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Immigrant Rights Fund

A Record $13 Million For Nonprofits in 2021
January 18, 2022
Liane Stegmaier
Chief of Staff (She/Her/Hers)

2021 continued the extraordinary generosity we have seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This enabled us to distribute over $13 million to nonprofits from our Community Fund and Donor Advised Fund programs last year—a new grantmaking record for Brooklyn Community Foundation!
 

Celebrating Black Leaders in Brooklyn: Spotlight on Uchechukwu Onwa
August 25, 2021
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

"From that moment on, I was destined to follow my heart, to continue to live my truth as a Black gay man, to always stand up for what I saw as right, even if I stood alone." - Uchechukwu Onwa

$4.4M for Justice and Social Change
July 22, 2021
Liane Stegmaier
Chief of Staff (She/Her/Hers)

Today, we are excited to announce over $4.4 million in multiyear grantmaking commitments to 25 nonprofits advancing racial justice and advocating for long-term change in our borough, made possible with the critical continued support of our donors.

Change Starts Here: Fight for Immigrant Rights
December 21, 2020

As we look ahead to a new Presidency, we know that there is an incredible amount of work to be done. And we need to equip nonprofits with the funding and resources to get started on day one.

 

New Grants Support Ongoing Fight for Justice in Immigrant Communities
July 21, 2020
Sabrina Hargrave
Vice President of Programs (She/Her/Ella)

We are pleased to announce $390,000 in new support from our Immigrant Rights Fund for 13 immigrant-led organizations that are advocating for systemic change and providing critical services to immigrants across Brooklyn. 

 

New Grants Bring Support for Immigrant Rights to Nearly $1.3M since 2016
October 2, 2019

As we near the three year anniversary of our Immigrant Rights Fund, we are pleased to announce our largest disbursement of quarterly grants from the fund to date: $255,000 to 18 immigrant-serving, immigrant-led organizations across Brooklyn.

 
New Grants Fight ICE Raids, Deportations
August 21, 2019

Last month, our donors responded to the threats of widespread ICE arrests with an outpouring of support that raised nearly $35,000 for our Immigrant Rights Fund. With those crucial funds, we were able to issue two new Immediate Response grants.

 
    Your support is sparking change in Brooklyn — See how in our new report
    August 15, 2019

    We have come a long way in our 10 years as Brooklyn’s community foundation. In our annual Insights to Impact Report, you will learn more about our work meeting the needs of our borough’s most vulnerable communities and supporting nonprofits on the frontlines of change.

    Brooklynites Show Up For Immigrant Neighbors, Raising Critical Funds
    July 25, 2019
    Jenny Walski
    Vice President of Donor Engagement (She/Her/Hers)

    In advance of the ICE Raids announced for Sunday, July 14th donors responded quickly and stepped up to defend our immigrant friends and neighbors, raising $35K for our Immigrant Rights Fund. 

    Defend Brooklyn Against ICE Raids
    July 11, 2019

    With the announcement of imminent ICE raids and deportations this weekend, Brooklyn’s 170,000 undocumented residents are in real danger. Families risk being ripped apart—but you can help.

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