who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Advocacy for In-State Tuition and Scholarships Aliento Education FundadvocacyLed the passage of legislation to secure in-state tuition and college scholarships for Arizona students, regardless of their immigration status, and organizes campaigns to support DACA recipients.
- Advocacy for In-State Tuition and Scholarships Aliento Education FundadvocacyLed the passage of legislation in Arizona to provide in-state tuition and college scholarships for students regardless of immigration status, and conducts training sessions for educators, counselors, and students on implementing this policy.
- Arts and Healing Programs Aliento Education Funddirect serviceProvides arts and healing workshops, mental health support through group therapy, open mics, and events in schools and the community through its Cultiva program, serving students, Dreamers, and immigrant families since 2016.
- Arts and Healing Programs Aliento Education Funddirect serviceOffers arts and healing workshops, group therapy, open mics, and events in schools and communities, including an annual art exhibition, to provide mental health support and creative outlets for students, Dreamers, and immigrant families.
- Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy Aliento Education FundadvocacyOrganizes campaigns like Vote4Dream to unite various stakeholders in finding solutions for DACA recipients, and supports students and families through broader civic engagement and policy work, including assisting with the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak system.
- Civic Engagement and Policy Advocacy Aliento Education FundadvocacyOrganizes campaigns like Vote4Dream to unite various stakeholders in finding solutions for DACA recipients, and supports students and families through broader civic engagement and policy work.
- Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students Aliento Education Funddirect serviceCreates guides and resources like 'Undocumented Pathways: Applying to Higher Education' and 'Undocumented Pathways Educator Edition' to support immigrant students in accessing higher education, and compiles and shares scholarship lists for Dreamer/DACA students.
- Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students Aliento Education Funddirect serviceProvides resources and training for immigrant students, educators, and counselors on accessing higher education, including guides for undocumented students, information on in-state tuition, and lists of scholarships for Dreamer/DACA students.
- Higher Education Access Support for Immigrant Students Aliento Education Funddirect serviceCreates and distributes guides and resources, such as 'Undocumented Pathways: Applying to Higher Education' and an 'Educator Edition', to support immigrant students in accessing higher education. Also compiles and shares scholarship lists for Dreamer/DACA students and partners with schools to share resources.
- Immigration Defense and Preparation Planning Aliento Education Funddirect serviceCompiled a Defense and Preparation Plan with information for individuals facing detention or removal proceedings.
- Leadership Development and Fellowship Programs Aliento Education Fundcapacity buildingOperates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching, and offers paid fellowships and internships for school credit to develop student hubs.
- Legislative Engagement Support Aliento Education Funddirect serviceAssists individuals in creating accounts for the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak (RTS) system to facilitate civic engagement.
- Legislative Engagement Support Aliento Education Funddirect serviceHelps individuals create accounts in the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak (RTS) system to facilitate their participation in the legislative process.
- Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit Development Aliento Education Fundcapacity buildingDeveloped a Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit to provide culturally responsive tools for educators and mental health practitioners supporting immigrant students and families.
- Mental Health Toolkit Development Aliento Education Fundcapacity buildingDeveloped a Mental Health Best Practices Toolkit to provide culturally responsive tools for educators and mental health practitioners supporting immigrant students and families.
- Student Internships Aliento Education Fundcapacity buildingOffers paid internship opportunities for high school, college, and university students, both in-state and out-of-state, during various semesters or year-long, providing hands-on experience and skill development.
- Student Leadership and Fellowship Programs Aliento Education Fundcapacity buildingOperates the Arizona's Future Fellowship, a leadership development program for students regardless of immigration status, which includes monthly cohort trainings and weekly 1:1 coaching, and offers paid fellowships and internships for school credit to develop student hubs at high schools, colleges, and universities across Arizona.
- Workshops and Training for Youth Aliento Education Fundcapacity buildingEducates, nurtures, and develops youth through workshops, training, and presentations in partnership with high schools, community colleges, and universities, having provided workshops to over 1000 students in Phoenix and Mesa high schools during the 2023-2024 school year.