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... 700+ grantees since its inception and invests needed resources to protect and defend the rights of immigrants and refugees. Composed of local sites linked by a ... learning opportunities are made possible through the time and expertise of presenters from the field. In the ...
March 15, 2023
Group Meeting
May 12, 2022
October 29, 2024
... of action, but be assured we are committed to working together with you and State of CA as partners on ... banking program. We will provide an update when those resources become available and how grantees can report on ... it’s now more important than ever that our communities stand with each other and speak with one voice. Together, we ...
March 13, 2020
Memo
... be upended should the program be terminated. Join GCIR, Immigrants Rising , Youth Engagement Fund , and the Undocumented in Philanthropy Network on April 6 for an info ... and employees, along with related risks and available resources. speakers Dan Berger , Partner and Attorney, ...
April 6, 2023
Webinar
... and movements are, among other things, providing legal assistance and engaging in popular education. Join GCIR and ... Law, San Francisco moderator Rana Elmir , Director, RISE Together Fund at Proteus Fund CO-SPONSORS 1.31 ... learning opportunities are made possible through the time and expertise of presenters from the field. In the ...
January 31, 2024
Webinar
... needs vast improvement. These industries largely comprise immigrants. An estimated 69 percent of immigrants in the U.S. labor force and 74 percent of undocumented workers are essential workers. Perpetrators ...
January 11, 2022
Issue Spotlight
... communities welcome these newcomers with generosity and resources, I reflected on the fundamental right to move ... securing a pathway to citizenship for the many millions of undocumented individuals in this country. The uncertainty and ... legislative advocacy efforts, philanthropy must come together to determine how best to support those at risk of ...
September 29, 2022
President's Message
... timely and strategic investments to improve the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Immigrant Related ... Campaign , calling on providers of donor-advised funds to screen out hate groups because “[u]sing ... and partnership as we chart a course for the future together. Sincerely, Daranee Petsod President GCIR Funder ...
June 5, 2019
President's Message
... in 21 states supporting 700+ grantees, investing needed resources to protect and defend the rights of immigrants and refugees. Composed of local sites linked by a ... learning opportunities are made possible through the time and expertise of presenters from the field. In the ...
December 5, 2022
Group Meeting
Becoming a GCIR member makes it possible for us to continue providing vital services to grantmakers and guide timely and strategic philanthropic responses to address the most pressing issues facing immigrants and refugees.
... of multiple strategy sessions, this design team worked together to: Define the problem that GCIR seeks to ... of oppression inflict harm upon and withhold power and resources from people who seek to stay, move freely, work, ... systemic challenges. As such: We will mobilize resources and create spaces for learning by modeling and ...
February 7, 2023
President's Message
... Participants should be prepared to strategize and plan together with other funders and field leaders in this ... G. Perez , Director of Research & Entrepreneurship, Immigrants Rising Zenobia Lai , Executive Director, Houston ... , Executive Director, Hope CommUnity Center CO-Sponsor Undocumented in Philanthropy Network (UPN) Registration ...
November 9, 2022
Webinar
... in the United States. Statement In an effort to punish immigrants crossing the Southern border of the United States, ... order that would allow it to detain family members together indefinitely. Detaining children ... well as short- and long-term health. We, the undersigned, stand united in our belief that separating families, as well ...
June 13, 2018
Statement
... development, classes for parents, immigration legal assistance, and advocacy for Indigenous rights. At MICOP ... lot of work, but great things can be achieved when we work together. For example, in 2016 we achieved a major language ... is often made up of wealthy people who donate, who have resources, who can ask other people for money and help with ...
September 6, 2022
GCIR Blog Series
... the year, the working group curated articles and resources that were shared with GCIR staff and board members ... instead of perpetuating extractive practices. We thought together about how to build solidarity beyond allyship and ... and confidence to continue working to drive change. We stand better equipped to uplift narratives that humanize ...
November 9, 2023
Blog Post
... has launched its most far-reaching attack on immigrants to date in the guise of a seemingly innocuous ... many have preemptively disenrolled from public assistance programs, and others have refrained from applying. ... equity, justice, and inclusion. Moreover, as it has done time and again, from the Muslim ban to family separation and ...
September 10, 2019
President's Message
... of vulnerable Sonoma and Napa workers—including many undocumented immigrants—who are faced with dire unemployment challenges, ... the Bay Area Workforce Funders Collaborative, will bring together local workforce and community leaders and funders to ...
May 8, 2018
Regional Briefing
... of anti-immigrant and anti-youth propositions. Around that time, I also joined Youth United for Community Action, an ... and sexual orientation, and who face violence and lack of resources as a result. One response we received from funders ... and were limited in how we could respond to the emerging crisis. There are still many foundations that fund ...
September 28, 2021
GCIR Blog Series