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... housing—as the state makes critical budget decisions. Supporting these basic needs for all Californians will require increasing resources. Ultimately, how we spend public resources and what ... and democratic participation; We must recognize that all immigrants are part of the California community. We need to ...
July 9, 2020
Philanthropic News
... focus is Black migrant communities, even though Black immigrants are the fastest growing segment of the immigrant ... U.S. Black migrant organizations play a critical role in supporting migrants arriving at U.S. borders, building power ... Ninaj Raoul - Director, Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees Patrice Lawrence - Co-Director, UndocuBlack ...
June 2, 2022
Webinar
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar, "Queer & Trans Leadership and the Fight for LGBTQ Migrant Rights" here, including the program recording and powerpoint.
October, 2022
Program Materials
Description Beyond the headlines, the lives of refugees and asylum seekers are shaped by the realities on the ground in the communities where they live. What makes a receiving community a welcoming community? What ... social, economic, and civic integration of newcomers? How do needs align or diverge for refugees and asylum seekers? ...
July 21, 2021
Webinar
... sick leave, unemployment or the ability to work remotely. Immigrants, many of them undocumented, do essential work that sustains us all. At this time, the ... to our Monument Relief Fund today? With your support, we can provide some direct relief to our community members so ...
April 24, 2020
Response Fund
In our most difficult moments, we lean on what make us strong. We come from generations of people who ... and the families who are at the heart of everything we do. Latino families will turn to trusted community organizations for support and resources. In turn, we want to generously support Latino ...
March 18, 2020
Response Fund
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Narrative Change and Power-Building Strategy Session" here, including the session recording and PowerPoint.
January, 2023
Program Materials
October 28, 2024
GCIR invites you to join a movement of philanthropic leaders. Being a GCIR member demonstrates a dedication to building an inclusive and equitable society and helps ensure a robust community of funders focused on the needs of newcomers.
Organization Materials
... immigrant communities, the immigrant justice movement, and philanthropy. And, like protesters across the country, we ... where they were born, or the color of their skin. Consider what your foundation can do and act swiftly with courage and conviction. Begin today by supporting groups addressing urgent needs and working to ...
June 1, 2020
Statement
... For the second year in a row, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees led a delegation to the nation’s capital to meet ... horizon, foundations are seeking ways to make an impact by supporting immigrant and refugee health, safety, wellbeing, ...
April 11, 2024
Blog Post
... movement leaders aren’t sitting on the sidelines. Philanthropy’s support is urgently needed to bolster the ... for this special strategy session where we will explore what can be done to support DACA holders during this ... G. Perez , Director of Research & Entrepreneurship, Immigrants Rising Zenobia Lai , Executive Director, Houston ...
November 9, 2022
Webinar
U.S. deportation and expulsion practices are recklessly exposing an entire region to increased risk of COVID-19.
May, 2020
Issue Brief
... communities welcome these newcomers with generosity and resources, I reflected on the fundamental right to move ... in their communities and who are often responsible for supporting their families and keeping businesses afloat. ... impact to the people currently enrolled in the program. Philanthropy must be a part of the fight both to protect DACA ...
September 29, 2022
President's Message
... biennial national convening is the foremost gathering in philanthropy on immigrant and refugee issues. The convening ... imperatives facing philanthropy amid deep divisions over what we value and who we are as a nation. The programming ... work happening in the South, and learn how philanthropy can advance a bold new vision for America. Location Atlanta, ...
March 11, 2020
National Convening
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "The Value of Learning in Grantmaking to Migrant Communities" here, including the session recording, transcription of the meeting, and relevant links.
August, 2024
Program Materials
... for training facilitated by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees on how San Diego and Imperial County philanthropy, ... as transportation, education and workforce development resources and determines Congressional apportionment as well ...
January 15, 2020
Co-Sponsored Program
... U.S. special envoy to Haiti quit his post in protest of what he called the “inhumane and counterproductive” deportations of Haitians. Philanthropy can join the effort to protect imperiled Haitian migrants. ...
October 7, 2021
Issue Spotlight
An emergency assistance fund for immigrant & undocumented workers in South Florida.
May 4, 2020
Response Fund