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...
Immigration proceedings are civil, not criminal, which means that the government will not provide a lawyer to people who cannot afford one. Many people qualify for relief from deportation that would allow them to remain in the United States, but they must prove their eligibility and doing so requires presenting both legal arguments and evidence. Additionally, due to the criminalization of immigrants in the United States, ICE has broad power to “detain” people, or jail them, during their immigration proceedings, and many Long Beach residents have been detained at the Adelanto Detention...
The California Donor Table Fund is a community of donors who pool and align nonpartisan investments to advance the state’s progressive movement spanning issues and constituencies. Because of our strategic vision, long-term commitment, and agility across tax statuses, we provide opportunities for foundations and institutional investors to fill gaps in our civil ecosystem. We partner with a variety of institutional funders to support intersectional issues by investing in organizations advocating for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial and economic justice, immigrant and workers’ rights, and...
The Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building provides small, one-time grants to frontline grassroots organizations for new projects. These projects should address an unexpected, urgent event or external challenge while strengthening the voice and power of low-income residents and people of color. Between November 15, 2024, and January 31, 2025. the Fund will only accept applications for projects that are: related to the outcome of the 2024 general election, such as protest and actions in solidarity with targeted communities (e.g., immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and Black, Indigenous and People of...
The Fund for Health Equity was established by Direct Relief with an initial investment of $75 million to address health disparities and expand access to care in underserved communities. The fund supports local health providers and community-based organizations that are working to eliminate barriers to quality healthcare. By focusing on long-term, systemic change, the fund aims to improve health outcomes for historically marginalized populations across the United States. Region(s) Served: Baja California, Central California, Northern California, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Southern...
The San Diego Resilient Response Fund offers short-term, timely support to nonprofit and community organizations facing challenges caused by changes in federal policy or funding. The goal is to provide flexible resources that help organizations adapt, respond, and remain resilient in a shifting landscape. Organizations may apply for funding in one of the following four categories: Event & Meeting Support: Up to $1,000 per group to support gatherings focused on collective action or community response to federal impacts. Immediate Organizational Needs: Up to $10,000 per organization for...
