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... administration has launched its most far-reaching attack on immigrants to date in the guise of a seemingly innocuous regulatory change: the revised “public charge” rule. When the new rule goes into effect on October ...
September 10, 2019
President's Message
... federal regulation that expands the definition of ‘public charge,’ could be blocked from obtaining a visa or ... Director Policy Reform and Advocacy, Annie E. Casey Foundation Registration Registration for this event is now ... limited to organizations that share GCIR’s core values.) Resources [Draft Regulation-Updated April 3, 2018] ...
April 19, 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
... across the country, we seek to mobilize philanthropic resources to promote the protection, wellbeing, and inclusion ... years, leading to a rise in hate speech and attacks on immigrant communities and the organizations working with ... “essential work” in the eyes of the American public, and yet government policies remain actively hostile ...
On October 10th, the Department of Homeland Security filed a ... and destabilize communities across the entire country. The Public Charge rule change seeks to bar noncitizens from obtaining ...
December 6, 2018
Statement
The Boston Foundation today issued the following statement on a proposed rule change that would broadly expand the ... of how an immigrant could be classified as a “ public charge ,” a person who is likely to become ...
September 25, 2018
Statement
... and safety net policies, but policies like the new “public charge” rule still pose risks, especially in the context of ... permanent residency, or green cards, may be denied based on past or potential use of government benefit programs. This ...
May, 2020
Issue Brief
... other stakeholders to learn about immigrant integration resources in the Bay Area, followed by a discussion about ... projects delving into these issues: “Responding to the Public Charge Rule: Immigrant Well-being and Access to ... (HIFIS) CITRIS and the Banatao Institute The Unger Family Foundation The Institute of Governmental Studies The Berkeley ...
October 11, 2019
Co-Sponsored Program
... sure each and every one of us—native and newcomer—has resources to prevail through the outbreak. No one stands ... forces to respond to them. Don Howard at the James Irvine Foundation has been convening an informal group of foundation ... , expressing the desire for philanthropy to leverage public resources to provide immediate support to undocumented ...
May 1, 2020
Blog Post
On Saturday, DHS posted on its website the text of its much-anticipated proposed rule re-defining public charge. Stemming from a 2017 Trump Administration executive ...
September, 2018
Analysis, Funding Recommendations
... level to provide direct cash assistance and other key resources to immigrants ineligible for federal relief and unemployment benefits. Learn about how these public-private partnerships were formed and how they are ... Society Foundations Kathleen Kelly Janus , Senior Advisor on Social Innovation to Governor Gavin Newsom Bitta Mostofi , ...
May 22, 2020
Webinar
... barring undocumented folks from accessing health care, public education, and other services in California. It was ... philanthropy today. I am fortunate to serve at the Hyams Foundation, a private independent foundation based in Boston ... learn from and flank our movement leaders, activating our resources, power, and platforms in service of their work. It ...
February 8, 2023
GCIR Board Feature
... As philanthropic institutions, we have built our missions on this proud and rich tradition. We have invested in ... diminished. We, the undersigned philanthropies, join public officials, the faith community, business leaders, and ... Dream. Signatories Lateefah Simon, President Akonadi Foundation Oakland, CA Iris Krieg, Executive Director ...
February 6, 2017
Statement
... sure each and every one of us—native and newcomer—has resources to prevail through the outbreak. No one stands ... forces to respond to them. Don Howard at the James Irvine Foundation has been convening an informal group of foundation ... , expressing the desire for philanthropy to leverage public resources to provide immediate support to undocumented ...
May 1, 2020
Philanthropic News
Description The wildfires and the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in Northern California ... power. These events burden people with the least access to resources and barrier to mobility including 1) people with ... Shutoffs. Speakers Ingrid Tischer, Trustee, Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter Gabriela Orantes, Just Recovery ...
October 28, 2019
Co-Sponsored Program
Hosted by Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the COVID-19 Regional Response Fund will work ... of color WHAT: This regional fund will provide flexible resources and focus on basic needs: housing/shelter, food, ... will ensure that funds are deployed as per strategic and public health guidance. Silicon Valley Community Foundation: ...
April 10, 2020
Response Fund
It took a bit of time, but foundation leaders—some of them, anyway—are now speaking ... refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim countries. On Friday, more than 50 leaders from philanthropy released a joint public statement that criticizes Trump’s executive orders ...
February 6, 2017
Philanthropic News
... roto saepius utinam. Abbas abluo aliquam iusto neo zelus. Resources ...
To help guide us through the COVID-19 crisis, The ILC Public Education Institute has compiled resources for immigrants, refugees, parents and educators. ... include health, finance, legal and employment services, resources for combating discrimination, and ...
April, 2020
Resource Portal
... information or enrollment for other forms of relief and resources such as unemployment, SNAP, cash assistance, or ... will also provide a $15 million donation to the Fund for Public Schools’ (The Fund) NYC Schools COVID-19 Response ... for COVID Relief . “I want to thank the Open Society Foundation for working with us to prioritize the most ...
April 16, 2020
Response Fund