A new chapter for Immigrants Rising
Categories: General Announcements
I feel confident that this is the perfect time for this transition to happen.
Updates
What it means to have a culturally responsive therapist and why it matters
Categories: In the Media
In this article, Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Connector, along with the Latinx Therapists Action Network and various mental health directories, was mentioned as a resource for people of color to find a culturally competent therapist.
Defying the odds
Categories: General Announcements
If someone had told me this back in 2007, I’d have been utterly incredulous. And yet, here we are!
How Dreamers Contribute
Categories: In the Media
Saba Nafees and Reyna Maldonado share about the economic and cultural contributions of undocumented people and the need for a permanent immigration solution beyond DACA.
December Graduate Alex Allam Plans to Advocate for Immigrants
Categories: In the Media
“Upon the realization that almost every aspect of my life here is dictated by laws and statutes, I felt like it was critical for me to learn them to protect my family and my fellow immigrants."
Shut out of DACA, and traditional jobs, young immigrants start businesses to get ahead
Categories: In the Media
Immigrants Rising staff and program participants share their perspectives and personal drives toward entrepreneurship.
10 Years of DACA
Categories: General Announcements
Our status has never determined our worth.
In California for years, but still can’t qualify for in-state tuition
Categories: In the Media
“There’s thousands of students that would be eligible.” — Nancy Jodaitis, Immigrants Rising’s Director of Higher Education Initiatives
How To Get Your Degree, From 3 Undocumented Students
Categories: In the Media
“I also want to be visible in this space so people also know that there's undocumented Black students.” — Shirleen Achieng, Immigrants Rising's Higher Education Program Participant
It’s Finally Here! 2022 List of Scholarships & Fellowships
Categories: General Announcements, Higher Education, Resources
Nothing stays the same forever.
Rising Together in 2021
Categories: General Announcements
What an incredible year this has been for our organization! Here’s the impact we’ll make.
Immigrants Rising Weighs in on Historic Opportunity To Expand DACA Eligibility and Allow More Immigrant Youth to Apply
Categories: General Announcements, Press Release
Immigrants Rising submits comment to the Department of Homeland Security to advocate for a better, stronger Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Celebrating 20 Years of AB 540
Categories: General Announcements, Higher Education
Join us and our partners for the 20 Year Anniversary AB 540 Conference on Monday, October 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
We’re Hiring a Development Manager!
Categories: General Announcements
We're looking for a development manager to join our growing team! Apply today!
After Texas Court Ruling, What’s the Future for Young Immigrants and DACA Recipients?
Categories: In the Media
"I've had DACA since 2012. I've been undocumented since 2001. And I'm 31 years old and I want to have peace of mind and live a normal life." — Ju Hong, Immigrants Rising's Leadership Council Member.
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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.'"