Statement

The East Bay Community Foundation is fortunate to be part of a compassionate, generous, and resilient community. In these times especially, the health, safety and well-being of their partners, staff and neighbors remains their top priority.

March 2020

Statement

Source: The East Bay Community Foundation

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FCCP Statement on Citizenship Question Case

Funders Applaud Outcome on Citizenship Question Case, Remain Committed to 2020 Census

June 2019

Statement

Source: Funders' Committee for Civic Participation

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GCIR Stands Against Islamophobia and Hate

All of us at GCIR grieve for the lives lost in Christchurch, New Zealand, and stand in support of their families and Muslim communities across the world. We see you, we mourn with you, and our hearts are breaking along with yours.

March 2019

Statement

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Letter to the Editor on Public Charge

A statement by multiple Chicago-based foundations denouncing the Trump administration's proposed changes to the "public charge" rule.

December 2018

Statement

Source: Chicagoland Workforce Funders Alliance, Conant Family Foundation, Healthy Communities Foundation, Michael Reese Health Trust, The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation, The Field Foundation, The Wieboldt Foundation, United Way of Metro Chicago, VNA Foundation, Woods Fund Chicago

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The Boston Foundation Criticizes Proposed Rule Change on Immigrants and “Public Charge”

The Boston Foundation issued a statement expressing their opposition to the proposed changes to the "public charge" rule.

September 2018

Statement

Source: The Boston Foundation

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Philanthropy Responds to Inhumane Family Separation and Detention Policies

More than 200 philanthropic institutions from across the country have signed onto this joint GCIR statement in support of children and families seeking refuge in the United States.