ICE is detaining people in workplaces, at day-labor gathering spots, on the streets, and at lawful check-ins and court hearings. There are attempts to deport quickly, potentially without due process, and the only hope to keep families together is through providing bond funds that will get them OUT of detention. Region(s) Served: Southern California, Statewide Targeted Communities: Community-Based Organizations, Individuals Target Focus/Issue Area(s): Immigration, Legal Advocacy Type of Support: Immediate Relief, Legal Aid Funding Accessibility: Open for submissions Scale of Funding Offered...
Overview of the READI Legal Support Fund The Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI) Legal Support Fund is a fund hosted at Tides Foundation led by ABFE, in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Native Americans in Philanthropy. The Fund’s aim is to specifically support smaller 501c3 organizations committed to racial equity and racial justice work that are currently facing immense challenges limiting their ability to be responsive to their communities. The Fund seeks to help these organizations build resilience and...
The Emerging Needs Grant (ENG) Program provides immediate financial assistance to organizing efforts in response current events. Modeled after rapid response efforts, the ENG provides $10k to organizations over three months. Region(s) Served: Central California, Northern California, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Southern California, Statewide Targeted Communities: Community-Based Organizations Target Focus/Issue Area(s): Abortion Rights, Child Welfare & Foster Care, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Education, Environment, Equity & Racial Justice, Gender Equity, Immigration,...
