We must create a world where all immigrants can safely exist and thrive, regardless of their country of origin, age, or background.

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Hi John,

June is Immigrant Heritage Month!

In June, we want to take the time to celebrate and honor every individual in the immigrant community – from our staff at Immigrants Rising, our blood and chosen families, to our mentors, friends, and those we hold close to our hearts. Our diverse journeys to build a new life in the U.S. would not be possible without immense strength, resilience, hope, and a collective understanding of what it takes to survive and thrive.

In a time when immigrant communities and our rights are constantly under attack nationwide, it is clear that there is a need to fight harder than ever for a stable and brighter future. This includes protecting DACA, its over 500,000 recipients, and a million more DACA-eligible immigrants. We must simultaneously reimagine and create a world where all immigrants can safely exist and thrive, regardless of their country of origin, age, or background. This vision can only become real through our collective efforts, understanding that it takes a village to realize transformative change. As part of the Home is Here Coalition, we urged Congress for permanent protections for immigrants ([link removed]) at the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on May 8.

We recognize the hard work of immigrant rights movement organizations and coalitions that work side-by-side with us to ensure progress for all immigrants. More notably, we are part of the following coalitions to move forward immigrant rights:
* Home is Here Coalition ([link removed]) , with Immigrants Rising leading the Economic Justice Working Group
* Economic Mobility for All ([link removed]) , co-sponsored by Immigrants Rising and the California Immigrant Policy Center (click here ([link removed]) to join the coalition)

We have also compiled a few resources that you might find useful:
* Beyond DACA ([link removed]) : Compilation of resources to help prepare for a future without DACA.
* Find Your Ally ([link removed]) : Free immigration legal services for California Community Colleges students, their immediate family members, faculty, and staff.
* Informed Immigrant’s Legal Help Resources ([link removed]) : Includes maps for DACA support and service organizations.
* Advocating for Inclusive Work Policies ([link removed]) : Helps explore ways employers can continue to support DACA employees.
* Mental Health Grounding and Reflection Toolkit ([link removed]) : With journal prompts to process and identify practical ways to decrease stress and anxiety in any situation.

We are reminded that our togetherness and collective efforts drive us forward, whether for our individual accomplishments, successes in our families, or large-scale progress for the entire immigrant community.

Fighting alongside you,
Your community at Immigrants Rising


** Legal Services Sunsetting
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As of May 17, 2024, Legal Services concluded its successful 15-year run at Immigrants Rising. Our organization’s focus will shift to increasing our reach and impact in higher education, career (including our Pre-Law program), mental health, and entrepreneurship. While Immigrants Rising will no longer be providing our Immigration Legal Intake Service, we encourage you to check out these alternative resources:
* Database of organizations providing immigration legal services at immigrationlawhelp.org.
* California students can access immigration legal services through their campus affiliation: California Community Colleges (Find Your Ally) ([link removed]) , California State Universities ([link removed]) , and Universities of California ([link removed]) .


** We are hiring a Program Director! ([link removed])
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Immigrants Rising is seeking a full-time Program Director to join our team and lead the alignment and scaling of our programs in education, career, entrepreneurship, and mental health. The Program Director must be a passionate leader who can effectively manage teams, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive impactful change. Read more about the job description here ([link removed]) . Know someone who might be fantastic for this position? Share this opportunity with them!


** AB 540 FAQ Webinar Recap ([link removed])
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On May 9, we hosted the Expanding Access to AB 540 with the Updated Systemwide AB 540 FAQ webinar ([link removed]) alongside our partners at the California State University, University of California, California Community Colleges, and CHIRLA. You can access the webinar recording here ([link removed]) to learn more about how California educators and higher education practitioners can increase student access to financial aid.


** Immigrants Rising places second at Truist Foundation ([link removed])
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Immigrants Rising won second place at the Truist Foundation Inspire Awards ([link removed]) ! The Inspire Awards Challenge looked to innovative, technology-based solutions as a proven pathway to resiliency and sustainability for small businesses. Out of a hundred teams across the nation, Immigrants Rising's solution ImmigrantBizHub platform impressed the judges, securing a well-deserved 2nd place and a $150,000 prize. Stay tuned for more news about our new entrepreneurship training tool!


** Empowering Future Immigrant Entrepreneurs ([link removed])
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On May 21, the California Community Colleges (CCC) hosted the Empowering Future Immigrant Entrepreneurs webinar, featuring our own Denea Joseph, National Entrepreneurship Manager, as the guest speaker. Watch the webinar recording here ([link removed]) .


** Language Justice for Immigrant Entrepreneurs ([link removed])
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On May 22, we co-hosted a brief on the specific language challenges that immigrants face when accessing a professional license in California with the California Immigrant Policy Center. You can watch the briefing recording here ([link removed]) (password: Ffwys+21).


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