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Today, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). While the decision was made on procedural grounds and not on the merits of the program, it nevertheless provides a reprieve for 650,000 immigrants and their families, including more than 250,000 U.S.-citizen children.
Join GCIR in a dialogue with leaders who operate in both the traditional refugee resettlement space and who can share perspectives on the new community sponsorship program. Learn how philanthropy can better mobilize resources to protect those seeking safety and refuge in the United States.
GCIR staff will be facilitating informal check-in calls as a peer-learning opportunity for CA funders to discuss immigrant and refugee information during the COVID-19 crisis. We welcome all participants to join as they are available to exchange information, share challenges and collaborate with funders from across the state.
GCIR staff will be facilitating informal check-in calls as a peer-learning opportunity for CA funders to discuss immigrant and refugee information during the COVID-19 crisis. We welcome all participants to join as they are available to exchange information, share challenges and collaborate with funders from across the state.
Join Unbound, GCIR, Four Freedoms Fund and leaders from the field for a conversation on equitable approaches to dealing with the fallout when migration and climate change interact.
Many of our immigrant community members work in temporary or low-wage jobs without access to sick leave, unemployment or the ability to work remotely. Immigrants, many of them undocumented, do essential work that sustains us all.
The stimulus legislation will not extend a helping hand to hard-working immigrant families who do not qualify for federal assistance, even in the midst of a pandemic. If you have reliable income and can afford it, your pledge and eventual donation will be directed to Bridges Academy, an Oakland public school, that serves a largely immigrant population where 80% of students are English language learners.
The first quarterly President Message from Marissa Tirona, GCIR President.
This call considered how funders can support efforts to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.