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Tony Is Not Scared Anymore!

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March 17, 2011

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Tony’s Story Is Featured On Colorlines.

Drop the I-Word is featuring “I Am…” stories every day this week in honor of Coming Out of the Shadows Week and in collaboration with the National Immigrant Youth Alliance. Today’s story comes from Tony in New York. Tony learned at the early age of 13 that he didn’t have documents when he discovered that he couldn’t travel abroad to play soccer, although he was qualified. The news didn’t derail his ambitions in life; he went on to become the first person in his family to go to college. Now, Tony takes part in the radical act of coming out as undocumented, unafraid and unapologetic. “We are made to live in fear. I no longer want to live in fear, no longer in the shadows. I exist. My dreams, my voice counts. We are no different from anyone else. We are not better than anyone, and no one is better than we are.”..to Read Tony’s story here: I am FREE !

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Mentoring Program for Immigrant Youth- GO TO COLLEGE, APPLY TODAY!

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January 7, 2011

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NYSYLC’s MENTORING PROGRAM FOR IMMIGRANT YOUTH

The NYSYLC’s Mentoring Program for Immigrant Youth will help high school juniors and seniors navigate through the college application process and transition successfully into college. Through peer mentoring and workshops, we will guide immigrant youth in reaching their college aspirations by providing resources and linking high school students with peer mentors who have successfully enrolled in college and will act as guides through this challenging process.

THE PROGRAM
This is a free, year-long program that was created by and for immigrant youth because we understand the challenges and obstacles that exist in successfully enrolling and attending college. We believe everyone should have the right and resources to access higher education, regardless of immigration status. You must be able to attend 2 College Application Clinics on Wednesday January 19th and January 26th and monthly workshops from February through November 2011 as well as constant communication with your mentor to check on the progress of your college application process.
TO APPLY, You must:
- Be a High school junior or senior in NYC
- Desire to graduate from high school and attend college
- Be able to attend to attend 2 College Application Clinics in January and monthly workshops from February through November 2011
- Be committed to the Program goals and guidelines
- Preference will be given to immigrant youth, regardless of immigration status
- Fill out the Application by Sunday, January 16th 2011.
APPLY NOW! CLICK HERE

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MAKE CALLS FOR THE DREAM ACT TODAY! We made 12,000 calls yesterday, today’s goal is 15,000!

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November 29, 2010

by Admin

YOUR CALLS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE- ACT NOW FOR DREAM!

The vote on the Dream Act is expected to take place later this week in the House of Representatives, so we need to remind ALL of our New York representatives that we need them to stand up for immigrant youth and to vote YES on the Dream Act. Also, let’s get some calls going to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and urge him to put dream up for a vote as well as Maine Senators Snowe and Collins who are key Republican votes in the Senate needed to pass the Dream Act this year.

DREAM PHONEBANKING: Organize phonebanking parties with friend or community groups this whole week to call and urge Representatives to vote YES on the DREAM Act in the lame duck session. Don’t have an entourage? Call from wherever you are in your spare time- on the subway, between class and during lunch breaks. Its crunch time folks!

Representatives do count and tally every call they receive and are effective in pressuring elected officials to support the Dream Act. There are many opposition groups making these calls right now and we need to show them that there is support for the Dream Act and that we want them to VOTE YES on the Dream Act in the lame duck session!

CALL NY REPS – URGE THEM TO VOTE YES ON THE DREAM ACT IN THE LAME DUCK SESSION:

Dial 1-886-967-6018. Ask to be transferred to the following offices:

Scott Murphy  -  Michael Arcuri  -  Brian Higgins - John Hall – Louise Slaughter  - Christopher Lee –  Bill Owens – Timothy Bishop

Sample Script: ”Hi, I am calling to ask Representative __ to stand up for undocumented youth and to let us serve. We need you to VOTE YES on the Dream Act during the lame duck session. Show your commitment to immigrant youth and their families by cosponsoring the DREAM Act today. Thank You.”

CALL SENATOR REID, ASK HIM TO KEEP HIS PROMISED AND INTRODUCE DREAM FOR A VOTE IN THE LAME DUCK SESSION:

Dial:  English: 866-877-555     Spanish: 866-930-3396

Sample Script: “Hi, my name is __ and I am calling to thank Senator Reid for his promise to push the DREAM Act forward for a vote after the elections. I urge him to keep his promise and bring the DREAM Act up for a vote in the lame duck session. Thank You.”

CALL MAINE SENATORS SNOWE AND COLLINS, KEY REPUBLICAN VOTES IN THE SENATE FOR DREAM:

Dial 1-886-967-6018. Ask to be transferred to the offices of Sen. Olympia Snowe and Sen. Susan Collins:

Sample Script: ”Hi, I am calling to ask Senator __ to stand up for undocumented youth and to let us serve. We need you to VOTE YES on the Dream Act during the lame duck session. Show your commitment to immigrant youth and their families by cosponsoring the DREAM Act today. Thank You.”

Let Us Serve, Pass the Dream Act Rally @ 47th St and Broadway. 11/29/10.

 

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