High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Program Participant

"It was so difficult to convince my mom to go through without me. She felt like she was failing me. I told her, ‘No, mom. It’s the system that continues to fail us."

Program Participant

"I’m not going to let my deportation case get me down. I'm not going to give up."

Entrepreneur, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Program Participant

"It was the first time that I was in a space where I could truly be myself. I felt safe and not ashamed and not scared to talk about my journey."

Entrepreneur, Program Participant

"There is no growth without discomfort. Not having a safety net might actually be one of the most powerful tools undocumented immigrants have available to them."

Creative Writing Class, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Scholar, Staff

"Immigrants are resourceful, resilient people who have the same dreams as generations who came before us"

Creative Writing Class, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Scholar, Staff

"Because I know how hard it is for people to get status, I wanted to find a way to advocate for other undocumented people"

Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Staff

"It was such a long journey to get to where I was"

Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Staff

"I just remember the physical weight coming off of my shoulders"

High School Engagement, Program Participant, Staff

"Being undocumented is a learned behavior. If it can be learned, it can be unlearned."

High School Engagement, Inclusion & Change Group, Program Participant

"I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I can go to college.'"

Creative Writing Class, Leadership Council, Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Staff

"People can still succeed in their education and careers, despite all the negative policies around us."

Program Participant, Scholar

"Even more more valuable than the scholarship money was having the emotional support."

High School Engagement, Program Participant, Scholar

"I found a sense of visibility about me as a human and as a student. I finally felt I belonged."

Legal Services Team, Program Participant

"The types of people who the organization is meant to serve are the ones at the forefront. It sets the bar higher."

Creative Writing Class, High School Engagement, Program Participant

"I made life-long friendships and found a family that will always be there to support me through my personal and professional endeavors."