Immigration

17 Jan 2019

The Border and Beyond: Federal Immigration Policy Outlook and Philanthropic Engagement

January 17, 2019 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

A partial government shutdown has stretched on for nearly three weeks over President Trump’s demand for funding for his signature campaign pledge: a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, immigrant and refugee communities across the country...

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Briefing Program

Topic(s)

2020 Census

Immigration

Issue Areas

Immigration

15 Nov 2018

A Global Perspective on Healing After Trauma: Where Health and Human Rights Meet

Areas of Focus

Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

November 15, 2018 -

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Commonwealth Club

There are a greater number of forcibly displaced people in the world today than at any time since the end of World War II, and the Bay Area has welcomed many of these individuals. Hear from clinicians working directly with Bay Area refugees and...

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SF Bay Area

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Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

30 Oct 2018

Informing the National Perspective on Immigration Reform

October 30, 2018 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

Northern California Grantmakers

Immigration issues have attracted significant attention over the past few years as changes in federal policies have ignited debates across the political spectrum. In July 2018, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) and BPC Action published a new report...

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Economic & Community Development

Immigration

Populations & Communities

Public Policy & Social Justice

Social Services

12 Sep 2018

Detained and Removal Defense Learning Lab

Areas of Focus

Public Policy

September 12, 2018 -

9:30am to 3:30pm

Google Community Space

What happens after ICE picks up an immigrant? How will the case differ if he or she is released or remains in detention throughout the removal process? Join this two-part learning lab to gain a better understanding of the immigrant’s journey through...

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Briefing Program

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Immigration

Issue Areas

Immigration

Geographic Location

SF Bay Area

Areas of Focus

Public Policy

16 Aug 2018

A Humanitarian Crisis: The Harsh New Realities Facing Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

August 16, 2018 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

Livestream

Over the past year-and-a-half, the systems and infrastructure that support and protect the most vulnerable immigrants have been gravely damaged by cuts in refugee admissions to the United States, federal funding cuts to the country’s national...

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Briefing Webinar

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Immigration

Philanthropy CA

Geographic Location

Peninsula and South Bay

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

07 Aug 2018

A Livestream Experience in Tijuana: What Happens When Deportees Return to Mexico?

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

Public Policy

August 7, 2018 -

2:00pm to 4:30pm

Livestream and in-person at Northern California Grantmakers

After watching the livestream along with NCG members, join us for a discussion with Emily Arnold-Fernández , the founder of Asylum Access. She will lead us through what we saw in the livestream on both sides of the border fence and...

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Statewide

Peninsula and South Bay

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

Public Policy

26 Jun 2018

Public Charge: The Policy that Could Change Everything for Immigrant Families

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

Public Policy

June 26, 2018 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Northern California Grantmakers

A new policy change is coming in under the radar with the potential to affect immigrants in a way that would be more dramatic than the ban for Muslims entering the country and ending DACA for young people. Given the breadth and scope of this...

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Economic & Community Development

Education

Health

Immigration

Public Policy & Social Justice

Social Services

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

Public Policy

30 May 2018

Philanthropic Briefing: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students and Families in a Changing Policy Environment

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

May 30, 2018 -

9:30am to 12:00pm

The California Endowment | Oakland

Join Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and our co-sponsors for a special funders’ briefing on efforts to support immigrant and refugee students in California through a collaboration between Californians Together , Immigrant...

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Statewide

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Equity and Social Justice

23 May 2018

Advancing Economic Opportunity for Immigrants & Refugees

Areas of Focus

Equity and Social Justice

May 23, 2018 -

11:00am to 1:30pm

Silicon Valley Community Foundation San Mateo Conference C

Across the country, immigrants and refugees serve as a catalyst for community revitalization and an engine of economic growth. While newcomers possess an entrepreneurial spirit, they often have limited access to asset building products and services...

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Statewide

Peninsula and South Bay

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Equity and Social Justice

15 May 2018

Immigrant Well-Being | Bay Area Health Funders Group and BARHII Joint Program

Areas of Focus

Regional Vibrancy and Sustainability

May 15, 2018 -

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Northern California Grantmakers

This meeting will be held in partnership with the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative to discuss what role philanthropy can play to better support regional trauma informed rapid response efforts for immigrant communities.