California
As Californians we know that our own well-being is tied to everyone else’s. California’s Immigrant Resilience Fund is making headlines demonstrating that we are standing together to make sure each and every one of us—native and newcomer—has resources to prevail through the outbreak. No one stands alone. We are one beloved community. Kathleen Kelly Janus, Senior Advisor to the Governor, and Daranee Petsod of Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees joined NCG’s Emily Katz to explain how the fund came to be, some surprising new supporters, and what it means to have a ‘Si Se Puede’ moment (Yes, We Can!)
May 2020
Blog Post
Source: Northern California Grantmakers
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April 2020
Press Release
Source: Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
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Private fund will support undocumented California families ineligible for federal and state relief in midst of coronavirus crisis in partnership with public fund announced by Gov. Newsom.
April 2020
Press Release
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In a joint letter to Governor Newsom, nearly 40 philanthropic organizations, driven by our shared commitment to a just and equitable California, elevated the need to protect and support immigrant Californians and their families who are integral to our social, economic, and civic fabric.
April 2020
Blog Post
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A letter about Census outreach in the LA area in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
March 2020
Memo
Source: California Community Foundation, We Count LA
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