$21,979 raised by 114 donors
88% complete
$25,000 Goal
Help Us Build Bridges
Double Your Impact with a $10,000 Matching Gift!
For more than 40 years, International House Davis (I-House) has brought the world to Davis—welcoming newcomers, celebrating global cultures, and building bridges of understanding through language classes, cultural events, parenting support groups, and international exchange.
We’re at a pivotal moment. A key federal funding stream has been paused indefinitely, leaving a significant budget gap that threatens our ability to continue the programs that connect and support our global community.
We need your help. Thanks to a $10,000 matching gift from former Board Chair Jim and Caren Hill, your donation will have double the impact. Every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000—meaning your $50 becomes $100, your $250 becomes $500!
In a time of global tension and division, spaces like I-House are more essential than ever. Your gift directly supports:
This Big Day of Giving, help keep the doors open, the conversations flowing, and the community thriving. Give today and double your impact. Together, we can ensure I-House remains a beacon of belonging, connection, and cultural exchange—for the next 40 years and beyond.
About International House Davis
Established in 1981, International House Davis began to serve international students at UC Davis by connecting them with the greater Davis community. In 1984, thanks to the generosity of the Shunta Yamamoto family, the organization was able to purchase its home at 10 College Park. Since then, I-House Davis has broadened its scope of programs and services, building community, international understanding, and cultural connections across the region. Over the years, we’ve become known as a home and gathering place for international scholars, visitors, transplants, immigrants, and anyone interested in learning and engaging with international cultures.
We’ve reflected on I-House’s position in our community and reimagined our mission, vision, and offerings through a comprehensive strategic planning process. We know that the world today is not the same as it was in 2020 (or 1981 when we were founded) and rather than defaulting back to our pre-pandemic operating norms, we are taking intentional steps forward to meet the moment and serve the current needs of our community.
We believe that culture – language, beliefs, art, music, storytelling, food, dance, history, architecture, poetry – is a critical vehicle to facilitate meaningful international and intercultural learning, understanding, and connections. Through a deepened understanding of the complexity of our shared humanity, we create an inclusive, culturally vibrant, collaborative, and compassionate community and world.
As set forth by our strategic plan, over the next three and a half years (by June 2027), we are establishing I-House Davis as a cultural center for the exchange of international arts, culture, and ideas. As a cultural presenting organization, we will continue to center international voices, perspectives, and practices to bridge differences for a more connected and inclusive community. We will create space for cultural practitioners – artists, musicians, storytellers, dance makers, scholars, chefs, historians – with an international or intercultural lens to share and engage the I-House community in their work. We know that people come to I-House to share experiences with others, and we will intentionally program those experiences to foster inclusion, cultivate joy and kinship, and facilitate learning. Staying true to our founding principles, we will welcome international scholars, visitors, immigrants, transplants, and families by connecting them with the local community. We will support volunteers to provide quality language learning and other community-led international arts and humanities programs.
International House Davis is an international cultural center that nurtures the exchange of arts, culture, and ideas to build a vibrant, inclusive, and globally connected Davis community.
For over 40 years, International House Davis (I-House) has brought the world to Davis—welcoming newcomers, celebrating global cultures, and building bridges of understanding through events, language classes, parenting groups, and cultural exchange.
Today, I-House is at a pivotal moment. A key federal program is now on an indefinite pause, creating a significant budget shortfall. That is why our goal this Big Day of Giving is to raise $20,000 in unrestricted funds to keep our programs running strong and uninterrupted.
I-House is more than a place—it’s a living bridge to global culture, where curiosity grows, empathy deepens, and lifelong connections are born. In a time when immigration policies are tightening, global tensions are rising, and cultural understanding is diminishing, spaces like I-House are more vital than ever. Your support ensures we remain a welcome place for newcomers, a hub for cultural learning, and a place where every voice is valued.
Your gift directly supports language learning, parent support groups, newcomer support, and dynamic cultural programming. It ensures we can continue to bring artists, scholars, and storytellers from around the world to our region—and offer all of this in an inclusive, welcoming space that fosters real human connection.
This Big Day of Giving, help us keep the doors open, the conversations flowing, and the community thriving. Together, we can ensure I-House continues to be a bridge of global understanding and belonging—for the next 40 years and beyond.
Organization name
International House Davis
other names
I-House Davis
1984
Tax id (EIN)
94-2822342
Mission Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
$250,001-$500,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program, Volunteers
Local Counties Served
Yolo
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
10 College ParkDavis, CA, US
Yolo, CA, US
