Grantees

Our grantmaking was guided by our commitment to center the experiences of those who are most vulnerable. We utilized Trust-Based Philanthropy to address power dynamics in philanthropy and to build equity between donors and grantees. We provided unrestricted general support funding to ensure our grantees had the capacity to implement their vision and drive their agenda. We streamlined applications and reporting to reduce the burden on our grantees and built relationships based on transparency, dialogue, and mutual learning.

Afghans for a Better Tomorrow, to mobilize support to meet the immediate and long-term needs of Afghan refugees, and to build a movement of Afghan-Americans working to advance peace in Afghanistan.

African Communities Together (ACT), to empowers African immigrants to integrate socially, get ahead economically, and engage civically. ACT connects African immigrants to critical services, helps Africans develop as leaders, and organizes their communities on the issues that matter.

Immigration Justice Project, to provide access to justice and pro-bono legal support to indigent immigrants and asylum seekers in detention.

Border Butterflies, a project of Transgender Law Center and Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement, to provide holistic and comprehensive support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender asylum-seekers at the U.S./Mexico border, including legal and humanitarian support and resources while in Mexico, on crossing the border into the U.S., and once in the U.S. (in detention and on release).

Choose Love Ukraine Response, to provide emergency aid, long-term support and capacity building to community-based organizations in Ukraine and bordering countries, with a focus on addressing the needs of the most marginalized communities.

CIELO, to empower indigenous migrants to create solutions to the social, economic and cultural challenges facing their communities, including access to culturally sensitive interpreters in immigration proceedings.

Haitian Bridge Alliance, to support Haitian and African asylum seekers through direct humanitarian support, legal services and advocacy.

HIAS, to support refugees to find safety, welcome and opportunities.

International Refugee Assistance Project, to provide direct legal assistance to refugees and strategic advocacy to create a world where refugees and all people seeking safety are empowered to claim their right to freedom of movement and a path to lasting refuge.

Lamp Lifeboat Ladder, to resettle survivors of torture or sexual violence and provide them with the social infrastructure they need to heal and rebuild their lives.

Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA), to advance the full economic, social and civic inclusion of refugees in the San Diego region, throughout California, and across the country.

San Diego Rapid Response Network, to build a coalition of human rights and service organizations, attorneys, and community leaders dedicated to aiding immigrants and their families in the San Diego border region.

Upwardly Global, to help immigrants and refugees restart their careers and bring their skills and perspectives into the U.S. workforce.