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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  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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