Investing in Our Communities: Strategies for Immigrant Integration Forum on Immigration: Implications for Funders San Diego Grantmakers November 9, 2006 GCIR
Trends in the Field New immigrant destinations Comprehensive immigration reform Race and immigration Low-wage workers Immigrant integration
Immigrant Integration A dynamic two-way process in which newcomers and the receiving society work together to build secure, vibrant, and cohesive communities.
Pathways to Integration Communitywide Planning Language & Education Health, Well Being, & Economic Mobility Equal Treatment and Opportunity Social and Cultural Interaction Civic Participation & Citizenship
The Toolkit 10 big-picture recommendations Historical context 75 promising practices Filmography Fast facts, glossary, recommended readings DVD of film clips
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