YLC Insider: Undocu College Panel, Political Education, & More
Hey friends!
We created this monthly newsletter to give donors and supporters an inside look at our organization. You're a part of our community and we want you to see our wins and our struggles.
On January 19th Undocu Academy members gathered at John Jay ImSSC to discuss the college experience. High school seniors were able to ask questions and hear from current college and grad students.
Undocu College Panel
Even though undocu students have fought for and won many reforms over the years, they continue to face challenges with paying tuition, finding work, and navigating everyday challenges with minimal support.
Undocu Academy is not only a support space for college and career planning, but also for critical discussions around oppression. On January 26th, members developed their "Story of Self" to explore what calls them to action. We also watched a video on Alejandra Pablos's experience of the US deportation machine, sparking a conversation on policing. We saw a need for a shared understanding of what all the terminology means: misdemeanors, felonies, violations, and so on.
In other news, we've been working with Community Resource Exchange on creating a plan and vision for the future of YLC.
Visioning ideas from a planning meeting
So much has changed since our org was started in 2007. We're reflecting on how we've evolved and how we're responding to changes in needs. More updates to come.
Join the YLC community as a sustaining member by donating monthly.
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 28: Virtual Chat: Deferred Action for Immigrant Worker Whistleblowers
Now through June: Undocu Adulting 101 Workshops for youth without working papers
Support needed:
We're looking for a volunteer to speak about getting an ITIN and filing taxes with an ITIN for our Undocu Adulting 101 workshop on April 5th at 5PM. Email us at info [at] nysylc [dot] org.
Warmly,
The YLC
