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As educators and leaders in school communities, there are a lot of community organizations that can bring information to schools and classrooms. Below is a list of community centers and organizations who have an array of resources that you might be able to bring to your school or integrate into your classroom. This allows students to become familiar with the array of resources available to them, their peers, their families and their communities.
This nonprofit organization provides services for any member of the undocumented community. Their services range from legal services, leadership development, policy and research, impact litigation, and capacity building. They even have a curriculum for anyone who might lead youth, adult, or institution-based groups of people.
This nonprofit organization is known well for its legal service, organizing, policy, and advocacy work. They have youth empowerment programs where students can learn about how they can support in efforts led by the organization.
This organization is also known for its Day Labor Center which supports undocumented workers by providing them with advocacy, legal service and ensures that workers are aware of their rights.
Chirla is known for the work that they do with supporting to organize low-wage workers.
They have leadership and empowerment programs for youth and families.
The organization is also part of the California Dream Network, which has been fighting for the rights of Dreams since its inception, and the Rapid Response Network, which is supports and protects families from deportation.
“The Center on 4th offers an array of educational, engaging, and empowering courses, art exhibits, and events that connect LGBTQ individuals with common interests. Experience the themes, lives, and politics of both the LGBTQ and local Santa Ana communities.”
You will also find that this center provides resources for LGBTQ undocu-community members, including a youth empowerment program and LGBTQ trainings
Author: Stephanie Cariaga
Part of the work that is of high need is the social and emotional wellbeing of undocumented studnets and the educators supporting them. This resource has an array of readings that will support educators to challenge the way they think about social and emotional support for all students, including undocustudents, which includes podcasts, videos, social media resources, critics for social and emotional learning. It has a wealth of resources that are consistently growing.
“We are dedicated to archiving the efforts, experiences, and resilience of undocumented LGBTQ+ Americans. Using social media we strive to connect, empower, and provide resources to those who identify with the undocuqueer movement.”
Financial Resources
These are resources that you can contribute or share with your students.
Campaign Purpose:
The En La Union DACA campaign was created to help Dreamers pay for their $495 DACA renewal application, allowing them to continue living and working in their communities. These Dreamers’ applications must be renewed every two years to retain the important protections against deportation, along with work authorizations.
HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships.
HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships.
*Provide scholarships for DACA students.
Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. They support undocumented young people through resources and an array of support. This link will direct you to their list of scholarships.
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