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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."

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Tobore Oweh

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!"

Tanya Broder

Donor/Supporter, Leadership Council, Partner

"Immigrant youth have rarely accepted ‘no’ for an answer."

Elena Chavez Quezada

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."

Leslie Dorosin

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."

Bob Haas

Donor/Supporter

"It’s inspiring to hear the stories of how undocumented young people have persevered in the face of hardship."

Elise Haas

Donor/Supporter, Leadership Council

"Learning about the fears of undocumented immigrants felt personal and visceral. This is about all of us."

Jeff Hawkins

Donor/Supporter

"This is about basic human rights and freedom. People should be able to pursue their dreams."

Ed Kissam and JoAnn Intili

Donor/Supporter

"This organization is targeted, thoughtful, innovative, effective, humane, and thought-provoking in its approach to supporting undocumented youth."

Alice Kleeman

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."

Chhandasi Pandya Patel

Donor/Supporter

"Please keep continuing to inspire us all and keep fighting the good fight!"

Jennifer Pence & Adam Feder

Donor/Supporter, Educator

"We need lots of smart, hard-working immigrants to continue to improve the U.S."

Tony Press

Donor/Supporter, Educator

"These are our kids. They are our future."

Jorge Ramos

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.'"

Sandra Rodrigues

Donor/Supporter, Educator

"I feel compelled to work with these students because I have faith that they will become citizens."