July 2019 Newsletter

Recap from Immigrants Rising’s 2019 Fellowship Kickoff Retreat

On July 11-13, we brought together our new High School Engagement, Immigration Law, Higher Education, and Entrepreneurship Fellows for a three-day leadership retreat packed with professional and personal development workshops and community building activities.
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How Do We Handle Fear?

“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. Learn More


NEW RECORDED WEBINAR: Creating Fellowship Programs (For Educational Institutions)

Fellowships are a key way to support students, regardless of immigration status, in their studies or professional development, and can provide a sum of money. Watch our webinar and learn how you can create fellowships on our campus. Learn More


Community Stories

“Some of the most important work of my life is showing young people what can be done and what’s inside them.”

Watch how Felipe Martinez uses their personal experiences to be a strong ally to undocumented students in St. Louis, Missouri.