Hans Miguel Esguerra
Donor/Supporter, Partner
"Seeing our community come together in joy rather than struggle fills me with an overwhelming sense of fulfillment, and I now know this is the type of impact I want to create in this world."
Donor/Supporter, Partner
"Seeing our community come together in joy rather than struggle fills me with an overwhelming sense of fulfillment, and I now know this is the type of impact I want to create in this world."
Donor/Supporter, Entrepreneur
"It’s been a journey for me to become an entrepreneur, and I am happy that Immigrants Rising has always been there to support me along the way!"
Donor/Supporter, Leadership Council, Partner
"Immigrant youth have rarely accepted ‘no’ for an answer."
Donor/Supporter, Leadership Council
"This community really is there for everyone, lifting each other up, and wholly accepting the challenges and strengths of each person."
Donor/Supporter, Leadership Council
"There are all these passionate, articulate young adults who are working toward a better world despite all the challenges put in front of them."
Donor/Supporter
"It’s inspiring to hear the stories of how undocumented young people have persevered in the face of hardship."
Donor/Supporter, Leadership Council
"Learning about the fears of undocumented immigrants felt personal and visceral. This is about all of us."
Donor/Supporter
"This is about basic human rights and freedom. People should be able to pursue their dreams."
Donor/Supporter
"This organization is targeted, thoughtful, innovative, effective, humane, and thought-provoking in its approach to supporting undocumented youth."
Donor/Supporter, Educator
"I have a zillion memories of handing students, parents, and other educators a slip of paper with your website written on it."
Donor/Supporter
"Please keep continuing to inspire us all and keep fighting the good fight!"
Donor/Supporter, Educator
"We need lots of smart, hard-working immigrants to continue to improve the U.S."
Donor/Supporter
"What moves me almost to tears is when I receive a note from a scholarship recipient that says, 'I made it. I graduated.'"
Donor/Supporter, Educator
"I feel compelled to work with these students because I have faith that they will become citizens."