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... to uplifting the contributions and addressing the needs of this country’s immigrant and refugee populations. GCIR ... applying an immigration lens to their existing grantmaking programs and priorities. Being a GCIR member demonstrates a ... organizations, philanthropic advisors, and public funding agencies as members. Annual Dues The cost of a one-year ...
September, 2017
Funding Recommendations, Issue Brief
... as the Foundation Manager for Contigo Fund based in Central Florida. Earlier this year I was thrilled to ... in philanthropy. Contigo's mission is to honor the lives of those killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in 2016 – ... the social and political context, and the critical role immigrants and refugees play across our social justice ...
July 13, 2022
Blog Post
description Often the last line of defense when federal, state, or local governments attack ... other community members, litigation can be a powerful tool in the hands of immigrant justice advocates. Over the years, ... to begin. It is clear that the courts play a central role in shaping the realities and experiences of immigrant ...
August 24, 2023
Webinar
... and civic engagement is playing an increasingly important role in the South—a region that is home to a growing number of immigrants but that has relatively limited philanthropic ...
May 19, 2021
Webinar
... impacts and opportunities presented by the growing number of immigrants in Oregon and Washington. The report includes overviews of newcomers’ impacts on the two states’ demographics, ...
May, 2014
Report
In this edition, GCIR President Marissa Tirona speaks with Kris Hayashi , Executive Director of Transgender Law Center , the largest trans-led ... change, and public education. KH Interview Pull Quote 1.png Since 2014, immigrant rights have been a priority in ...
September 28, 2021
GCIR Blog Series
DESCRIPTION The diversity of systems change efforts funders can support to advance ... including 501(c)4 strategies. Traditional investments in 501(c)3 activities such as nonpartisan voter education and ... MODERATOR Rebecca Carson , Director, Inclusive Democracy Programs, Four Freedoms Fund CO-SPONSORS ...
November 4, 2021
Webinar
... program-related materials for GCIR Webinar, "The Future of Immigration Legal Services: A Time For Bold Action" here, ... recording and powerpoint. Materials: The Future of Immigration Legal Services: A Time for Bold Action ...
July, 2022
Program Materials
Thank you for joining the first Legal Service Working Group meeting of 2020.
April, 2020
Group Materials
... Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's recent analysis of Candid data found that merely 1.3% of foundation funding for the pro-immigrant, pro-refugee movement in the U.S. goes to groups whose primary focus is Black ... in the U.S. Black migrant organizations play a critical role in supporting migrants arriving at U.S. borders, ...
June 2, 2022
Webinar
... Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed the governors of Texas, Florida, and Arizona sponsor the cruel and craven ... Vineyard, and Washington, D.C. As I watched people in those receiving communities welcome these newcomers with ... November 9th led by GCIR’s Director of State and Local Programs, Cairo Mendes, and our Senior Director of National ...
September 29, 2022
President's Message
... Community Foundation ), and Megan Thomas ( Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties ) for joining Marissa ... Indigenas en Liderazgo (CIELO) Megan Thomas, Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties 250x250px.jpg Megan Thomas Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties Dan Torres, Evelyn & ...
... Biden has promised a new course on immigration policy in his Administration. The challenges before him and his ... but so are the opportunities to reaffirm the importance of immigration to American society, American culture, and the ... for immigrant entrepreneurs Give states and localities a role in the immigration process End per country caps and ...
November, 2020
Issue Brief
... 2020 U.S. presidential election is over, and the will of the people has prevailed. After four tumultuous years, Americans voted in favor of democracy, decency, and integrity. A record ... development, health care, legal services, and other programs that give immigrants and their families a real ...
November 10, 2020
Statement
Donate now to help migrants at the border and Afghan and Haitian migrants access humanitarian aid as they seek asylum and resettle.
In this edition, GCIR President Marissa Tirona speaks with Arcenio Lopez , Executive Director of Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) . ... to address a variety of needs. At MICOP we have over 20 programs, including community organizing, policy and ...
September 6, 2022
GCIR Blog Series
Find all program related materials from our QI LSWG Meeting here, including recording.
Group Materials
... relief and assistance as they request asylum and resettle in communities throughout the state. Woman and Child ... violence, poverty, and the devastating impacts of climate change. Under the previous federal administration, ... these migrants and seeks to restore dignity to the asylum process. The California Dignity for Families Fund is part of ...