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... early 2017, the Trump Administration has issued a series of executive actions—from the travel ban to ramped-up ... impact in California, where one in four Californians is an immigrant; one out of every two children in our state has at ... while 27 percent were for general support. Reflecting community needs, grants to support legal services and Know ...
January 12, 2018
Statement
... immigrants. We are all in this together . We stand with immigrant families and continue to advocate policy changes that ensure the health and well-being of ALL Californians. During this public health crisis and ... meals during school and child care closures. Schools and community organizations across the state are operating meal ...
April 3, 2020
News Article
In our most difficult moments, we lean on what make us strong. We come from generations of people who are generous, community-driven, and resilient. At a time when the World ...
March 18, 2020
Response Fund
AHRI for Justice (AHRI) and Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) recognize that our communities have been greatly impacted by COVID-19. For many in our communities, COVID-19 is no longer just a public ... to do our part to support our communities by creating a community assistance fund. We are working together to raise ...
June 5, 2020
Response Fund
... GCIR and Philanthropic Partners Announce Creation of California Dignity for Families Fund Private Fund Will ... include diverse and vulnerable populations, such as Black (including Africans), indigenous, and LGBTQI+ ... Assistance for Immigrants initiative. “California’s diversity makes us a more vibrant and resilient state, and we ...
May 14, 2021
Press Release
... White House, Joe Biden will likely seek to reverse much of President Donald Trump’s immigration legacy and push ... months or years to undo. Here is what to expect from Biden in six key immigration policy areas: 1. IMMIGRATION REFORM ... RESTRICTIONS 4. SKILLED FOREIGN WORKERS 5. REFUGEES 6. THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER Read the full article at the link below. ...
November 7, 2020
News Article
... rule change that would broadly expand the definition of how an immigrant could be classified as a “ public charge ,” a ... stands strong with dozens of other organizations in opposition to proposed changes in the definition of who ...
September 25, 2018
Statement
... Families Ineligible for Federal and State Relief in Midst of Coronavirus Crisis in Partnership with Public Fund ... (GCIR) today announced the launch of the California Immigrant Resilience Fund, seeking to raise $50 million to ... Giving, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, the Marin Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, ...
April 15, 2020
Press Release
As a Mexican immigrant dedicated to building my career in the philanthropy space, I’m deeply moved and inspired by ... the country, expresses the need to keep America a land of opportunity for immigrants and refugees seeking a better ...
February 9, 2017
Philanthropic News
... inequalities and broken safety net programs leave millions of people without help or relief. While we applaud ... safety net. With generous support from philanthropists and community members, we're raising money to put directly into ... the hands of the people who need it most: low income and immigrant families who rely on informal, part time, or gig ...
April 10, 2020
Response Fund
... well-being is tied to everyone else’s. California’s Immigrant Resilience Fund is making headlines demonstrating ... we are standing together to make sure each and every one of us—native and newcomer—has resources to prevail ... the outbreak. No one stands alone. We are one beloved community. Kathleen Kelly Janus , Senior Advisor to the ...
May 1, 2020
Blog Post
... well-being is tied to everyone else’s. California’s Immigrant Resilience Fund is making headlines demonstrating ... we are standing together to make sure each and every one of us—native and newcomer—has resources to prevail ... the outbreak. No one stands alone. We are one beloved community. Kathleen Kelly Janus , Senior Advisor to the ...
May 1, 2020
Philanthropic News
... Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation toward the California Immigrant Resilience Fund . The Fund, launched on April 15, ... state safety-net programs. The Fund was set up as part of a public-private partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom, ... with Immigrants and Refugees . “How we show up for this community will not only support immigrants in this moment but ...
May 11, 2020
Press Release
... in the state — lost her job. Now, the undocumented immigrant from Honduras spends her days confined to the room she rents out of a house in Richmond. As her savings have run out, she ... 211, a free statewide number providing access to local community resources. You can find more information on the ...
March 31, 2020
News Article
Hosted by Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund will work with trusted lead partner organizations in the 10-county Bay Area region. The fund will provide ... pandemic. WHO: Neighbors we expect to serve include some of the most vulnerable in our community, such as: Residents ...
April 10, 2020
Response Fund
... foundations have signed a joint statement on immigration in the wake of President Trump’s executive order banning immigration ... institutions and the world at large not only benefit from diversity and equality noting that ‘the recently issued ...
February 8, 2017
Philanthropic News
April 15, 2020
Philanthropic News
... to include an untested citizenship question, delays in funding, and now the untold impact of COVID-19. In California, philanthropy has mobilized over ... and dedicated their time and resources to ensure that community-based organizations are prepared, connected, and ...
April 1, 2020
Statement
... advances the economic, security, and societal interests of all Americans. It must strike the proper balance between ... American economy without harming the economic interests of those already here. A working immigration system can help ...
November 11, 2020
Commentary
The California Immigrant Resilience Fund was launched to help our immigrant ... and coworkers whose immigration status puts them in danger of hunger, homelessness, and extreme economic ...
April 15, 2020
Response Fund