The Young Center · [email protected]

February 6, 2023 at 2:33 PM

February Updates: Kids Deserve Increased Contact With Their Loved Ones and All of our Upcoming Events!

February Updates: Kids Deserve Increased Contact With Their Loved Ones and All of our Upcoming Events! View in browser February 2023 IN THE NEWS …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 3:34 PM

January Updates: Starting the New Year with gratitude.

January Updates: Starting the New Year with gratitude. View in browser January 2023 YOUNG CENTER UPDATES IN THE NEWS On December 27t…

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  Birdie Soti, Development Director · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 2:08 PM

What fuels us is our Young Center community

What fuels us is our Young Center community View in browser Dear Friend, On behalf of all of us here at the Young Center – our staff, board, volunteers, and the children we serve – I want to thank ou…

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  Gladis Molina Alt, Executive Director · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Wishing you a Happy New Year! View in browser Dear Friend, As the year comes to a close, I am grateful for all of the support we have received from you this year. Together, we were able to serve over …

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  Marisa Chumil, Child Advocate Program Co-Director · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Zahir is now with family

Zahir is now with family View in browser Dear Friend, When 17-year-old Zahir fled Afghanistan, he left his parents and his community behind, with no guarantee that he would ever see them again. After …

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  Birdie Soti, Development Director · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 2:03 PM

All the ways you can support the Young Center before year’s end

All the ways you can support the Young Center before year’s end View in browser Dear Friend, Your gift to The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights provides vital support to help unaccompanied …

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

December 22, 2022 at 2:18 PM

Aziz awaits reunification with his family

Aziz awaits reunification with his family View in browser Dear Friend, After being evacuated from a war zone, Aziz stepped off a plane and onto U.S. soil with no birth certificate or government-issued…

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Together, we can end Title 42 and reunite families.

Together, we can end Title 42 and reunite families. View in browser Dear Friend, There was an overwhelming sense of déjà vu I felt when I visited the U.S.-Mexico border last month. Some things, I noti…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 8:04 PM

We're halfway there! Help us cross the finish line for unaccompanied immigrant children!

We're halfway there! Help us cross the finish line for unaccompanied immigrant children! View in browser Dear Friend, We are incredibly grateful for your support in getting us halfway to our Giving Tu…

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  Marisa Chumil, Child Advocate Program Co-Director · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 2:04 AM

Cristina's Story

Cristina's Story View in browser Dear Friend, Cristina is a 17-year-old transgender teen, who lost her mother when she was a small child and was raised by her doting grandmother. After her grandmother…

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

November 29, 2022 at 11:04 PM

Carlos' Story

Carlos' Story View in browser Dear Friend, Carlos grew up in an Indigenous community in Central America. After fleeing the community he grew up in because of increasing levels of violence, he arrived …

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  Jennifer Nagda at the Young Center · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Why your support matters to unaccompanied immigrant children, by the numbers.

Why your support matters to unaccompanied immigrant children, by the numbers. View in browser Dear Friend,In 2022, our staff and volunteers across our eight Young Center offices met with children in i…

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 5:07 PM

On Giving Tuesday, we change the narrative on immigrant children's rights.

On Giving Tuesday, we change the narrative on immigrant children's rights. View in browser Dear Friend, Giving Tuesday is not just about donating to your favorite cause. It’s also about inspiring othe…

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  Jenn and Mindy, Young Center Ambassadors · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Today is the day! Giving Tuesday is finally here!

Today is the day! Giving Tuesday is finally here! View in browser https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl...Dear Friend,Today is GIVING TUESDAY! Giving Tuesday is such a wonderful opportunity to give back to y…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Join us in the fight for immigrant children's rights!

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Join us in the fight for immigrant children's rights! View in browser Dear Friend,Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! To kick off this day of solidarity and giving, we'll be on Ins…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

November 25, 2022 at 2:03 PM

It's time to re-write the narrative this Giving Tuesday

It's time to re-write the narrative this Giving Tuesday View in browser Dear Friend, Stories have a profound impact on society. Through movies, music, and books, stories shape beliefs and ideas, and h…

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  Isyemille Lara, Young Center Volunteer Child Advocate · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Help unaccompanied and separated children uplift their voices.

Help unaccompanied and separated children uplift their voices. View in browser Dear Friend, My name is Isyemille. I am a poet and musician. My family migrated to the United States from Mexico in 1985 …

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  Maria Hinojosa · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Stand with Maria Hinojosa and fight for unaccompanied immigrant children's rights!

Stand with Maria Hinojosa and fight for unaccompanied immigrant children's rights! View in browser Dear Friend, My name is Maria Hinojosa and Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. I'm very blesse…

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  Jennifer Nagda at the Young Center · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Now is the time to act for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children

Now is the time to act for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children View in browser Dear Friend, This week is a reminder that our fight to protect immigrant children is not over. Now is the time…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 4:05 PM

October Updates: Introducing our newest program and kicking off Giving Tuesday!

October Updates: Introducing our newest program and kicking off Giving Tuesday! View in browser October 2022 YOUNG CENTER UPDATES IN THE NEWS …

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Fight for Immigrant Children's Rights this Giving Tuesday

Fight for Immigrant Children's Rights this Giving Tuesday View in browser Dear Friend,As sure as the leaves turn red, orange, and yellow with each seasonal transition in November, many of us may also …

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

October 10, 2022 at 1:08 PM

September Updates: An Update from our Executive Director and Reducing Punitive Reporting on Kids in Government Custody

September Updates: An Update from our Executive Director and Reducing Punitive Reporting on Kids in Government Custody View in browser September 2022 YOUNG CENTER UPDATES A UPDATE FROM OUR E…

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

October 1, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Thank you for being Waymakers for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children!

Thank you for being Waymakers for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children! View in browser Dear Friend, We made it to the finish line – high fives to all! We are so…

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  Jane Liu · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 4:08 PM

New Report: Punishing Trauma: Incident Reporting and Immigrant Children in Government Custody-UPDATED TITLE LINK

New Report: Punishing Trauma: Incident Reporting and Immigrant Children in Government Custody-UPDATED TITLE LINK View in browser CORRECTION: LINK IN TITLE HAS BEEN UPDATED. Dear Friend, …

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  Jane Liu · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 3:06 PM

New Report: Punishing Trauma: Incident Reporting and Immigrant Children in Government Custody

New Report: Punishing Trauma: Incident Reporting and Immigrant Children in Government Custody View in browser Dear Friend, The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Righ…

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 2:07 PM

We are off to the races! Our Waymaker Race officially kicks off today!

We are off to the races! Our Waymaker Race officially kicks off today! View in browser Dear Friend, Race day is finally here! We are so excited that you'll be running, w…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

September 10, 2022 at 2:04 PM

August Updates: Responding to Refugees Arriving by Bus from Texas and Arizona and Celebrating our Elizabeth Frankel Fellows

August Updates: Responding to Refugees Arriving by Bus from Texas and Arizona and Celebrating our Elizabeth Frankel Fellows View in browser August 2022 YOUNG CENTER UPDATES IN THE NEWS …

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 3:35 PM

ICYMI: Atlantic Exposé Uncovers the History and Continued Threat of Family Separations

ICYMI: Atlantic Exposé Uncovers the History and Continued Threat of Family Separations View in browser ICYMI: Atlantic Exposé Uncovers the History and Continued Threat of Family Separations …

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

August 20, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Sunday is the FINAL day for Early Bird Pricing! Sign up to be a Waymaker today!

Sunday is the FINAL day for Early Bird Pricing! Sign up to be a Waymaker today! View in browser Dear Friend, Participating in our Waymakers race is a great way to honor …

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Early Bird Pricing is ending soon! Sign up to be a Waymaker today!

Early Bird Pricing is ending soon! Sign up to be a Waymaker today! View in browser Dear Friend, Freedom of movement is a human right, especially during childhood. The Yo…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 3:19 PM

July Updates: Introducing the Children's Safe Welcome Act and Getting Ready for Race Day

July Updates: Introducing the Children's Safe Welcome Act and Getting Ready for Race Day View in browser July 2022 YOUNG CENTER UPDATES IN THE NEWS …

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  Birdie Soti · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Are you ready to be a Waymaker in 2022? Registration is now open!

Are you ready to be a Waymaker in 2022? Registration is now open! View in browser Dear Friend, It’s almost that time of year again! The second annual Waymakers Run/Walk/Roll will be held from Sept 16-…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Looking back at 2021 and fighting for our communities post-SCOTUS decisions in 2022

Looking back at 2021 and fighting for our communities post-SCOTUS decisions in 2022 View in browser June 2022 YOUNG CENTER UPDATES We started 2021 with the hope that…

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 9:18 PM

The Biden Administration Must Immediately Restore the Right to Asylum and Quickly End Remain in Mexico

The Biden Administration Must Immediately Restore the Right to Asylum and Quickly End Remain in Mexico View in browser Dear Friend,Today, in a testament to the powerful organizing efforts by immigrant…

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 8:33 PM

Thank you for helping us reimagine a better, brighter world for unaccompanied immigrant children!

Thank you for helping us reimagine a better, brighter world for unaccompanied immigrant children! View in browser Dear Friend, On behalf of the staff at the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Right…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 1:11 PM

DACA helped us reimagine what was possible for immigrant youth

DACA helped us reimagine what was possible for immigrant youth View in browser Dear Friend, Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).  By creating tempor…

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 4:11 PM

The Anniversaries of Plyler v. Doe and DACA Are an Urgent Reminder that Congress Must Deliver Permanent Protections for Immigrant Children

The Anniversaries of Plyler v. Doe and DACA Are an Urgent Reminder that Congress Must Deliver Permanent Protections for Immigrant Children View in browser Dear Friend, Today marks the anniversary of t…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Only two weeks away to Reimagine!

Only two weeks away to Reimagine! View in browser Dear Friend,We are two weeks away from our Reimagine annual benefit! On Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30pm ET, we will come together with Pulitzer Prize-wi…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 1:50 PM

Protecting Immigrant Youth

Protecting Immigrant Youth View in browser May 2022 Updates from the Young Center Our Executive Director Gladis Molina Alt was recently featured in a podcast o…

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 3:40 PM

The Young Center Mourns with the Uvalde Community

The Young Center Mourns with the Uvalde Community View in browser Dear Friend, On Tuesday, a devastating mass shooting resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School …

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  Lisa Heineman at the Young Center · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Support immigrant children by becoming a recurring donor today!

Support immigrant children by becoming a recurring donor today! View in browser Dear Friend, We see you, friend. Thank you for being a supporter of the Young Center – whether you are a fierce advoca…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Reimagine: a virtual event to enjoy in-person

Reimagine: a virtual event to enjoy in-person View in browser Dear Friend, Our Reimagine annual benefit is coming up! We are so excited to share this virtual space with you on Wednesday, June 22, at…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 1:27 PM

The power of volunteer Child Advocates

The power of volunteer Child Advocates View in browser April 2022 Updates from the Young Center April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. At the Young Center, our…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 3:08 PM

We have a gift for you.

We have a gift for you. View in browser Dear Friend, As you may know, our annual benefit, Reimagine, will take place on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30pm ET. I cannot wait to come together online with y…

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  Mary Miller Flowers at the Young Center · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Urgent Action Alert: Tell Congress, No More Title 42

Urgent Action Alert: Tell Congress, No More Title 42 View in browser Dear Friend, This month, the Biden administration announced it will end Title 42 on May 23rd. We applaud this decision which is w…

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  Birdie Soti at the Young Center · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 4:28 PM

Ask Isabel Allende A Question

Ask Isabel Allende A Question View in browser Dear Friend, Later this week, our Founder Maria Woltjen will sit down with Isabel Allende for a conversation about the author's journey, books, and phil…

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  The Young Center · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Title 42=Family Separation

Title 42=Family Separation Updates from the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Updates from the Young Center March 2022 Last Friday, Young Center Executive Director Gladis Molina Alt …

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Save the Date for Our Annual Benefit: Reimagine

Save the Date for Our Annual Benefit: Reimagine Exciting speakers, an award celebration, and more. View this email in your browser Dear Friend, I am so excited to invite you to join us for Reimagine, our annual bene…

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  Gladis Molina Alt at the Young Center · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 2:18 PM

Meet the Inaugural Cohort of the Elizabeth Frankel Fellowship Program

Meet the Inaugural Cohort of the Elizabeth Frankel Fellowship Program Join us in celebrating Rubí, Mary, and Oneida View this email in your browser Dear Friend, I am so proud to announce the inaugural cohort of the …

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  Jane Liu at the Young Center · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Are you a Floridian or in Florida? Take action now.

Are you a Floridian or in Florida? Take action now. Tell state officials: Immigrant children are welcome in Florida View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Last week, I attended a virtual public hearing held by…

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