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... also reopen the application process to more than 300,000 new applicants who are eligible under the terms of the ... is in open defiance of the law. More than 825,000 immigrants have benefited from DACA’s protections Over the ... During this time, however, many of them undoubtedly saw opportunities open up for their older siblings , peers, and ...
July 13, 2020
News Article
... Immigrant Resilience Fund they are ensuring that Black immigrants are not left behind in COVID-19 recovery efforts. ... and economic justice. Local BAJI Organizing Committees in New York, Georgia, California and Arizona build coalitions ... Community in the U.S. , GCIR, March 2019 Juneteenth Resources 2020 ...
June, 2020
Resource Portal, Video & Audio
Resources from GCIR's 2022 National Convening workshop, "Dismantling Ableist Immigration Policies."
Program Materials
Resources from GCIR's 2022 National Convening plenary, "Moving Money and Power: Investing in Immigrant Leadership."
May, 2022
Program Materials
Resources from GCIR's 2022 National Convening workshop, "Building AAPI Immigrant Power in Houston."
May, 2022
Program Materials
... this webinar to uplift the lived experiences of Black immigrants. Cosponsored by 22 colleague philanthropy ... leaders and other allies. SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS AND CHALLENGES For Haitians and other Black immigrants at the ... and legal service needs—coupled with a sizeable gap in resources for culturally fluent organizations—means ...
February, 2019
Program Materials
June 18, 2020
News Article
... Foundation; and Kevin Douglas, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Despite the promise of a new administration, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers ... workers, made clear the need for philanthropy to deploy resources swiftly and with maximum flexibility to support ...
September, 2021
Analysis
... federal immigration policy debates, most agree that once immigrants are admitted to the United States it is in the country’s—and immigrants’—best interest that they successfully ... into the civic, economic, and social life of their new communities. Adult education services offered through a ...
October 11, 2018
Co-Sponsored Program
... refugee organizations have long confronted extraordinary challenges, a global pandemic has further exposed and ...
April 12, 2021
Webinar
Resources for DACA Advocacy IMMIGRATION, AND COVID-19 Even ... as a DACA Recipient or as an Undocumented Immigrant Immigrants Rising This document aggregates resources to help ... Fight Against Coronavirus Center for American Progress, New American Economy, CATO Institute, The Washington Post ...
June, 2020
Resource Portal
Resources from GCIR's 2022 National Convening plenary, "Achieving Transformative Change: Merging Power Across Movements."
May, 2022
Program Materials
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Strategies and Tactics for Moving Hearts and Minds" here, including the session recording and transcription of the meeting.
December, 2023
Program Materials
... to my growth, and cheering me on. I felt prepared for this new adventure. And yet, executive transitions are ... evolved, or put away. Even when you think you know what challenges and opportunities lie ahead, uncovered challenges ... of movement leaders with the aim of mobilizing more resources for immigrant and refugee communities I share these ...
December 7, 2021
President's Message
... DACA to its initial form and reopens the DACA program to new applicants. All eligible individuals are encouraged to ... on immigrant communities, but DACA recipients and other immigrants will be fully protected only by congressional ... for a legislative solution that more permanently secures immigrants’ right to live in the United States. “We ...
June 18, 2020
Press Release
... basic needs for all Californians will require increasing resources. Ultimately, how we spend public resources and what ... is at risk. We need bold action that embraces a bold new economy—a California New Deal—to lead our state and ... and democratic participation; We must recognize that all immigrants are part of the California community. We need to ...
July 9, 2020
Philanthropic News
Statement Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) joins a growing chorus within ... as a unifying force in defiance of racism and deploy resources needed to protect our democracy and bring about ... Select Additional Statements "...this ugliness finds new life only when it is given license to grow. ...
August 10, 2017
Statement
... timely and strategic investments to improve the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Immigrant Related ...
June 5, 2019
President's Message
... certain future in the U.S. for hundreds of thousands of immigrants. This victory was made possible because of the ... youth today are not eligible for the protections and opportunities afforded by the DACA program. We urge Congress ...
June 18, 2020
Commentary