What Funders Need to Know About "Public Charge:" An Analysis of the Published Rule and How Funders Can Take Action

About

The proposed “public charge” rule introduced by the Trump administration would be the most radical change to our nation’s immigration policy in decades. Although targeting immigrants, the rule would undermine philanthropic efforts to reduce poverty, improve health and well-being, and expand opportunities for low-income children and families.

The proposal would give preference to wealthy and privileged green-card applicants over those with low incomes and those who use certain basic government supports—from medical care to food and housing assistance—even to weather hard times. This risk has already led many immigrants to disenroll themselves and their children from programs for which they qualify. If this rule were enacted, millions more would follow—whether or not the change impacts them. The resulting stress on local nonprofits—combined with ripple effects on community health, well-being, and prosperity—will be enormous. Disparities and inequities that philanthropy seeks to ameliorate would be greatly amplified.

Join this webinar to understand the proposed rule and its impacts on immigrant families and our broader society. Learn about immediate and long-term policy advocacy strategies. And discuss ways that funders, including private foundations, can engage and take action.

Speakers

• Marielena Hincapié, Executive Director, National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
• Olivia Golden, Executive Director, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
• Local Service Provider, TBD

Moderator
Felicia Escobar, Director of Immigration, The Beacon Fund