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... seek to stay, move freely, work, transform, and thrive. GCIR is focused on moving money and power to immigrant, refugee, and asylum seeker communities and movement groups. ... (NCRP) has documented the state of philanthropic funding for immigrant and refugee communities, and offers ...
December 1, 2022
Webinar
... of those individuals living in Southeast Michigan. Join GCIR and our colleagues, Council of Michigan Foundations ... funders with a baseline understanding of immigrant and refugee issues and insights into how they can support these ... our 2024 national convening in Detroit (October 28-30). co-host ...
September 12, 2024
Webinar
... the U.S. Their arrival helped to establish the nation’s refugee resettlement program. However, the new administration ... 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) ...
March 5, 2025
Co-Sponsored Program
... that would like to contribute may contact dignityfund@gcir.org . California Dignity for Families Fund Donate ...
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.
... immediate and long-term needs of immigrant, migrant, and refugee communities across the state. The Fund aims to move ... of the California Dignity for Families Fund (CDFF), which GCIR launched in May 2021 as part of a public-private ... capacity of grassroots organizations serving migrant and refugee communities often excluded from grantmaking ...
... ). Beginning in 2020, our nation largely shut down our refugee and asylum systems - the avenues through which ... To push back against this punitive and harmful policy, GCIR submitted a public comment in opposition and ... city running as well…” It is within this context that GCIR is calling upon philanthropy to resource a response to ...
May 11, 2023
Statement
... affirmative movement strategies. to view our full funder recommendations, download the publication below. Fighting ... our Future: Immigrant Rights and our Multiracial Democracy Recommendations for Philanthropy in 2025 ...
January, 2025
Funding Recommendations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2021 Contact: dignityfund@gcir.org GCIR and Philanthropic Partners Announce Creation of ... Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) today announced the launch of the California Dignity ...
May 14, 2021
Press Release
... threat to our nation and to our immigrant communities, GCIR remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing justice ... a volatile and difficult road ahead for the immigrant and refugee communities that have been relentlessly denigrated ... photovs on iStock , is licensed under standard license. GCIR Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election ...
November 6, 2024
Statement
policy agenda 2025_400x266.jpg GCIR envisions a society in which everyone thrives no matter ... the protection, wellbeing, and inclusion of immigrant and refugee communities within our multiracial democracy. Our ... by rrodrickbeiler on iStock Last Updated 2.11.25 GCIR's 2025 Public Policy Agenda ...
... anxiety and fear for children and youth from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, including those who are second- and ... emotionally, and academically. A special thanks to GCIR members and funders for their support in making this ... possible. Creating a Safe Environment for Immigrant and Refugee Students, Families, and Communities: Actions for ...
September, 2017
Funding Recommendations, Issue Brief
... year I was thrilled to receive a scholarship to attend GCIR’s 2022 convening in Houston in May as an emerging ... to come. Joel Morales at 2022 Convening 350x304px.jpg GCIR’s lineup of plenary sessions, workshops, and ... solidarity with immigrants and refugees. I returned from GCIR’s convening with tools, resources, and new friendships ...
July 13, 2022
Blog Post
... and capacity-building initiatives of Afghan, BAMEMSA, and refugee-led groups beyond the rapid response grants deployed ... can make a difference. The patchwork of rapid response funding deployed to Afghan-serving organizations has not been ... or sustainable, coming after years of cuts to the refugee resettlement system by the previous administration . ...
March 18, 2024
Commentary
... there has been an 11 percent shrinkage in philanthropic funding towards immigrant movement groups. While there was an ... democracy. Built through the collaborative efforts of GCIR and NCRP, this briefing will feature a panel of speakers ... a Multi-Racial Democracy by Investing in Immigrant and Refugee Movements Before, During, and After Elections ...
July 25, 2024
Webinar
... philanthropy and other critical decision-making spaces GCIR is the lead organization guiding the Fund’s strategic ... Series To learn more, please contact dignityfund@gcir.org . “California’s diversity makes us a more ...
... a single yearly grantmaking cycle. When I heard about the GCIR 2024 conference, I immediately knew I wanted to ... common goals most organizations prioritizing immigrant and refugee justice claim to have. The Arab American community ... for a more measurable approach and to see clear results, funding true impact rather than fulfilling a grant cycle will ...
November 21, 2024
Blog Post