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  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Press Release: Immigrants Rising Applauds California Public Higher Education Systems' Support in Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students

Press Release: Immigrants Rising Applauds California Public Higher Education Systems' Support in Tuition Equity for Undocumented Students We applaud the CA public higher education systems’ decision to work towards ensuring equitable access to higher education for undocumented students... …
  Denia Pérez, Esq., Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 7:29 PM

What to do if you get questioned by TSA while traveling.

What to do if you get questioned by TSA while traveling.   Join our upcoming webinar to learn about how to prepare and feel empowered during your undocu-travels.    Hello John, Have you ever wondered what to do or say if a TSA agent stops you at…
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Immigrants Rising March Newsletter

Immigrants Rising March Newsletter Check out our guides on taxes and ITINs and our new and updated resources on higher ed, law school, and DACA. Hello John, Did someone say taxes? Yes, we did! Taxes — a highly documented process — is a requirem…
  Jesús Flores · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Introducing Our 2024 Pre-Law Fund Recipients!

Introducing Our 2024 Pre-Law Fund Recipients! We are excited to follow their journeys as they strive to transform their communities through a career in law. Hello John, I am thrilled to introduce the new cohort of Pre-Law Fund recipients for 202…
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month Women nurture homes, families, and entire communities while breaking through barriers created by systemic inequalities at the same time. Hello John, March is Women's History Month! As we live in a time when wom…
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Celebrating Black stories and joy

Celebrating Black stories and joy Let’s dedicate ourselves to connecting with those around us and showing up for our communities. Hello John, Happy Black History Month! This month is a time to commemorate the beauty, diversity, and resilience o…
  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 9:00 PM

My story is not unique.

My story is not unique. I am one of thousands of immigrants with new ideas, skills, and innovation that can be catalyzed for greater good. Support Immigrants Rising today! John, I came to this country with my family in 1995 on a t…
  Dani Amador, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 9:01 PM

The gift of authenticity.

The gift of authenticity. I invite you to join me in creating spaces where we can be honest about what we need and deserve. Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My name is Dani Amador. I’m the Mental Health Coordinator and a fea…
  Dani Amador, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Creating the future we want to live in.

Creating the future we want to live in. I invite you to join me in creating spaces where we can be honest about what we need and deserve. Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My name is Dani Amador. I’m the Mental Health Coordin…
  Justin Robin L. Chan, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Invest in undocumented students today.

Invest in undocumented students today. My experience navigating higher education as an undocumented student has made me care deeply about providing solutions and support to my fellow... Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My na…
  Gissela Moya, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Our worthiness does not depend on our status.

Our worthiness does not depend on our status. I pursued so much because I believed it would make me less deportable, but we deserve to stay in this country simply because we live here. Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My nam…
  Gissela Moya, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
December 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Our worthiness does not depend on our status.

Our worthiness does not depend on our status. I pursued so much because I believed it would make me less deportable, but we deserve to stay in this country simply because we live here. Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My nam…
  Renata McElvany, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:17 AM

We contain multitudes.

We contain multitudes. I am committed to using my lived experience and skills to portray the undocumented community in complex, human ways.  Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My name is Renata, and I’m the Design Associate he…
  Jose Quiroz, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Support immigrant-owned businesses this Black Friday!

Support immigrant-owned businesses this Black Friday! I’m very excited to introduce you to our SEED Marketplace, a hub of immigrant-owned businesses that offer unique, locally crafted products and service Support Immigrants Rising today! …
  Jose Quiroz, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Shop small. Shop immigrant-owned.

Shop small. Shop immigrant-owned. I’m very excited to introduce you to our SEED Marketplace, a hub of immigrant-owned businesses that offer unique, locally crafted products and service Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My nam…
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Immigrants Rising November Newsletter

Immigrants Rising November Newsletter We have updates, additional resources, and scholarships for you! Hi John, We hope November and the Fall season has been well for you! Please read below for the latest updates from us. …
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Immigrants Rising November Newsletter

Immigrants Rising November Newsletter We have updates, additional resources, and scholarships for you! Hi John, We hope November and the Fall season has been well for you! Please read below for the latest updates from us. …
  Chi Adanna Ilori, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Choosing the here & now.

Choosing the here & now.  I was so focused on the things I did not have, always waiting for a future when I would be documented or fit in, instead of enjoying the beauty of     Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My name is…
  Chi Adanna Ilori, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM

I’m so grateful to be me.

I’m so grateful to be me.  I was so focused on the things I did not have, always waiting for a future when I would be documented or fit in, instead of enjoying the beauty of     Support Immigrants Rising today! John, My name is Ch…
  Jesus Flores, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Pre-Law Bootcamp — Apply by Monday, November 13, 2023

Pre-Law Bootcamp — Apply by Monday, November 13, 2023 We’re hosting our 4th annual Pre-Law Bootcamp for undocumented individuals pursuing law school. Join the program for extra support + community! Applications for this year's Pre-Law Bootcamp ar…
  Jesus Flores, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM

A program just for undocumented pre-law students

A program just for undocumented pre-law students We’re hosting our 4th annual Pre-Law Bootcamp for undocumented individuals pursuing law school. Join the program for extra support + community! Applications for this year's Pre-Law Bootcamp are due…
  Madeleine Villanueva · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 11:17 PM

Immigrants Rising October Newsletter

Immigrants Rising October Newsletter  It’s halloween and we’re full of treats 🎃🍬   Dear John, October has been an eventful month filled with all sorts of treats, starting with Pilipinx American History Month (PAHM). PAHM is a time of celebration …
  Madeleine Villanueva · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Immigrants Rising October Newsletter

Immigrants Rising October Newsletter  It’s halloween and we’re full of treats 🎃🍬   Dear John, October has been an eventful month filled with all sorts of treats, starting with Pilipinx American History Month (PAHM). PAHM is a time of celebration …
  Gissela Moya, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Meet (future) undocumented legal professionals!

Meet (future) undocumented legal professionals! Join us on 10/26 to learn about what it’s like for undocumented professionals to pursue a legal career. Dear John, My name is Gissela Moya and I am a former Legal Service Fellow and a…
  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 6:59 PM

My vision for Immigrants Rising's future

My vision for Immigrants Rising's future Under my leadership, I’d like to see Immigrants Rising take an even more holistic approach to empowering undocumented individuals. Hi John, When I graduated from high school as an undocumented student, I f…
  Rocío, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Introducing Our 2023 Mental Health Career Program Participants

Introducing Our 2023 Mental Health Career Program Participants Learn more about our program participants who will receive training, professional development, and mentoring to launch their mental health careers  Hi John, My name is Rocío Precia…
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM

DACA Update — A summary of Hanen’s ruling and what you should know.

DACA Update — A summary of Hanen’s ruling and what you should know. On Wednesday, September 13, Judge Andrew Hanen, a federal judge in Texas, ruled against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Support Immigrants Rising today! …
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM

DACA Update — A summary of Hanen’s ruling and what you should know.

DACA Update — A summary of Hanen’s ruling and what you should know. On Wednesday, September 13, Judge Andrew Hanen, a federal judge in Texas, ruled against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Support Immigrants Rising today! …
  Madeleine Villanueva, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Free Trainings for California Educators Supporting Undocumented Students

Free Trainings for California Educators Supporting Undocumented Students We’re offering virtual and in-person seminars this fall! My name is Madeleine Villanueva. I’m the Higher Education Manager here at Immigrants Rising  Hi John, My name is Ma…
  Madeleine Villanueva, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Free Trainings for California Educators Supporting Undocumented Students

Free Trainings for California Educators Supporting Undocumented Students We’re offering virtual and in-person seminars this fall! My name is Madeleine Villanueva. I’m the Higher Education Manager here at Immigrants Rising  Hi John, My name is Ma…
  Alejandra Guillen, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Introducing our new Executive Director

Introducing our new Executive Director We received dozens of impressive applications from around the country Hi John, This past February, shortly after Kathy Gin announced she’d be stepping down from her role, we launched the search for Immigran…
  Dani Amador, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Reserve Your Seat! Join Our Wellness Support Group this September

Reserve Your Seat! Join Our Wellness Support Group this September All groups are free to attend for undocumented people 18+ located anywhere in the U.S. and facilitated by mental health professionals. Hi John, In case you missed this email, I …
  Dani Amador, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Reserve Your Seat! Join Our Wellness Support Group this September

Reserve Your Seat! Join Our Wellness Support Group this September All groups are free to attend for undocumented people 18+ located anywhere in the U.S. and facilitated by mental health professionals. Hi John, In case you missed this email, I …
  Iliana Perez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 11:00 PM

A webinar for organizations supporting undocumented entrepreneurs & business owners

A webinar for organizations supporting undocumented entrepreneurs & business owners We invite organizations who want to learn more about creating access to capital and business planning services for undocumented immigrant entrepreneur Hi John…
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 9:11 PM

We’re Hiring — Higher Ed Coordinator + Junior Copywriter + Grant Writer

We’re Hiring — Higher Ed Coordinator + Junior Copywriter + Grant Writer We are an equal opportunity employer. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, women, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. At Immigr…
  Rocío Preciado, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Applications are DUE Monday 8/14 — A program for undocumented ASW, AMFT and APCCs in California

Applications are DUE Monday 8/14 — A program for undocumented ASW, AMFT and APCCs in California Join our Mental Health Career Program, a program for undocumented mental health professionals in California. Applications are due Monday at 11:59 p.m. …
  Rocío Preciado, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 12, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Applications are DUE Monday 8/14 — A program for undocumented ASW, AMFT and APCCs in California

Applications are DUE Monday 8/14 — A program for undocumented ASW, AMFT and APCCs in California Join our Mental Health Career Program, a program for undocumented mental health professionals in California. Applications are due Monday at 11:59 p.m. …
  Dani Amador, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Join one of our Wellness Support Groups this September

Join one of our Wellness Support Groups this September All groups are free to attend for undocumented people ages 18+ located anywhere in the U.S., meet virtually, and are facilitated by mental health  Dear John, My name is Dani Amador and I am …
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Meet Our 2023 Pre-Law Fund Recipients!

Meet Our 2023 Pre-Law Fund Recipients! Congratulations to our new cohort of Pre-Law Fund recipients! Hi John, We are thrilled to introduce the new cohort of Pre-Law Fund recipients for 2023. These 10 undocumented individuals will be receiving …
  Rocío Preciado, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 8:00 PM

A program for undocumented ASW, AMFT and APCCs in California

A program for undocumented ASW, AMFT and APCCs in California Applications for the Mental Health Career Program are due 8/14! At Immigrants Rising, we provide resources and support  Dear John, Here at Immigrants Rising, we provide resources and s…
  Denia Pérez, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Latest updates from Immigrants Rising

Latest updates from Immigrants Rising As we continue to see a rise in new laws that seek to target immigrants across the country, it’s important that we know our rights. A new Florida bill JULY 2023 NEWSLETTER 📰 Hi John, I’m Den…
  Beleza Chan, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Celebrating 15 Years of Immigrants Rising

Celebrating 15 Years of Immigrants Rising I am so proud of what Immigrants Rising has become. I first connected to Immigrants Rising in 2007 through the organization’s first and only program.. JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER 📰 Hi John, My …
  Katharine Gin, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Thank you for creating this home with me.

Thank you for creating this home with me. This is my last week as Executive Director of Immigrants Rising. In my last precious days of being in this role, I am filled with gratitude Hi John,   When Carrie Evans, my cofounder, and I first met at a…
  Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Latest updates from Immigrants Rising

Latest updates from Immigrants Rising NEW resource to help students get their financial aid in California, plus resources to consider options beyond DACA. MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER 📰 Hi John, My name is Grace Yeo and I’m here to share…
  Nancy Jodaitis, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 11:30 PM

It’s here! Brand new systemwide AB 540 FAQ coming May 9.

It’s here! Brand new systemwide AB 540 FAQ coming May 9.  This is a first-of-its-kind tool that will allow more effective implementation of this important tuition equity policy. Championing Equity: Systemwide Dear John, My name is Nancy Jodaitis…
  Dani Amador, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Immigrants Rising April Newsletter

Immigrants Rising April Newsletter Support Groups for coping with uncertainty, organizers, women, LGBTQ+ and more. I hope you have been moving through your week with peace and enjoying  APRIL 2023 NEWSLETTER 📰 Hello John, My nam…
  Rocío Preciado, Career, Education & Mental Health Supports Senior Manager · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Financing a College Education as an Undocumented Student

Financing a College Education as an Undocumented Student Our virtual 6-week activity group for undocumented high school and college students starts April 18, 2023! “Immigrants Rising’s Activity Group has..." Hello John! My name is Rocío Preciado…
  Denia Pérez, Esq., Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 11:00 PM

UndocuThrive — Now available on YouTube — plus other resources you don't want to miss!

UndocuThrive — Now available on YouTube — plus other resources you don't want to miss! Check out our newest resources on the future of DACA, PERM (Labor Certification), supporting undocumented students in California, next activity group  MARCH 2023 NEWSLE…
  Alejandra Guillen, Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 9:00 PM

The search is on for our next Executive Director!

The search is on for our next Executive Director! We've created a job description that reflects the needs and values of our team. We invite you to share it widely. Hi John, In case you missed it, Kathy Gin recently announced that she will be step…
  Denia Pérez, Esq., Immigrants Rising · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 4:44 PM

What is PERM & how can I benefit from this employment-based immigration option?

What is PERM & how can I benefit from this employment-based immigration option? Join our upcoming webinars to learn about getting a PERM, starting your own business without work authorization, and preparing for a life beyond DACA. Hello John,…