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... political leaders justified these emerging laws and new agencies under the guise of a supposed threat of ... Up and Moving (DRUM) and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) countered pervasive anti-Muslim narratives, ... that are often excluded from philanthropic investment and opportunities. For me, this is an important solidarity ...
September 13, 2021
President's Message
... Numbering 44.7 million—nearly 1 in 7 Americans—immigrants of all statuses have experienced a ... Islanders. Nonprofits serving immigrants are facing challenges to their financial stability and the need to pivot ... Funders Roundtable Confluence Philanthropy Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Early Childhood Funders Collaborative ...
April 15, 2020
Webinar
... anticipation of Biden’s executive actions , to support new and renewal DACA applications, prepare to receive and resettle refugees, and more. Also expand resources for education, workforce development, health care, legal services, and other programs that give immigrants and their families a real foothold in our society. ...
November 10, 2020
Statement
... immigration and safety net policies, but policies like the new “public charge” rule still pose risks, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rule significantly expands the criteria for determining ...
May, 2020
Issue Brief
... respond to policy changes, make sense of emerging needs, opportunities, and challenges, and discuss aligned or pooled funding. Provide Up-to-Date Funder Recommendations and Resources in response to emerging policy developments and ...
October 29, 2024
June 18, 2020
News Article
May 10, 2022
... anti-immigrant vitriol and heightened criminalization of immigrants have also fueled uncertainty and fear among ... Collectively, we have deployed more than $40 million* in new funding across the state to support a range of ... geographic reach, but certain regions clearly need more resources given the size of their immigrant population, ...
January 12, 2018
Statement
With the election of a new president, Congress has the opportunity to correct the ... too restrictive, which leads to violations of the law by immigrants who fail to qualify, lengthy wait times for immigrants who do qualify, and lost benefits to Americans who ...
November, 2020
Analysis
... important role in addressing the needs and lifting up the challenges facing our country’s diverse population of ...
January, 2015
Issue Brief
... Foundation; and Kevin Douglas, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Despite the promise of a new administration, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers ... workers, made clear the need for philanthropy to deploy resources swiftly and with maximum flexibility to support ...
September, 2021
Analysis
... Network Northern California Grantmakers Philanthropy New York San Diego Grantmakers Southern California ... experiences of immigrant parents and children, including immigrants who are undocumented and those lawfully present. ... limited to organizations that share GCIR’s core values.) Resources Immigrant Child Health Toolkit , American Academy ...
March 8, 2018
Webinar
Find all materials for GCIR's "California Immigrant Integration Initiative Q4 2023 Meeting" here, including the recording and the transcription of the meeting.
December, 2023
Group Materials
July, 2017
Funding Recommendations
... in the nonprofit sector are leveraging and building new technologies to better deliver culturally responsive ... movement’s capacity to respond to emergent threats and opportunities. Part 1: The Threat of AI and Technology to ... in this program. GCIR's webinars and funder learning opportunities are made possible through the time and ...
February 5, 2025
Webinar
Find all materials for GCIR's "California Immigrant Inclusion Initiative Q4 2024 Meeting" here, including the slides and other materials shared during the meeting.
December, 2024
Group Materials
... harassment, and intimidation at school, many have received new levels of support from teachers, counselors, ... needs. Join Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and our co-sponsors for a ... Resource Center , and GCIR to identify and curate key resources for school administrators and educators; develop ...
May 30, 2018
Regional Briefing
... "smart on crime" policies to reduce incarceration rates. New federal policies and proposed legislation have ... criminalize immigrant communities, heighten penalties on immigrants who have had contact with the criminal justice ... Registration Registration for this event is now closed. Resources The Promise of Sanctuary Cities and the Need for ...
May 2, 2017
Webinar