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... the second Trump administration, the scale of attacks on immigrants, refugees, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and other communities has been ... program will give funders the opportunity to learn how philanthropy can support efforts to defend immigrant rights ...
May 19, 2025
Webinar
... and to get recommendations on howfunders can best deploy resources to strengthen the migrant justice infrastructure in ... Vice President of Programs, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants & Refugees (GCIR) CO-HOST HIP logo_400x63.jpg ...
June 20, 2023
Webinar
... the social and political context, and the critical role immigrants and refugees play across our social justice movements. Throughout ... refugees. I returned from GCIR’s convening with tools, resources, and new friendships that will last a lifetime. ...
July 13, 2022
Blog Post
... shares his thoughts about building power for Indigenous immigrants, the importance of forging alliances with other ... How do you define power for the communities you serve? What is your strategy for building power and what have you ... 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
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "The 2024 Election and the Path Ahead" here, including the session recording, transcription of the meeting, and relevant links.
November, 2024
Program Materials
... of where he or she was born. Now, more than ever, philanthropy must assert bold leadership and live up to its ... of uplifting the contributions and addressing the needs of immigrants and refugees, while strengthening ties between newcomer and ...
November 17, 2016
Statement
... population . Historically, African Americans, European immigrants, and Arab immigrants formed a significant part of ... the country for refugee resettlement, resettling 5% of all refugees nationwide between 2010 and 2021. The most common ... learn more about GCIR's Im/Migration Timeline Project, you can view our first two timelines in this series: Timeline: ...
October, 2024
Infographic
... justice. GCIR, movement leaders, and our partners in philanthropy have been preparing for an incoming presidential ... GCIR doubled-down this year on developing programming, resources, and partnerships that reflect our dedication to ... can be sustained outside of election cycles. No matter what the coming months and years bring, GCIR remains ...
December 17, 2024
Blog Post
... and militarism inflict harm upon—and withhold power and resources from—people and communities who seek to stay, to ... of which is felt at the local, state, and national levels. Philanthropy can change, and the sector must be pushed to cede (and seed) ...
February, 2023
Organization Materials
... assault. VAWA, enacted in 1994, also provides federal resources and technical support to law enforcement and ... As of the 2022 reauthorization, police are funded 30 times more than community-based organizations. Rather than ... education programs that inform them of their rights. Philanthropy can also fund power-building strategies that ...
April 4, 2023
Issue Spotlight
... will be out of school for months […] Simply put—the resources the 2020 Census will bring to communities will be ... this crisis.” Going Digital So how exactly are funders supporting their grantees as they tackle the challenge of ... limited to Democratic-leaning constituencies like Latino immigrants. The census often has difficulty counting rural ...
April 9, 2020
Commentary
... Matters , Ford Foundation , Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees , Chicagoland Workforce Funders Alliance , and Raise ...
August 12, 2024
Co-Sponsored Program
... continued challenges and significant opportunities for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, we are building on our 33-year ... with more than 160 local, state, and national funders supporting over 700 grantees working in multiple areas, ...
September, 2020
Issue Brief
The new immigration system has eliminated the core principles of immigration law and replaced them with the current president’s own preferences. It’s time for Congress to rectify it.
December 2, 2020
Commentary
Led by the Immigration Hub and America’s Voice, more than 100 organizations have worked together over a period of 9 months to develop detailed policy prescriptives, instructions for implementation, and a clear vision of our expectations. The 2021 Immigration Action Plan is a preview of our collective efforts. It identifies 10 actions with specific steps to both reverse the racism and damage of the Trump years and discard the longstanding harsh criminalization and deportation policies that have defined many past administrations.
August, 2020
Report
This two-page infographic summarizes the mission, vision, and impact of Delivering on the Dream.
September, 2020
Infographic
October 28, 2024
... election win has raised hopes of resettlement for refugees from Asia to Africa, many in countries where they ... United States has for years taken in tens of thousands of refugees who are unable to return home or make a new life in ... the full article at the link below. From Asia to Africa, refugees hope Biden win could help rebuild lives ...
November 12, 2020
News Article