Congratulations 2019 Scholars
Categories: Financial Support, General Announcements
Read about the amazing new scholars we're welcoming into the Immigrants Rising family.
General Announcements
Get Inspired! Connect! Take Action! Recap from the Second Catalyst Fund Convening
Categories: California Campus Catalyst Fund, Educational Partnerships, General Announcements
On September 12th and 13th, Immigrants Rising hosted its second Catalyst Fund Convening in Long Beach. Over 200 individuals—90 educators, 62 students, and 43 presenters and panelists from throughout California—attended this engaging event.
NEW GUIDE: Building On-Campus Undocumented Student Programs
Categories: General Announcements, Services
We are excited to share our new 25-page guide to help you build an on-campus support program for undocumented students and develop programming in the absence of a dedicated coordinator position, program budget, or designated space.
Introducing our 2019-2020 Fellows
Categories: General Announcements, Leadership Opportunities
Immigrants Rising offers year-long fellowships for undocumented young people in the Bay Area and nationwide. This year, we selected 18 new fellows. They will benefit from extensive training and professional development in Entrepreneurship, High School Engagement, Higher Education, Immigration Law, and Research & Storytelling.…
Apply to Immigrants Rising’s High School Partnership Program
Categories: Educational Partnerships, General Announcements, High School Partnerships
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.…
Now Accepting Applications for Our Entrepreneurship Fund Kickstarter Grants
Categories: Financial Support, General Announcements
Short-term, non-renewable grants of up to $2,000 to help you launch a new project or get your existing one to the next level.
“Inclusivity Poster” to Create Welcoming Spaces for All Students
Categories: General Announcements, Resources
"Immigrants are an integral part of our school community. This poster reminds students and their families that they are welcomed, they are valued and they belong here."
2019 Public Charge Update
Categories: General Announcements
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.…
Support for beloved community member Katiuska Pimental
Categories: General Announcements
Our community helps us find strength in ourselves. Together we hold each other up and push each other forward. We have power because no one has to go through hardship alone.
Last Sunday, many of us read about the senseless violence that took place at the Gilroy Garlic Festival.…
Stories ›
Denia Perez
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Scholar, Staff
"Immigrants are resourceful, resilient people who have the same dreams as generations who came before us"