East Bay Refugee and Immigrant Forum

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

The Measure W Home Together Fund is supporting affordable housing all across Alameda County. In the Tri-Valley, downtown Livermore will soon be home to 128 new housing units reserved for low-income households.

This project, located at the corner of Railroad Avenue and South L Street, will give residents the chance to live near the jobs, services, and public transportation that downtown living provides. This is critical for helping housing-insecure Alameda County residents achieve stability.

Of the 128 affordable units, 23 will be set aside for people experiencing homelessness, and 10 will provide housing to people with disabilities.

Learn more about this development and the more than 900 supportive housing units Measure W will support here: https://tinyurl.com/yanyybbc

12/23/2024

As we approach the end of the year, please consider making a donation today! You can help us continue to coordinate housing, jobs, health services, education, legal assistance and other essential services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Your support will make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most. Thank you for your generosity!
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Make a Difference The East Bay Refugee and Immigrant Forum (EBRIF) is a coalition of organizations dedicated to helping refugees, asylees, and other immigrants rebuild their lives and foster a community and culture that is welcoming and inclusive. Our members work tirelessly to ensure that immigrant...

12/21/2024

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that the East Bay Refugee and Immigrant Forum is now listed on NGOs1, a leading online directory for non-governmental organizations and services. Visit our listing at https://www.ngos1.com/US/Oakland/148623031882547/East-Bay-Refugee-and-Immigrant-Forum to explore our wide range of community programs, key initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and more. Discover why we are dedicated to serving our community and making a positive impact. Help us spread the word! Share our listing with your friends, family, and community. Your support means a lot to us. Together, let's foster greater public engagement and service delivery.

The East Bay Refugee and Immigrant Forum is a coalition of organizations serving the immigrant and re

11/27/2024

"According to estimates from the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey, roughly 27% of Oakland residents were born in another country, and nearly half lack citizenship status. Out of Alameda County’s approximately 1.7 million residents, an estimated 107,000 do not have permanent legal status. Overall, the U.S. is home to roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants.

If carried out as Trump envisions, mass deportations would impact Oakland and the Bay Area in ways not seen in recent history, separating huge numbers of families, disrupting businesses that rely on immigrant workforces, and inundating local courts and jails.

A campaign of mass deportations would also cost billions of dollars."

During President-elect Donald Trump’s first term, Oakland and California established greater protections for undocumented people. But immigration lawyers and advocates are still concerned.

09/27/2024

TAKE ACTION: Urge Governor Newsom to Expand Needed Services for California Refugees and the Communities that Welcome Them

TAKE ACTION: Urge Governor Newsom to Expand Needed Services for California Refugees and the Communities that Welcome Them September 26, 2024 The California State Legislature recently passed vital legislation that would expand needed support and services for refugees and the California communities th...

08/22/2024

08/14/2024

Join us and our partners for Town Nights at Clinton Park in Oakland on Friday, August 23rd from 4-9pm. This event is also the "soft re-opening" of the community center which we and our partners and members have been involved in, so we are excited to celebrate the progress being made! See flyer for details, and contact Chien Nguyen (Oakland Trybe) [email protected] if you would like to table, perform, or sponsor the event!

08/14/2024

Help us find the next EBRIF Coordinator!

We are beginning the search for the next Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations and strategic goals of the coalition and hope to have someone in place by October 1st.

The job description and information about how to apply are attached as images and at this link:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/608eb0e69e4aaa180f4b6e7a/t/66bcfc2e9ae4ed1cc5acab88/1723661358677/EBRIF+Job+Description+081424.pdf

Please help us by sharing this opportunity with your network and with specific people you feel would be a great fit for the role, or by applying yourself if you are interested!