In these tumultuous times when people the world over are experiencing fear, distress, and uncertainty in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, GCIR is leaning into our core values to guide how we mobilize philanthropy to support immigrant families and communities in the United States. We believe this moment calls for philanthropy to lead with courage to advance an inclusive, equitable, and holistic response. Philanthropic action must not only address urgent needs but reflect a vision that all Americans, no matter where they were born, are united with one another in the face of this devastating public health crisis.
April, 2020
Funding Recommendations
... deploy resources needed to protect our democracy and bring about equity and justice for all. — Team GCIR Foundation ... must assert truth. We must force each other to be honest about the growing threats to our country.” The Pittsburgh ...
August 10, 2017
Statement
... us to hear from leaders on the front lines in conversation about the challenges they are confronting nationwide, how ...
September 25, 2019
Co-Sponsored Program
... and economic crisis. Each year, the IRS estimates that about 6 million undocumented immigrants who serve our ...
June 5, 2020
Response Fund
... careers. In this webinar, we will hear from practitioners about models of improving immigrant access to, and experience ...
June 11, 2019
Webinar
... leaders . See below for details and join us to hear about immediate community needs as well as opportunities to ...
April 7, 2021
Issue Spotlight
... Food Chain Workers Alliance and Demo Lab South about current efforts to build rural worker power in the ...
November 30, 2023
Webinar
... for immigrants and their families. Join us to learn about specific ways in which funders can respond to this ... "Public Charge" Attack on Immigrant Families: Information About an Upcoming Proposed Rule , NILC, February 8, 2018. ...
April 19, 2018
Monthly Immigration Policy Call
... exponentially since the 1990s, currently hovering at about 55,000 nationwide. Hence, the work to curb immigrant ... proved invaluable, especially when ICE was secretive about their plans, and ensured that all detainees who wanted ... are not economically feasible. Some red flags: Concern about surveillance and official harassment. Sandy Valenciano, ...
September 30, 2019
Blog Post
... treatment when necessary. For families that are concerned about the "public charge" rule, immigration officials have ... may be very serious. If you have questions or concerns about the public charge rule, an immigration or public ... employment or the Medicare program. If you are concerned about the potential cost of screening and testing for ...
March, 2020
Factsheet
... because I was “American.” I received compliments about how “well” I spoke English. And questions such as ... presents an opportunity for philanthropy to learn about the challenges and opportunities facing immigrants and ... others–the Houston area is an ideal context for learning about efforts of AAPI communities to build power and welcome ...
April 6, 2022
GCIR Staff Feature
... to author their own experience, and narrative power is about building agency and self-determination. GCIR has made ... invite funders to join us in our own political education about forced displacement, as we seek to understand better ... webinar early next year for funders who want to learn more about the global systems shaping forced migration. These ...
November 13, 2023
President's Message
GCIR is announcing the California Dignity for Families Fund’s first round of grantmaking investments, totalling $2.8M. The Fund, launched in May as part of a public-private partnership with the State of California, mobilizes philanthropic dollars to provide urgent humanitarian relief to migrants and support for their resettlement in California communities.
October 6, 2021
Press Release
... “Preschool, elementary, middle, secondary, and special education teachers,” “Other teachers and ...
April 6, 2020
News Article
... scratch to creating and implementing multi-million-dollar initiatives. Your passion and dedication will always inspire ...
December 15, 2020
Philanthropic News
GCIR recently commissioned a study to analyze how philanthropy worked to support immigrant communities via relief funds. Join us for a dive into the findings and discussion on how foundations can prepare for future relief efforts.
October 27, 2021
Webinar
... participate and support these efforts. Educating lawmakers about asylum and identifying champions for a more progressive ... sweeping limits on access to asylum. Shift the Narrative About Asylum Seekers Effective messaging and communications ...
March, 2019
Issue Brief
This two-page document considers different avenues for funders to respond to the changing policy landscape and support children in immigrant families.
February, 2018
Funding Recommendations
Find all program-related materials for GCIR's webinar, "Queer & Trans Leadership and the Fight for LGBTQ Migrant Rights" here, including the program recording and powerpoint.
October, 2022
Program Materials