Denia Perez
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"
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"
Creative Writing Class, Scholar
"Just in coming together, as a community, there's been some healing, especially when people feel scared or uncertain."
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."
Leadership Council, Scholar
"The atmosphere here allowed me to be free, allowed me to be myself, allowed me to be vulnerable and speak my own voice."
Creative Writing Class, Scholar, Staff
"It’s like a wellness center, a place you go to recharge and meet other people like yourself."
Scholar
"I don't feel as vulnerable anymore. I know I have support, and I don't need to be afraid."
Inclusion & Change Group, Scholar
"I am not defined by my immigration status. I am a human being with dreams and goals."
Creative Writing Class, Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Scholar
"I became more open and less fearful about life."