How Dreamers Contribute
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Saba Nafees and Reyna Maldonado share about the economic and cultural contributions of undocumented people and the need for a permanent immigration solution beyond DACA.
In the Media
December Graduate Alex Allam Plans to Advocate for Immigrants
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“Upon the realization that almost every aspect of my life here is dictated by laws and statutes, I felt like it was critical for me to learn them to protect my family and my fellow immigrants."
November 2022 Newsletter
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UndocuThrive with/out DACA Webinar Series, resources for philanthropists, educators, and allies seeking to support undocumented students, and more.
Shut out of DACA, and traditional jobs, young immigrants start businesses to get ahead
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Immigrants Rising staff and program participants share their perspectives and personal drives toward entrepreneurship.
In California for years, but still can’t qualify for in-state tuition
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“There’s thousands of students that would be eligible.” — Nancy Jodaitis, Immigrants Rising’s Director of Higher Education Initiatives
How To Get Your Degree, From 3 Undocumented Students
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“I also want to be visible in this space so people also know that there's undocumented Black students.” — Shirleen Achieng, Immigrants Rising's Higher Education Program Participant
After Texas Court Ruling, What’s the Future for Young Immigrants and DACA Recipients?
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"I've had DACA since 2012. I've been undocumented since 2001. And I'm 31 years old and I want to have peace of mind and live a normal life." — Ju Hong, Immigrants Rising's Leadership Council Member.
CVIIC Immigrant Entrepreneurship Project: Success Leads to Training for Second Cohort
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“This program provides training and support to help participants facilitate the application of their current skills, knowledge and experience into the formation of a business." — Iliana Perez
Biden proposes a path to citizenship. Some Dreamers have already bailed.
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“I grew up thinking that everything you want can only be achieved in the U.S. I thought, ‘this is where my dreams will happen. Why leave?’” — Geidy Portocarrero
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Josias Aguiar
Creative Writing Class, Scholar
"Just in coming together, as a community, there's been some healing, especially when people feel scared or uncertain."