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Alejandro Sanz and His #DREAMERTeam Are a Beacon of Tangible Hope for These Fearful Times

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At each of his concerts, Alejandro Sanz has met with a group of DACA recipients, undocumented immigrants, and their parents. Not only has he held private meet-and-greets, he is also raising funds through the sale of a “DREAMER” t-shirt for three organizations that benefit DREAMers: Dream Big Nevada’s DACA renewal fund, Immigrants Rising’s entrepreneurship program, and a college scholarship program, The Ascend Educational Fund.

Dream Resource Center Opens in Oxnard

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“We are very lucky to be the recipient of the Catalyst fund grant,” said Dolores Ortiz, a sociology professor at Oxnard College. “It is a three-year grant that we will have over $300,000 and we have a lot of great programming. What we are aiming to do is create sustainable resources so that even when the grant money runs out we continue to offer resources to students and in the Ventura County area.”

Apply to Immigrants Rising’s High School Partnership Program

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Categories: Career Programs, General Announcements, Higher Education

When undocumented young people are able to pursue education and careers, they can create new, brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Unfortunately the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric are severely hindering the high school graduation and college enrollment rates of undocumented students.…

August 2019 Newsletter

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Entrepreneurship Fund Kickstarter Grants, posters to create safe and inclusive spaces for immigrant students, public charge update, and more.

2019 Public Charge Update

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Categories: General Announcements, Resources

Last week, the Trump administration published their final public charge rule, which if implemented may affect individuals seeking permanent resident status in the United States. This policy is designed to be confusing and cause fear, and it is important to stay informed, remain calm, and know your rights.…

Dream Resource Center Grand Opening

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Published August 20, 2019.

Oxnard College celebrates the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its Dream Resource Center on Wednesday, August 14. The Center will provide comprehensive services to undocumented students, their families and campus allies.

Read the full story: Dream Resource Center Grand Opening (The VCCCD Connection)…

South Coast College Opens New Resource Center For Undocumented Students

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Published August 19, 2019.

Starting this fall, Oxnard College will have new resources available at the school’s Dream Resource Center.

“Knowing that there’s a resource on campus to help guide them I think is very powerful, it’s a powerful statement,” Cobian says.…


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Mitzia Martinez

High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Program Participant

"Being a part of this organization has really helped me understand my own narrative and not just conform to what other people tell me I am."

Immigrants Rising