... health care, public education, and other services in California. It was then that I began to grasp the realities ... and belonging. I am so honored to join the board of GCIR, an organization I have long admired and that shares my ... remain inspired by immigrant leaders and the ways in which GCIR and our funder colleagues are showing up in active ...
February 8, 2023
GCIR Board Feature
... at Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), guided a group of six of us in and out of the long ... In 2015, I began my philanthropic journey as a staffer at GCIR. Over five years at GCIR, I worked on mobilizing philanthropic resources in ...
May 11, 2023
Blog Post
... on the Biden administration to stop these mass removals. GCIR is taking action, too. Our California Dignity for Families Fund has expanded to ... immigrant leaders, including Haitians. To learn more about GCIR’s response and actions funders can take, read our ...
October 7, 2021
Issue Spotlight
... 28, 2021. Thank you for your interest in this program. GCIR's webinars and funder learning opportunities are made ... presenters from the field. In the spirit of transparency, GCIR will make available the list of webinar participants to ...
July 29, 2021
Webinar
About GCIR recognizes that collaboration, both in philanthropy and ... to broaden their connections and share their expertise. GCIR is open to supporting the development of additional ...
... immigrants who agree with their political views." Join GCIR and the RISE Together Fund for a discussion on the rise ... Committment Thank you for your interest in this program. GCIR's webinars and funder learning opportunities are made ... presenters from the field. In the spirit of transparency, GCIR will make available the list of webinar participants to ...
August 4, 2022
Webinar
Thank you for everyone who attended the Bay Area Funders' Regional meeting.
February, 2020
Group Materials
... and in philanthropy. Agenda All events took place at The California Endowment’s L.A. Conference Center except where ... , Director, Healthy Communities – South Region, The California Endowment Host Region Funders and Philanthropic ... Escobedo , Vice President, Education & Immigration, California Community Foundation Linda Lopez , Chief, Office ...
February 27, 2018
National Convening
description Earlier this year, GCIR released our 2023 Public Policy Agenda , a set of ... to opposing policies that increase immigrant detention, GCIR stands with community leaders and coalitions leading the ... transfers: the practice of state and local prisons in California transferring individuals to ICE custody. GCIR and ...
April 19, 2023
Webinar
... that our own well-being is tied to everyone else’s. California’s Immigrant Resilience Fund is making headlines ... do as a state. We have been working in partnership with GCIR, especially on the census. Philanthropy can act quickly and nimbly to get cash ...
May 1, 2020
Blog Post
... democratized leadership models. On November 30th, join GCIR and our partners at Neighborhood Funders Group to ...
November 30, 2023
Webinar
... Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) hosted our 2016 nation convening in Austin, Texas, May ... to changes in their communities. As in previous years, GCIR’s convening offered a mix of plenary sessions, ... Multisector Collaboration, and Public Policy, California Community Foundation Adey Fisseha , U.S. Program ...
May 3, 2016
National Convening
Welcome to GCIR's Amplify blog series, where we feature interviews with ... a platform for their perspectives. In this edition, GCIR President Marissa Tirona speaks with Magaly Urdiales, ...
May 3, 2023
GCIR Blog Series
This two-page infographic examines various demographic aspects of the immigrants and refugees who call Michigan home, the ramifications of Michigan's position as a border state, and the ways in which immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are strengthening Michigan's communties.
Infographic
... the Afghan Adjustment Act . We encourage funders to join GCIR in signing on to Evacuate Our Allies’ endorsement of the AAA . Passage of the AAA is one of GCIR’s national policy priorities , and is a top priority ...
October 6, 2022
Issue Spotlight
Join this briefing with Black migrant leaders and funders to learn more about the growing number of Black migrants in the U.S. and the unique and urgent challenges facing Black migrant communities; the critical leadership roles Black migrant organizations play in the movements for immigrant and racial justice; and what funders can do to invest in Black migrant communities, including supporting the Black Migrant Power Fund.
June 2, 2022
Webinar
... and refugees—and native-born residents alike—by reducing barriers to building wealth. Attendees will learn ... Additionally, highlights from a new report from AFN and GCIR, Advancing Asset Building and Immigrant Integration to ... for this event is now closed. Calls are open to GCIR and AFN members, other grantmaking institutions, ...
May 2, 2018
Regional Briefing
... and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) for a funders-only briefing to commemorate this ... Fund Ivy O. Suriyopas , Vice President of Programs, GCIR cohosts Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) ... Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) Co-Sponsors ncg sig 2025.png registration Please ...
March 5, 2025
Co-Sponsored Program
... ongoing DACA status or pursue it for the first time. Join GCIR, United We Dream, and Make The Road NY for a discussion ...
March 3, 2021
Webinar
... – to transform “whole narrative oceans.” Join GCIR and narrative change experts for this session to explore ... COMMITMENT Thank you for your interest in this program. GCIR's webinars and funder learning opportunities are made ... presenters from the field. In the spirit of transparency, GCIR will make available the list of webinar participants to ...
December 8, 2022
Webinar