... with immigrant justice field leaders to showcase their work and provide a platform for their perspectives. In this ... Yates, who co-founded Skylight Pictures , a nonprofit human rights media organization. Paco serves as the ... credit: "Finally See the Light," written by Bryan Teoh on freepd.com . Licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal Public ...
May 30, 2024
GCIR Blog Series
... The guide offers guidance to help funders build on this initial work through their grantmaking and other activities. ...
January, 2009
Report
... have we learned from them and their courageous efforts on behalf of our communities? First, while leaders in the ... to the trauma and burnout that comes from years of work defending their communities while facing ongoing threats ... moment, and we can do this by signaling to our partners on the ground that we are here for the long haul , showing ...
November 6, 2024
Statement
... for months or even years, advocates are calling on Congress and the administration to use all the tools at ... as a tool to protect and expand immigrant rights. This work needs ongoing support beyond efforts to end specific ... these strategies. Here at GCIR we are hosting a program on strengthening the immigration legal services ...
July 14, 2022
Issue Spotlight
... Census helps to direct to California, what types of programs it covers, historical challenges in counting ...
October, 2016
Funding Recommendations, Infographic
... well being. And while philanthropic interest has focused on the national elections and scenario planning, movement ... As right wing movements seek to undermine our democracy on all fronts, immigrant communities cannot be left behind ... of speakers representing nonprofit organizations working on the front lines to strengthen our democracy and advance ...
July 25, 2024
Webinar
... for this webinar, click here . Photo by FG Trade on iStock , is licensed under standard license. Enhancing ...
September 12, 2024
Webinar
Find all materials for GCIR's "California Immigrant Inclusion Initiative Q2 2024 Meeting" here, including the slides and other materials shared during the meeting.
June, 2024
Group Materials
... Andrus Family Fund . He joined GCIR's Vice President of Programs Ivy O. Suriyopas and HIP's Director of the ... I also see in the family policing space, where a lot of cases revolve around punishing poverty. They don't want to ... and designed to separate families, designed to have a default of whiteness, have a default of what an American ...
June 3, 2024
Blog Post
... information Support strategies with a high return on investment , such as identifying hidden or low-visibility ... meetings support relationship building, deeper dialogue on major issues, and expanded collaboration Subgroups offer participants opportunities to dive deep on specific issues, exercise their leadership, and forge ...
Description Following up on GCIR’s 2020 report on secondary trauma among grantees, we are hosting a funder strategy session to focus on the implementation and refinement of grantmaking practices ...
March 18, 2021
Group Meeting
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar "Welcoming Houston: Providing Support to new Immigrants in Texas" here, including session recording and powerpoint.
November, 2022
Program Materials
... at our convening in Houston last May and through our programs and communications in the latter half of 2022. And ... and resources from people who seek to stay, move freely, work, transform, and thrive. This organizational stance ... work possible. We are excited and grateful to embark on this next part of our organizational journey with you, and ...
February 7, 2023
President's Message
... reports may portray this as a new crisis in the making, human suffering has been occurring at the border for many ... that has been with the caveat of further restrictions on other pathways. Against this backdrop, it is unsurprising ... contact Kevin Douglas , GCIR's Senior Director of National Programs. Photo by kieferpix on iStock , is licensed ...
May 11, 2023
Statement
... 800,000 individuals, including 223,000 Californians, of work authorization and protection from deportation. These ... and Imperial counties, among others. Unrelenting attacks on immigrants and refugees will only exacerbate these needs ... of our areas of giving. And, we need to address pressing human needs and support long-term strategies that will ...
January 12, 2018
Statement
November 2, 2020
Press Release
... build narratives, and how artists are at the helm of this work; Common misconceptions and narratives within, and about, ... Arts moderators Cairo Mendes , Director of State and Local Programs, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees ... registration To register, please visit the event page on GIA's website . Register Here Photo by waltarrrrr ...
June 6, 2023
Webinar
By Cairo Mendes , GCIR's Director of State and Local Programs CMM_250.jpg Earlier this year, we shared with you ... local levels strategically, continuing our strong focus on California while deepening our engagement in other parts ... for positions in critical areas such as communications, human resources, and fundraising. Doing this means investing ...
July 19, 2023
Blog Post
The California Dignity for Families Fund aims to raise an initial $20 million to help migrant families and unaccompanied children at the U.S.-Mexico border receive urgent humanitarian relief and assistance as they request asylum and resettle in communities throughout the state.
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