Dear John,
This month marks the start of the back-to-school season.
It’s hard to be celebratory at this time, especially knowing that states like Texas and Florida are taking away access to in-state tuition for undocumented students, and that there are more trying to do the same.
We’ve weathered similar storms before, and I’m hopeful that we’ll get through this heaviness, too. I’m hopeful because of organizations like MALDEF challenging these attacks in the courts, donors holding back funding from institutions that abandon our communities, education leaders stepping up to protect students, and the everyday people—practitioners, community-led and -centered groups, neighbors, you, and me—who will show up, work toward, and fight for our collective good.
And I hope that you feel the same. Any challenge that comes our way shouldn’t stop us from pursuing our dreams, no matter how slowly or carefully we must climb. Check out our scholarship list and Career Activity Groups (national), and AB 540 FAQ and In-State Tuition Tool (California) to support you in your journey. This is also an opportunity to fill out the CA Dream Act Application* or learn more about financial support in your state.
In community,
Madeleine
Interim Director of Higher Education
Immigrants Rising
P.S. If you’re an educator in California, this is the time to expand your toolkit in supporting undocumented students! Join our monthly Promising Practices Roundtables, every third Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m. PT.
*The CA Dream Act Application is due on September 2, 2025, for California community college students.
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We recently published our impact report for Fiscal Year 2025! From July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, we’ve made great strides in advancing our mission of transforming individual lives and fueling broader change. Read more about our work last year. Thank you for your continued support!
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Are you an undergraduate student or a recent graduate wondering about your career options? If you’re curious how you can pursue a career in education, entrepreneurship, health & medicine, law, mental health, or technology, regardless of immigration status, apply to our newest program, the Career Activity Groups! Apply today.
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Are you a student in California? Sign up for the Mental Health Connector and receive free 1:1 mental health support from a licensed therapist in Immigrants Rising’s network. Secure your spot as soon as possible and be matched with a therapist aligned with your needs!
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We are collecting stories and testimonials to feature on our website, resources, and fundraising! Have you attended any of our events or participated in any of our programs? Let us know how Immigrants Rising has impacted you!
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Immigrants Rising is Viva Latino Awards’ Nonprofit of the Year!
Immigrants Rising received an award from the California Latino Capitol Association Foundation’s Viva Latino Awards as the Nonprofit of the Year! We are humbled to be among all the awardees who uplift and advocate for the Latino community across California.
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Upcoming Events
- Promising Practices Roundtable (September 18, 2025)
Join our first Promising Practices Roundtable about our collective role and shared responsibility! Learn actionable practices to mobilize task forces, build strong ally networks, support undocumented support personnel, and more.
- Entrepreneurship Workshops in California
Dedicated to current and aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners anywhere in California, these monthly workshops will equip you with practical skills, such as using AI and learning e-commerce.
- Unlocking Your Future: A Career Exploration Webinar (September 25, 2025)
Join us for an introductory webinar that will provide information on possible career pathways for undergraduate students! Find out more about our upcoming program that will help with your career exploration.
- Advising Undocumented Students and Mixed-Status Families in CA
Join us on September 5 and September 26 for a two-part webinar for K-12 and postsecondary educators, advisors, and practitioners. Grow your advising toolkit with First Gen Empower, SoCal CAN, and Immigrants Rising.
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- Get Updates on Mental Health
Get notified when our Mental Health Connector (MHC) and Wellness Support Groups (WSG) open again by signing up for email updates. If you registered for the MHC and WSG, please look out for a follow-up email from @immigrantsrising.org address!
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