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Description For the millions of immigrants residing in the United States ... to legal services, they may not have the information and support they need to apply. Given the challenges of navigating the complex immigration legal system, culturally competent, in language ...
July 20, 2022
Webinar
... (HP), which allows them to live and work in the U.S. for two years, but does not provide a path to permanent ... passed a humanitarian assistance bill which included support for Ukrainians in the U.S., but did not include ... Afghan-led groups , such as Afghan Network for Advocacy & Resources (ANAR) and Afghans for a Better Tomorrow . As a ...
October 6, 2022
Issue Spotlight
... and unauthorized immigration; weakening protections for asylum seekers, including unaccompanied children; and ... more than $40 million* in new funding across the state to support a range of rapid-response efforts. Seventy percent of ... geographic reach, but certain regions clearly need more resources given the size of their immigrant population, ...
January 12, 2018
Statement
Recognizing the high demand for legal services in immigrant communities and the ... by enriching health and wellness strategies and expanding resources for professional development. Align funding ... with organizational capacity by providing operational support and multi-year funding, and by relaxing reporting ...
May, 2022
Report
... on as Arcenio shares his thoughts about building power for Indigenous immigrants, the importance of forging ... other Indigenous communities, and how philanthropy can support and strengthen the work of Indigenous migrants. ... is often made up of wealthy people who donate, who have resources, who can ask other people for money and help with ...
September 6, 2022
GCIR Blog Series
... of the United States that offers hope and opportunity for all. In this affirmative vision, immigration legal services are a vital component of a larger ... investment. This report was commissioned with support from San Francisco Foundation, Zellerbach Family ...
February, 2020
Report
DESCRIPTION For the past ten years, the Deferred Action for Childhood ... with DACA recipient employees are looking for ways to support and retain those workers beyond the possible end of ... and employees, along with related risks and available resources. speakers Dan Berger , Partner and Attorney, ...
April 6, 2023
Webinar
... How are Minnesota funders currently showing up to support these communities? What can Minnesota funders learn ... strategies and action taken by philanthropy nationally to support immigrant and refugee communities. Funders will hear ... This is a funder-only conversation, creating the space for funders to understand and explore opportunities for their ...
September 26, 2017
Regional Briefing
... California foundations have signed onto this statement in support of DACA following the program's cancellation. ... announced the termination of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), thereby rescinding work ... Family Foundation Allison Magee, Executive Director Resources Individual Statements from Philanthropy DACA ...
September 16, 2017
Statement
... rate. This disturbing trend is creating anxiety and fear for children and youth from immigrant and refugee ... A special thanks to GCIR members and funders for their support in making this resource possible. Creating a Safe ... Immigrant and Refugee Students, Families, and Communities: Actions for PreK-12 Schools and Higher Education ...
September, 2017
Funding Recommendations, Issue Brief
... (KGA) in Long Beach, California, an organization working for gender, racial, and economic justice through community ... influence on me, but my biggest influence and source of support has always been my mom. Even though she has been ... of engagement builds youth consciousness of how public resources are allocated. It shows the city that our youth are ...
July 12, 2021
GCIR Blog Series
... California, Texas continues to be the point of arrival for a diverse range of newcomers. While Texas governor Greg ... communities of color. We'll also explore how funders can support the work being done in Houston and beyond to welcome ... Managing Attorney, Kids in Need of Defense Zenobia Lai , Executive Director, Houston Immigrant Legal Service ...
October 26, 2022
Webinar
... celebration comes amidst a painful moment of reckoning for our country with a legacy of anti-Black racism that ... organizations were on the ground, providing support to their communities. Through their participation in ... Community in the U.S. , GCIR, March 2019 Juneteenth Resources 2020 ...
June, 2020
Resource Portal, Video & Audio
... housing outcomes across a diversity of households? Join us for a discussion with immigrant justice field leaders from ... justice and immigrant justice. speakers Abel Nuñez , Executive Director, Central American Resource Center ... Friday, September 15th. transparency commitment Thank you for your interest in this program. GCIR's webinars and funder ...
September 18, 2023
Webinar
... on an oversized share of the frontline work of caring for our sick, our young, and our elderly. So it may not be ... relief, plus $50 million from private philanthropies to support undocumented workers. In Chicago, Mayor Lori ... as well as technical support to be able to access these resources. Some states have developed microloan programs ...
May 15, 2020
Commentary
Find all program-related materials for GCIR Webinar, "The Future of Immigration Legal Services: A Time For Bold Action" here, including recording and powerpoint. ...
July, 2022
Program Materials
The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's recent analysis of Candid data ... migrant communities in the U.S., and transforming the U.S. immigration system to embrace the humanity and dignity of all ... the Black Migrant Power Fund. SPEAKERS Amaha Kassa - Executive Director, African Communities Together Ninaj Raoul ...
June 2, 2022
Webinar
Thank you for joining the California Funders Supporting Immigrants ... Crisis webinar. Find all program-related materials for the webinar here including slides and recording. SPEAKERS Angelica Salas | Executive Director | Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights ...
April, 2020
Program Materials
May 10, 2022
... Current beneficiaries of the 11-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program can continue to keep ... immigrant justice movement groups are deploying to support immigrants who have built their lives in the United ... seven years, such as HR 1511 and S.2606, the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 . ...
September 14, 2023
Statement