Gladis Molina Alt · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM

A Young Center Executive Director Spring Update

SPRING UPDATE 2024Dear Friend,  In the spirit of giving you visibility into our work and conveying our appreciation for your support, I am sharing with you an update on the impactful strides our organization has made over the past months, thanks to your partnership and belief in our mission. As we e…

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  Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Your voice played a role in protecting asylum .

But we still need to remain vigilant for our communities and for families and children seeking safety. Dear Young Center supporter,We write to thank you for your role in protecting asylum. For months, we've been asking you to reach out to your congressional representatives to tell them to block ant…

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  Kelly Albinak Kribs · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Help Separated Families Achieve Justice.

Join us in ensuring their access to free, high quality legal representation. Friend, As an advocate who worked with separated children in the spring of 2018, when family separations at the border reached a fever pitch, I am profoundly disappointed at how little our government has done to right the w…

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  Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Border Bill a Bitter Deal for Children and Families Seeking Safety

Urge Congressional Representatives and the Biden administration to not throw asylum seeking children and families under the bus for military funding. Dear Young Center supporter,On Sunday night, Senate leaders released the text of a funding bill filled with anti-immigrant measures that would endang…

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  Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Get all your Young Center Updates via our new text message service!

Sign up here. Dear Friend,  As we head into the thick of this election year, we want to make sure you're up to date with everything the Young Center is doing, event and advocacy-wise.  That's why we've set up a text messaging service to better stay in touch with all of our community members. Intere…

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  Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM

A New Year, a New Congressional Session: We need your help to #SaveAsylum by January 9.

Urge Congressional Representatives and the Biden administration to not throw asylum seeking children and families under the bus for military funding. Dear Young Center supporter, We're only a few days into 2024 and already the White House and the Senate are negotiating a spending package that repor…

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  Young Center Board and Staff · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all the best in 2024. Friend, It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. But here we are, at the end of 2023 and we are so incredibly grateful for all of the support we have received from you this year.  Together, we were able to serve over 1600 children seeking safety in the Unite…

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  Erika Andiola · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 2:30 PM

I will never forget my dangerous journey from Mexico to the United States.

No child should ever feel so alone. Friend, This past November was the 25th anniversary of my arrival to the U.S. It was 1998 when me, my mother, my 2-year-old brother and my 18-year-old sister embarked on a journey to this country. I was only 11 years old. We left Durango, Mexico with so many drea…

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  Gladis Molina Alt · [email protected]

December 23, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Stand with us to receive all who seek safety with open arms.

Help the Young Center fight for children to be welcomed with dignity by making a gift this holiday season. Friend, As dawn broke over El Salvador in the early months of 1985, my mother made a heart-wrenching decision: to flee her homeland without her three children in the hope she would find safety…

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  Jennifer Nagda · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM

CORRECTED EMAIL: Now is the time to act with courage for immigrant children and their families.

Your gift is essential for supporting this ongoing advocacy work.Dear Friend, In 2017, the Young Center began working with first of what would become many hundreds of immigrant children separated from their parents at our border. Our staff and volunteers met with children in shelters, witnessed thei…

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  Jennifer Nagda · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Now is the time to act with courage for immigrant children and their families.

Your gift is essential for supporting this ongoing advocacy work.Dear Friend, In 2017, the Young Center began working with first of what would become many hundreds of immigrant children separated from their parents at our border. Our staff and volunteers met with children in shelters, witnessed thei…

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  Alexis Bay · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Emergency Alert: Texas SB4 Signed into Law - Immediate Action Needed!

We must use our collective power to STOP SB4. Friend,Alexis here from the Young Center’s Policy Team with an alarming update from Texas.   Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB4, a law that dangerously targets immigrants, including children and their families. This law permits state law en…

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  Gladis Molina Alt · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Iqbal's story: Fleeing Uganda's Rising Anti-LGBTQI Violence

Friend, When Iqbal fled Uganda under rising violence against LGBTQ communities and new laws criminalizing people for being gay, he knew it was his only chance at survival. At just 17 years old, he had already been beaten so severely for identifying as bisexual that he was hospitalized. “Something …

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  Young Center Board and Staff · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday!

Dear Friend, Each child's story, strengths, and needs are unique, and we meet them where we are needed. We're almost at $50,000 and donations are still coming from our amazing community! Thank you for getting us so close to our goal and helping us secure the challenge match! Each and every dollar…

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  AJ Albinak · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 2:35 AM

Time is running out: We’re 2 hours away from midnight and we need your help to reach our goal.

Dear Friend,Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity and your chance to make a real difference on the lives of immigrant children who have traveled to the United States on their own, and have been separated from their families and their loved ones.  Gigi, Javier, Baby Doe, and Aryah are a handfu…

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  Gladis Molina Alt · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 1:00 AM

What does it mean to be “solito” (a little one alone) as an immigrant child?

Friend,What does it mean to be “solito” (a little one alone) as an immigrant child? First, many children are left in their home countries, either with one parent or with their grandparents, while the rest of their family members journey to “El Norte” (up north) in search of better opportunities or…

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  Estrellita Alvarado · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Every child deserves a fair shot at growing up healthy and happy, no matter where they call home.

Javier's story. Friend, Javier is like so many other boys who love playing basketball, listening to music, and watching soccer videos. Unlike other boys, Javier also has medical needs that made him uniquely vulnerable.  At the age of 17, Javier traveled to the United States, seeking better opportun…

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  AJ Albinak · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Every donation counts towards building a better future for children.

Here’s a look at FY 2022 by the numbers. Friend,There’s no denying that this past year was steeped in challenges.  Access to asylum was further restricted by federal decision-makers. At the state level, legislatures in places like Florida and Texas continued to wage their racist campaigns against b…

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  Valeria Olmedo · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

It took four years, but Gigi was finally reunited with her grandfather.

An example of why ongoing support and access to service providers in the community is so important in a child's life. Give Today Friend,After a long journey, nine-year-old Gigi arrived in 2018 with her father at the U.S.- Mexico border where she was separated and placed in government custody away f…

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  Kelly Albinak Kribs · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Our advocacy to reunite a child with her Afghan family is ongoing.

You can be a part of that effort by donating this Giving Tuesday. Friend,  Medical experts agree: Children thrive when they are cared for by their families and immersed in their culture, heritage, and community. Absent these supports, children can be at risk of long-term psychological harms that hav…

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  Yawen Yuan · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 8:13 PM

Moving across multiple countries is hard enough.

Imagine doing it on your own, as a child.  Friend,My name is Yawen Yuan.  I'm a senior at the Spence School in New York and also the founder of the website Immigration Diaries. I found out about the Young Center through a family friend, and I decided to volunteer for the Giving Tuesday campaign.…

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  Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights · [email protected]

November 23, 2023 at 2:30 PM

We are grateful for you!

We could not uplift the voices of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children without your support. Friend,Many of us are gathering around a table today to share a meal and spend time with our families, our communities, and our loved ones.  On our end, we could not be more grateful to our Young C…

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  Dwight Lin · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Unaccompanied immigrant children have hopes and dreams for their futures, just like me.

In another world, they may have been my classmates.  Friend, My name is Dwight Lin. I'm 11 years old and I'm a student at Horace Mann School in New York City. Over the past several months, I've had the opportunity to get to know and learn from the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights about…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 2:04 PM

October Updates: Celebrating our Maria Woltjen Waymaker Award Recipient and Saying goodbye to our 2023 Frankel Fellows!

October Updates: Celebrating our Maria Woltjen Waymaker Award Recipient and Saying goodbye to our 2023 Frankel Fellows! View in browser October 2023 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMEN…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Thank you for being Waymakers!

Thank you for being Waymakers! View in browser Dear Friend, On behalf of everyone at the Young Center and the immigrant children we serve: THANK YOU for making this Waymakers race our most successful …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Racing into our Second Waymakers Week!

Racing into our Second Waymakers Week! View in browser Dear Friend, The race continues! As we step into the second week of our Waymakers virtual race, we want to shout out to the folks who have been o…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Ready to race and Be A Waymaker?

Ready to race and Be A Waymaker? View in browser Dear Friend, Today is the big day! We are so excited that you'll be running, walking, and rolling with us to defend the rights of immigrant children an…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 5:07 PM

September Updates: Celebrating our Safe Repatriation Program and Counting Down to Race Day!

September Updates: Celebrating our Safe Repatriation Program and Counting Down to Race Day! View in browser September 2023 WITH GRATITUDE …

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 4:34 PM

We need Waymakers now more than ever.

We need Waymakers now more than ever. View in browser Dear Friend, Jose Luis Zelaya grew up in Honduras. After Hurricane Mitch, his mother fled to the United States with his sister. At the age of thirteen. Jose Luis mad…

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  Birdie Soti, Development Director · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Join the Young Center in a discussion with Isabel Allende on her new book "The Wind Knows My Name"

Join the Young Center in a discussion with Isabel Allende on her new book "The Wind Knows My Name" View in browser Dear Friend, We are so exited to announce that  on  September 13th at 7 PM ET, …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 2:37 PM

August Updates: Reuniting Baby Doe with her Afghan Family and Signing up to Be A Waymaker with Early Bird Pricing!

August Updates: Reuniting Baby Doe with her Afghan Family and Signing up to Be A Waymaker with Early Bird Pricing! View in browser August 2023 IN THE NEWS …

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Walking 2,285 Miles for a dream

Walking 2,285 Miles for a dream Walking 2,285 miles for a dream. View in browser 2,285 miles, Friend.That number represents the distance the average Central American child at an immigrant…

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  Olivia Peña, Child Advocate Program Co-Director · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Stand with us against Abbott’s Cruelty at the Border

Stand with us against Abbott’s Cruelty at the Border View in browser Dear Friend, Over these last several weeks, amidst a record-breaking heat wave with no end in sight,…

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Lace up your sneakers, stretch your muscles, and get ready to #BeAWaymaker for unaccompanied immigrant children.

Lace up your sneakers, stretch your muscles, and get ready to #BeAWaymaker for unaccompanied immigrant children. View in browser Dear Friend, The Young Center for Immigr…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 2:34 PM

July Updates: Celebrating our supporters!

July Updates: Celebrating our supporters! View in browser July 2023 WITH GRATITUDE  To all of our Young…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 4:47 PM

See what you made possible for immigrant children.

See what you made possible for immigrant children. View in browser Dear Friend, During this past Immigrant Heritage Month we are grateful for each and every individual who has donated in honor of the…

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  Jane Liu Director of Policy & Litigation · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Join us in the fight for more policy wins to support immigrant children in custody

Join us in the fight for more policy wins to support immigrant children in custody View in browser Dear Friend, Did you know that immigrant children, alone in federal detention centers, are only assu…

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  Marisa Chumil and Olivia Peña, the Young Center · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Honor the courage and strength of Refugees with a gift to the Young Center.

Honor the courage and strength of Refugees with a gift to the Young Center. View in browser Dear Friend, In September 2021, more than 122,000 people were evacuated from Afghanistan during the Taliba…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Support the stories and identities of immigrant children during Pride!

Support the stories and identities of immigrant children during Pride! View in browser Dear Friend, Sofia was 16 years old when our Young Center volunteer was appointed to her as a Child Advocate. A…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 2:10 PM

June Updates: Supporting immigrant children on Immigrant Heritage Month and Why we believe in Solidarity and not Charity.

June Updates: Supporting immigrant children on Immigrant Heritage Month and Why we believe in Solidarity and not Charity. View in browser June 2023 SUPPORT OUR WORK …

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  Gladis Molina Alt, Executive Director · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 1:06 PM

Support unaccompanied immigrant children during National Immigrant Heritage Month!

Support unaccompanied immigrant children during National Immigrant Heritage Month! View in browser Dear Friend, Last year, more than 126,000 unaccompanied immigrant children faced deportation in a br…

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  Birdie Soti, Development Director · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Young Center Mourns the Recent Deaths of Immigrant Children Seeking Protection

Young Center Mourns the Recent Deaths of Immigrant Children Seeking Protection View in browser Dear Friend, Among a slew of recent tragedies that have harmed immigrant communities, these past weeks …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 6:33 PM

May Updates: Mourning with the Brownsville community and Living our Values

May Updates: Mourning with the Brownsville community and Living our Values View in browser May 2023 IN SOLIDARITY …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 2:07 PM

April Updates: Celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Month!

April Updates: Celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Month! View in browser April 2023 WITH GRATITUDE …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 1:06 PM

We won't stand for an Asylum Ban: Submit a public comment before March 27.

We won't stand for an Asylum Ban: Submit a public comment before March 27. View in browser Dear Friend, The clock is ticking for asylum seeking families with children. On March 27, the comment period …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 1:08 PM

We have two weeks: Stand up for children's rights to family and safety!

We have two weeks: Stand up for children's rights to family and safety! View in browser Dear Friend, On February 26th, the Biden administration announced its plans to implement a transit ban that will…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 3:04 PM

March Updates: Submit a comment against the Asylum Ban and Read our latest Brief

March Updates: Submit a comment against the Asylum Ban and Read our latest Brief View in browser March 2023 IN THE NEWS …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 6:50 PM

All Children Require Protection from Exploitation and Labor Trafficking.

All Children Require Protection from Exploitation and Labor Trafficking. View in browser Dear Friend, In a scathing indictment of our country’s failed immigration system this week, the New York Times …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Tune in tomorrow for the latest updates on our work safeguarding children's rights to family and safety.

Tune in tomorrow for the latest updates on our work safeguarding children's rights to family and safety. View in browser Despite some improvements to immigration policy, the Biden Administration conti…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Tune in on February 22nd for the latest updates on our work safeguarding children's rights to family and safety

Tune in on February 22nd for the latest updates on our work safeguarding children's rights to family and safety View in browser Despite some improvements to immigration policy, the Biden Administratio…

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