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Dear Colleagues: In 2021, GCIR launched a process to develop a new strategy which ... will strengthen and grow. Philanthropy will engage in bold action to move money and power to immigrant and refugee ... journey with you, and we are eager to hear from you about what you think of our new theory of change. What ...
February 7, 2023
President's Message
April 15, 2020
Press Release
... Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) today announced the launch of the California Immigrant ... the California Immigrant Resilience Fund and excited about our partnership with the Governor and State to ensure ... issues facing immigrant families and organizations.” GCIR will bring its more than 30 years of experience as the ...
April 15, 2020
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2021 Contact: dignityfund@gcir.org GCIR and Philanthropic Partners Announce Creation of ... for Families Fund, also launched today. To learn more about the Fund, visit www.gcir.org/CADignityFund . Led by ...
May 14, 2021
Press Release
This four-minute video features GCIR board members talking about the role the organization ... immigrants and refugees in reaching their full potential. GCIR 25th Anniversary Video ...
July, 2016
Video & Audio
... I’m deeply moved and inspired by the Joint Foundation Statement on Immigration organized by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) . The document, which has been signed by more than 100 ... political climate. ... Over 100 Foundations Sign Joint Statement in Support of Immigration ...
February 9, 2017
Philanthropic News
... period. This was an opportunity to share and learn about funder advocacy strategies and opportunities for ...
April, 2020
Group Materials
... system works, who operates the facilities, what is known about the conditions, and how philanthropy is engaging in ... Aryah Somers Landsberger , Director of Programs, GCIR Registration Registration is now closed. Calls are open ... Photo : Wasi Daniju / CC What Funders Need to Know About Immigration Detention: A Primer on the U.S. System ...
July 19, 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
By Daranee Petsod, GCIR President Dear Colleagues: In January 2019 , I ... associated with donor-advised funds—to learn more about the Hate Is Not Charitable Campaign and sign on; read about the anti-immigrant movement and the private money ...
June 5, 2019
President's Message
... of Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) elected to its board of directors Angie Junck , ... Blue Shield of California Foundation . In addition, the GCIR membership re-elected Shawn Morehead , Vice President ... board, including two years as co-chair. Founded in 1990, GCIR works with member foundations and the broader ...
January 27, 2020
Press Release
... six months of 2022 have been a time when many of the seeds GCIR planted last year germinated and bloomed, and, as ... serving Black migrant communities. You can learn more about the Fund from the June 2nd webinar GCIR co-hosted with ... learnings from these early “plantings,” we are excited about new projects we are sowing, including our partnership ...
June 21, 2022
President's Message
Last month GCIR rolled out our new theory of change, which reflects our ... Carolina. To guide these efforts, we have developed a GCIR state and local framework, which we’re thrilled to ... over the past year to seek their input and learn about the realities facing immigrant communities in diverse ...
February, 2023
Organization Materials
Over 70 foundations have signed a joint statement on immigration in the wake of President Trump’s ... order banning immigration from seven Muslim countries. The statement, published by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) focuses on the fact that America was built by ...
February 8, 2017
Philanthropic News
The third quarterly meeting of GCIR's California Immigrant Integration Initiative (CIII).
September 29, 2021
Group Meeting
The third quarter meeting of GCIR's California Immigrant Integration Initiative (CIII).
July 28, 2020
Group Meeting
The first quarterly meeting of GCIR's California Immigrant Integration Initiative (CIII).
February 23, 2021
Group Meeting
... lack of support are alarming and should serve as a call-to-action in philanthropy, because the Black population is only ... from other funders since our inception in 2019. As a GCIR board member, I am deeply proud that our Fund has built ... Associate Director for Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives, WES Mariam Assefa Fund ...
November 9, 2023
GCIR Board Feature
... year I was thrilled to receive a scholarship to attend GCIR’s 2022 convening in Houston in May as an emerging ... to come. Joel Morales at 2022 Convening 350x304px.jpg GCIR’s lineup of plenary sessions, workshops, and ... took participants to destinations across Houston to learn about immigrant justice work happening in the city. One site ...
July 13, 2022
Blog Post
... invite you to join a briefing on July 22nd to learn about the new Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN). Join coordinating committee members ... UnidosUS, and The Children’s Partnership, to learn more about CTAN’s emerging work as the country continues to ...
July 22, 2020
Co-Sponsored Program