Congratulations 2019 Scholars
Categories: General Announcements, Scholarship Fund
Read about the amazing new scholars we're welcoming into the Immigrants Rising family.
Category: Financial Support
Alejandro Sanz and His #DREAMERTeam Are a Beacon of Tangible Hope for These Fearful Times
Categories: Entrepreneurship Fund, Financial Support, In the Media
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.
Now Accepting Applications for Our Entrepreneurship Fund Kickstarter Grants
Categories: Entrepreneurship Fund, General Announcements
“This grant gave me the confidence to take my business to the next level, to create a space to help others and, most importantly, to help me grow as a social entrepreneur.”— Maria Mendez, 2016 Entrepreneurship Fund Grantee
Undocumented entrepreneurs and freelancers working to create social change can apply for grants and support through Immigrants Rising’s Entrepreneurship Fund.…
How Do We Handle Fear?
Categories: Entrepreneurship Fund, General Announcements
“People see us and think we’re not afraid. We are afraid. But we do things even if we’re afraid.” Jorge Ramos talks with our Entrepreneurship Fund Grantees about how they handle fear.…
Meet our Newest Entrepreneurship Fund Grantees
Categories: Entrepreneurship Fund, General Announcements
We are delighted to announce our newest Entrepreneurship Fund Grantees!
After a review of 216 proposals from 247 undocumented young people, living in 29 different states and hailing from 40 countries of origin, we have selected six entrepreneurial projects to support through our Entrepreneurship Fund.…
Apply for Immigrants Rising’s Scholarship Fund today!
Categories: Financial Support, General Announcements
Don’t let anyone get in the way of your dreams.
Education is the key to personal transformation. The opportunity to learn, whether it is in a classroom, at a job site or in other forms, gives individuals agency to improve their own lives.…
Young Latinos use virtual reality to reunite immigrant families separated by borders
Categories: Financial Support, In the Media
Published October 9, 2018.
Two young Latinos are using technology and their immigration experiences to connect families who are separated by countries and continents.
Read the full story: Young Latinos use virtual reality to reunite immigrant families separated by borders (nbcnews.com)…
Introducing our 2018 Scholars
Categories: Financial Support, General Announcements
This year we invited eight extraordinary students to be part of our Scholars Program (formerly known as the New American Scholars Program). These scholars have demonstrated resilience and determination in pursuing higher education despite extraordinary obstacles and adversity. Their areas of study are Marketing, Ethnic Studies, Business Administration, Neurobiology, Physical Therapy, Theater, Mathematics, and Geotechnical Engineering.…
Now Accepting Applications for Entrepreneurship Fund
Categories: Financial Support, General Announcements
“This grant gave me the confidence to take my business to the next level, to create a space to help others and, most importantly, to help me grow as a social entrepreneur.” — Maria Mendez, 2016 Entrepreneurship Fund Grantee
Undocumented entrepreneurs working to create social change can apply for grants and support through Immigrants Rising’s Entrepreneurship Fund.…
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Susan Suarez-Madson
Donor/Supporter, Educator
"This organization doesn't just support students; it empowers, engages, and employs students in all areas of its operation."