-Election Recommendations

    Learn how philanthropy can advance immigrant justice in the first 100 days of the Biden administration and beyond.

    Read Our Recommendations

  • Black Lives Matter

    GCIR stands in steadfast solidarity with our African American brothers and sisters as an ally in the fight for racial justice.

    Read our full statement

 

Help us Raise $20 million for migrant Families and unaccompanied children

GCIR is proud to launch the California Dignity for Families Fund, in partnership with California philanthropy and Governor Gavin Newsom.

As of September 2021, the Fund has expanded its purpose to include support for Afghan and Haitian migrants seeking humanitarian relief. Donate today!

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Calendar of Programs

Sep29
Group Meeting
California Immigrant Initiative 2021 Quarter III Meeting
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Sep30
Webinar
Mapping Indigenous Migrant Communities in the United States
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Oct20
Group Meeting
Legal Services Working Group 2021 QIII Meeting
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Dec2
Group Meeting
Legal Services Working Group 2021 QIV Meeting
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Now is the time to act

Join a growing philanthropic movement, currently 130 foundations strong, to address immigrant-specific issues and advance justice, equity, and inclusion for all.

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Latest Resources

Aug 2021
Materials: Intersectional Justice: Migrant Workers and Economic Justice
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GCIR 2020 Annual Report Cover
Jul 2021
GCIR 2020 Annual Report: Relief for Now. Resilience for the Future
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Jul 2021
Materials: Building Welcoming Communities for Tomorrow
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Recent News

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Safe Haven for Afghans and Haitians in Crisis

We at GCIR are heartbroken about the devastating crises unfolding in Afghanistan and Haiti. Our country can rise to our highest ideals by providing protection to those who most desperately need it and welcoming them into our communities. Read our statement with recommendations for philanthropy.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Beyond DACA: A Home for All Who Dream

The recent federal court decision blocking approval of new and pending DACA applications underscores the need for a pathway to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants who call this country home. Read our statement for analysis and specific actions philanthropy can take to help the immigrant justice movement reach this goal.

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