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... and to our immigrant communities, GCIR remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing justice and belonging for all ... we know that the philanthropic sector holds significant resources and positional power that must be leveraged now in defense and protection of communities under attack. We are ...
November 6, 2024
Statement
... prevailed. After four tumultuous years, Americans voted in favor of democracy, decency, and integrity. A record ... intimidation and suppression to make their voices heard. In the process, they have renewed our collective sense of ... to receive and resettle refugees, and more. Also expand resources for education, workforce development, health care, ...
November 10, 2020
Statement
... seeker communities, the transition to a new administration in 2021 will not automatically result in bold new immigration reform or even a comprehensive ... At the same time, they recognize they will be operating in an environment of competing priorities and with an ...
December 8, 2020
Webinar
... time of the publication of this message, many races remain in the balance, with final results still being determined. ... media attention and donor dollars continue to flow to high-profile national races, on-the-ground organizing built on ... who believe in sustained investment in community resources, a humane immigration system, and workers’ rights ...
November 11, 2022
President's Message
In the middle of his first year in office, President Trump ... beginning saves both the applicant and the agency time and resources.”) Likewise, forms expire with little or no ... They include — as Pierce anticipates — high-profile targets such as the public-charge rule, the ceiling ...
November 10, 2020
News Article
DETROIT STAFF PHOTO.jpg 2024 was a challenging year in the fight for immigrant and refugee justice. GCIR, ... GCIR doubled-down this year on developing programming, resources, and partnerships that reflect our dedication to ... Border , June 2024 Webinar: The Value of Learning in Grantmaking to Migrant Communities , July 2024 New Pooled ...
December 17, 2024
Blog Post
... (NCRP), since 2012 there has been an 11 percent shrinkage in philanthropic funding towards immigrant movement groups. While there was an uptick in rapid response funding between 2017-2018, this has not ... term sustainability of immigrant serving organizations. In a critical election year, over 60 anti-immigrant bills ...
July 25, 2024
Webinar
... (ICE) arrests increased by 30 percent, from 110,000 in 2016 to 143,000 in 2019. Status In 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attempted ...
January 24, 2022
Commentary
... their work and provide a platform for their perspectives. In this episode of our Amplify podcast, GCIR President ... organizing capacity on the ground, and all the extra resources that it takes to do this with people that have been ... so many different ways in their community, and they need resources, they need investment. But that also means that we ...
March 27, 2025
GCIR Blog Series
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "2024 Election Scenario Planning: Immigrant Justice SWOT for Philanthropy" here, including the session recording, transcription of the meeting and other materials shared.
August, 2024
Program Materials
... for GCIR's webinar "Funding the Fight for Immigrant Rights in 2025 and Beyond" here, including the session recording, ... links. Materials: Funding the Fight for Immigrant Rights in 2025 and Beyond ...
February, 2025
Program Materials
Find all program-related materials for the webinar, "Election Scenario Planning," including powerpoint and recording here.
September, 2020
Program Materials
description In anticipation of Inauguration Day 2025, GCIR released our ... 31st. transparency commitment Thank you for your interest in this program. GCIR's webinars and funder learning ... the time and expertise of presenters from the field. In the spirit of transparency, GCIR will make available the ...
February 3, 2025
Webinar
... seeker communities, the transition to a new administration in 2021 will not automatically result in bold new immigration reform or even a comprehensive ... At the same time, they recognize they will be operating in an environment of competing priorities and with an ...
December, 2020
Funding Recommendations
... a contested election. What Private Foundations Can Do in a Contested Election ...
November 10, 2020
Philanthropic News
... that could make it more difficult and marks the latest in a string of actions intended to alter the citizenship ... agency last launched revisions of the naturalization exam in 2009, "which implemented standardized test forms for both ... to a May 2019 memo . The memo also said the agency was in the process of formalizing a decennial revision process... ...
November 12, 2020
News Article
... from those who had it; eliminating process protections in how people are treated by the immigration agencies; ...
November, 2020
Report
In the Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s Blueprint for ... immigrant rights and racial justice. They also engaged in consultations about this Blueprint with individuals ...
September, 2020
Report
... webinar "Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigrant and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After ... Materials: Building a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigrant and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After ...
August, 2024
Program Materials