... thriller called “The Cobra Event” by Richard Preston, about a terrorist who releases a deadly virus in the United ... in Africa, and so he knew all sorts of scary things about how quickly lethal infectious diseases could spread. ... of millions more people worldwide. What was so alarming about these two works of fiction is how totally plausible ...
March 11, 2020
Philanthropic News
... and nonprofit staff alike. In addition to concerns about physical health and economic wellbeing, domestic ...
July, 2020
Funding Recommendations
Amidst travel restrictions and other government responses to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, as of March 17, 2020, temporarily suspended refugee resettlement departures—the actual travel of a refugee from their initial country of asylum to the country where they will be resettled. In addition to travel disruptions, the UNHCR cited concerns that refugees would be placed at a higher risk of contracting and transmitting the virus if they continued to travel as reasons behind their decision.
April 21, 2020
News Article
... communities. Alleviate Dreamers’ Long-Term Concerns About Being Able to Live and Work in This Country Many immigrants live in constant fear about whether they’ll be able to continue raising their ...
May 15, 2020
Commentary
... important in this moment to help immigrants manage anxiety about both public health and personal safety. Advocacy ... are the leader of an organization and you’re concerned about the pending DACA decision, please consider joining this ... toolkit provides leaders in higher education with sample press statements, social media posts, and more. DACAmented ...
June, 2020
Resource Portal
Video update from Michigan Immigrant Rights Center about services, immigrant access to health care, and ...
April, 2020
Video & Audio
... out the count’—it would be almost impossible to think about how to get this ship back on course, given the ... the importance of accurate messaging—right now—about what the census covers and how it’s used. There’s ... of us with secure internet access, the online option takes about five minutes, and over-the-phone options are available ...
April 9, 2020
Commentary
... you for your participation in yesterday’s census launch press event that unfortunately, was cancelled by local ... them to fill out the census questionnaire. Details about the paid media program and how to participate can be ... groups received accounts with Thru-Text and information about how to hold a “distributed text bank”. ...
March 13, 2020
Memo
U.S. deportation and expulsion practices are recklessly exposing an entire region to increased risk of COVID-19.
May, 2020
Issue Brief
... and refugees, can thrive. We’ve heard loud and clear about several areas where immediate action is needed: ...
April 30, 2020
Response Fund
... across the country, and it’s estimated that about half are undocumented . In the most recent economic ... leave, among other benefits. Farmworkers on average earn about $10.60 per hour and have a median annual income between ... near her home in Delano, Susana stopped working about a month ago out of fear that she would get COVID-19. ...
April 4, 2020
News Article
October, 2021
Program Materials
... immigrants during this time of national crisis. Learn more about How to Help here . Contributions will be split evenly ... to the two groups, along with matching funds up to $10k. About Movimiento Cosecha: During this global health crisis, ... directly to immigrants impacted by the current crisis. About San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium: The San Diego ...
April 21, 2020
Response Fund
... and those living in close quarters. They are concerned about community health, and they are also concerned about the potential for working families to face economic ...
March 18, 2020
Response Fund
As Covid-19 vaccination rates increase and infections plummet, our society is reopening and a feeling of normalcy is returning for many of us. But those hit hardest by the pandemic, including immigrants and people of color, are returning to communities devastated by a disproportionately high death toll, rampant job loss, and the compounding traumas of the past four years, including hostile immigration policies, toxic rhetoric, surging hate crimes, and a massive racial reckoning. Not everyone has the privilege of returning to normal, and, even before the pandemic, “normal” was not working for everyone.
July 8, 2021
Issue Spotlight
... for federal relief and unemployment benefits. Learn about how these public-private partnerships were formed and ...
May 22, 2020
Webinar
... join a briefing on July 1st at 12-1PT / 3-4 PM ET to learn about the new Children Thrive Action Network (CTAN). The ... UnidosUS, and The Children’s Partnership, to learn more about CTAN’s emerging work as the country continues to ...
July 1, 2020
Co-Sponsored Program
... status. This state funding is expected to reach about 150,000 undocumented adults. The California Department ...
June 5, 2020
Response Fund
... funders, it is open for those interested in learning more about this topic. Registration Visit Rework the Bay's ...
June 10, 2020
Co-Sponsored Program