In January of 2025, federal policy changes upended the lives of the immigrant and refugee community. With threats of deportation, the removal of birthright citizenship, and the dismantling of the social safety network across the country, we knew we had to act.
In Pittsburgh, 18 organizations responded by reaching out to one another to form The Collaborative for Immigrant Impact. We began organizing to defend the international community in our region, support one another, and find innovative ways to preserve the diversity that enriches our neighborhoods, schools, and economy.
We Are the Collaborative for Immigrant Impact
Click on each organization’s name to learn more.
Role of the Collaborative
Advocating for policies and practices that benefit immigrants.- Strengthening immigrant safety through education and protective measures.
- Creating partnerships with public and private stakeholders.
- Responding to emerging gaps in this challenging environment.
Accomplishments of the Collaborative
Developed a pooled fund to sustain the social safety net for vulnerable immigrants.- OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL: $5 million
- RAISED TO DATE: $3.75 million
- Provided Collaborative Members with $375,000 in emergency grants.
- Continuing distribution of emergency and collaborative funding.
Our Fundraising Goal: $5 million
$3.75 million raised
Support the Collaborative
Fund Supporters
The CII is supported by the following institutional and individual funders:
- The Heinz Endowments
- Jefferson Regional Foundation
- Jewish Healthcare Foundation
- Opportunity Fund
- Pittsburgh Foundation
- The Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh
- Senator Lindsay Williams
- Staunton Farm Foundation
- Anonymous Funders