... how philanthropy can partner with grantees to co-design a new normal for our multiracial democracy in which immigrant ... first few years of my life in a refugee camp on the Thai border. Both the experience of being a refugee and the ... functions is not youth-friendly. But in the case of the new office of youth development, the youth in the community ...
July 12, 2021
GCIR Blog Series
... They are working to address urgent basic needs, test new strategies, and advocate for structural change, while ... Providers are also helping immigrants access food amid reports of price-gouging and scams related to stimulus ...
July, 2020
Funding Recommendations
This infographic explains why the 2020 Census is particularly important to California and offers recomendations for funders.
October, 2016
Funding Recommendations, Infographic
... with as GCIR’s Programs Learning Manager. My position is new, reflecting the organization’s commitment to proactive ... from Germany and Poland who landed at Ellis Island. My border-traversing DNA was likely a key factor in my decision ... at GCIR in December 2022, weeks before the launch of our new theory of change . The timing was fortuitous: right away ...
April 6, 2023
GCIR Staff Feature
... they faced leaving their home countries and settling in a new one. Some stories were heartbreaking, while others ... In the session “Advocating for Immigrants at the Border”, speakers delivered a clear message that racism, ... from GCIR’s convening with tools, resources, and new friendships that will last a lifetime. Emerging Leader ...
July 13, 2022
Blog Post
Resources from GCIR's 2022 National Convening plenary, "Moving Money and Power: Investing in Immigrant Leadership."
May, 2022
Program Materials
... asylum seekers, and a proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. These policy measures, compounded by xenophobic ... further education, purchase cars and homes, and start new businesses. Perhaps most importantly, it provided a ... and these strategies can be deployed again to meet new challenges. Building on Delivering on the Dream, GCIR ...
September 14, 2017
Statement
... operations. The administration also just announced a new policy to prosecute migrants and asylumseekers who cross the border without prior authorization, acknowledging the effect ...
May 17, 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
... humanitarian needs of migrants at the southern California border, ensure due process for asylum seekers, support their ... their stabilization, and supports Americans in welcoming new members to their communities. As the current ... thrive no matter where they were born. With this new fund, California philanthropy and Governor Newsom build ...
May 14, 2021
Press Release
This infographic explains why the 2020 Census is important, why it's difficult to do accurately, and gives funding recommendations.
October, 2016
Funding Recommendations, Infographic
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
Join this webinar to learn how the detention system works, who operates the facilities, what is known about the conditions, and how philanthropy is engaging in this area. The program will also include an update on family separation and detention.
July 19, 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
... for working families to face economic hardship and food insecurity in the months ahead. Napa Valley Community ...
March 18, 2020
Response Fund
Recommendations from the Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative on steps the incoming Biden Administration can take to counteract the harmful policies put in place by the Trump Administration
November, 2020
Report
This guide provides an overview of the 2010 census and background information for foundations interested in supporting efforts to produce a more accurate count of California's population.
January, 2009
Report
March, 2019
Program Materials
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "A Call to Action: Investing in Black Leadership for Migrant and Racial Justice" here, including program recording and powerpoint.
June, 2022
Program Materials