Committees
At the YLC we have different committees and working teams you can join to get involved with the immigrant youth movement depending on your skills and interests. Check them out and contact the coordinator for more information.
Advocacy Team
They lead all the legislative research and contacting for our campaigns. Contact tania@nysylc.org for more information!
Fundraising Team
Use innovative ideas to organize and plan events to fundraise money for our programs, including our YLC Scholarship Program. Contact kiran@nysylc.org to join!
Leadership Development Team
Develop the political analysis and practical skills of our members to enable them to build the organization’s base, fight campaigns, and build the organization. Contact Melissa@nysylc.org to join!
Media and Outreach (aka Meach)
They use designing skills to beautify our materials. Team is in charge of the YLC’s public relations, marketing and outreach of the organization. Contact tania@nysylc.org to join!
Organizing Team
Grassroots organizing in our communities, schools and networks for the NY Dream Act campaign is imperative to make change happen. Contact Martin@nysylc.org to get involved!
Programs
Arts and Expression
Lack of resources for undocumented youth and lack of representation within the arts has pushed us into creating this space. We aim to document the undocumented. We aim to create a high presence of youth in the arts and start that dialogue. Also, to foster a space for youth to express themselves.The NYSYLC’s Arts and Expression seeks to foster creativity, safe space, and self- expression for immigrant youth, specifically undocumented youth through 4 different components. Expressing Sueños, Support Group, Dreaming in Ink Workshops and Exposing. Contact sonia@nysylc.org to join!
Support Group
The Support Group provides a safe place for immigrant youth to express their feelings, concerns and experiences in regards to immigration and other matters. The group focuses on the struggles that immigrant youth face in the U.S., but it is open to both immigrant and non-immigrant youth. Documented or Undocumented. The support group is here to provide a shoulder to lean on and empower our youth.
We meet every other week. Check our website for the next meeting, or contact Angy@nysylc.org for more info.
Mentoring Program
The NYSYLC Mentoring Program for Immigrant Youth is a free year-long college bound initiative that aims to help high school juniors and seniors navigate through the college application process, graduate from high school and transition successfully into college by the fall. Through peer mentoring, resource sharing, skill building workshops, and critical thinking discussions, immigrant youth will be guided to develop their leadership skills and reach their college aspiration. This program was created by and for immigrant youth because we understand the challenges and obstacles that exist in successfully enrolling and attending college. We at the YLC believe everyone should have the right and resources to access higher education, regardless of their immigration status. Program is open to everyone regardless of immigration status. Undocumented youth are highly encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us via email at mentoring@nysylc.org
