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  • Emergency Funding in the Time of Trump

    February 27, 2017 by tsff

    On February 27th, Nonprofit Quarterly reported on emergency funding efforts to protect the rights of immigrants, especially in sanctuary cities such as New York. NPQ cited The San Francisco Foundation’s Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building as a model for rapid-response grantmaking across the country.

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  • Grant Makers Give Money Fast to Challenge Trump Policies

    February 24, 2017 by tsff

    On February 24th, Inside Philanthropy reported on the funding and rapid-response grantmaking efforts of various foundations, which seek to protect marginalized groups that are threatened by President Trump’s policies. The San Francisco Foundation’s Rapid Response for Movement Building was highlighted as an example of an impactful rapid-response fund.

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  • Oakland, Alameda County, foundation step up to fight deportation

    February 17, 2017 by tsff

    On February 17th, the East Bay Times reported on Vice Mayor Annie Campbell-Washington’s proposal to dedicate funding to a rapid response network for “families facing the immediate threat of separation due to deportation,” which was endorsed unanimously by the Oakland City Council. In addition to $150,000 for this fiscal year and $150,000 more for next […]

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  • Locals put heads together against Trump agenda

    February 16, 2017 by tsff

    On February 16th, the Point Reyes Light reported on information sessions convened by West Marin Community Services, a committee comprised of activists and lawyers formed to combat uncertainty and promote constitutional rights in West Marin. “We see the collaborative as setting the record straight,” said Maria Niggle, who leads the committee meetings. “On a personal note, […]

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  • Alameda County approves $1.5 million allocation for immigrants, refugees

    February 8, 2017 by tsff

    On February 8th, The Daily Californian reported on The Alameda County Board of Supervisors allocating $1.5 million to provide support for immigrants and refugees. The county is providing $750,000, which the San Francisco Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar to make up the $1.5 million total. The funds will predominantly be used for immigrant and refugee related […]

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  • Alameda County moves to protect immigrants in Trump administration’s bullseye

    February 7, 2017 by tsff

    On February 7th, the East Bay Times reported on Alameda County’s decision to allocate $1.5 million to provide legal and other services for immigrants, funded in part by a $750,000 grant from The San Francisco Foundation. “I think we have a moral as well as a practical obligation to protect our immigrant citizens; this is […]

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  • Alameda County leaders rally for immigrant rights

    February 6, 2017 by tsff

    On February 6th, the East Bay Times reported on nearly two dozen elected leaders, nonprofit organizations, immigrant advocacy groups, and religious leaders, who are backing an Alameda County measure to set aside $750,000 in funds to match a grant from The San Francisco Foundation to defend and protect immigrants and refugees in Alameda County. The proposed measure dates […]

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  • SF Mayor Lee stands up to Trump, says city remains a sanctuary

    January 25, 2017 by tsff

    On January 25, 2017, SF Gate reported on San Francisco’s commitment to upholding its status as a sanctuary city, in spite of President Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities, citing The San Francisco Foundation’s Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building as “emergency funds to [support] ‘a rapid response deportation defense service’.” […]

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  • Strength in Numbers: The New Donor Funds Resisting Trump

    December 22, 2016 by tsff

    On December 22, Inside Philanthropy reported on the rise of pooled donor funds meant to respond to threats facing a range of communities under a Trump administration, including The San Francisco Foundation’s Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building. “Funders will need to be more responsive to a diverse set of needs as they come up.  [These […]

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