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Events and Workshops 
Undocumented Student Action Week and 4CD Annual DREAMers Conference
October 17 - October 24, 2022
CCC, DVC, and LMC are excited to share district-wide events for the 11th Annual DREAMers Conference: Igniting the Dream. Hosted by Los Medanos College, the conference will be taking place during Undocumented Student Action Week (USAW). Events will begin October 17th and end October 24th.
There will be systemwide webinars offered by the all week from 9am to 10am (with the exception of Thursday Oct. 20th).
Please visit our website: www.undoc4cd.org . This will be where you can register for all events, read detailed descriptions, and get to know our guest speakers.
Monday, October 17th
Sustaining a Supportive Ecosystem through Local, State, and Federal Advocacy
9am-10am, CA Community College Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
Reyna Grande: Overcoming the Distance Between Us
1pm-2:30pm, CCC Event, In Person @ CCC GE 225 w/remote session available, Register Here
Tuesday, October 18th
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Policies with Students in Mind
9am-10am, CA Community College Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
UC Berkeley's TAP Presents: Navigating the UC Application as an Undocumented Student
12:00pm-1:30pm, CCC Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
DVC DREAMers Alliance Community Kick-Off
2:30pm-4:30pm, DVC Event, Pleasant Hill Campus, HSF 292
Join the DVC Dreamers Alliance as we kick-off UndocuWeek 2022 with food, music, community
building, activities, resource sharing, and CA Dream Act support. All are welcome
to attend!
Download PDF flyer
Know Your Rights and Immigration Options
4pm-5pm: LMC Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
Wednesday, October 19th
Centering the Undocumented Student Experience Through Campuswide Collaboration
9am-10am, CA Community College Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
Registry Campaign & How to Get Involved as a Student
1pm-2:30PM, CCC Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
Thursday, October 20th
Ensuring Equitable Access to Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
9am-10am, CA Community College Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
Friday, October 21st
Ensuring Equitable Access to Financial Aid for Undocumented Students
9am-10am, CA Community College Event, Remote Zoom Session, Register Here
Saturday, October 22nd
Igniting the Dream: Día de la Familia
1:30pm-4:30pm, LMC Event, In-Person, Pittsburg Campus
Los Medanos College Dreamers Alliance and 4CD present The 11th Annual Dreamers Conference.
Please join us and our 4CD community including high school and college students, parents,
educators and their allies for day of family fun as we close out Undocumented Student
Action Week and Hispanic/Latinx(e) Heritage Month!
Free Food Trucks
- Games, Prizes, and Opportunity Drawings
- Cash For College & Application Workshops
- Immigrant Legal Services
- Health Services and Community Resources
Monday, October 24th
Puente Author Visit with Juan Gonzalez
11:10am-12:35pm, DVC Event, In-Person, DVC Diablo Room, RSVP for Zoom Webinar Here
Download PDF Flyer
Partnership with the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA)
UndocuWisdom Series
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND OTHER IMMIGRATION OPTIONS - October 18, 2022 - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area in an interactive
webinar giving an overview of Know Your Rights information. We will also discuss other
relevant immigration options. Participants can ask questions anonymously and those
interested can schedule a free immigration consultation after the webinar. This webinar
is
open to all California Community College students, staff and faculty.
If you have any questions or want to schedule a legal immigration consultation please
visit
https://iibayarea.org/community-college/.
TRAVELING WHILE UNDOCUMENTED AND MORE - November 15, 2022 - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Join the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area in an interactive webinar where we will discuss travel options and risks for the community without legal status. We will also discuss Real ID information and more. Participants can ask questions anonymously and those interested can schedule a free immigration consultation after the webinar. This webinar is open to all California Community College students, staff and faculty.
If you have any questions or want to schedule a legal immigration consultation please
visit
https://iibayarea.org/community-college/.
DVC Legal Services/Servicios Legal - Available throughout the year!
To learn more about IIBA's services, watch the video above and visit our Community Resources webpage.
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Past Events
2021-22
Undocu-Wisdom Series
Each month, an immigration attorney will provide updates and information on topics that are top-of-mind for undocumented students, immigrant communities, and their allies. Please bring your questions as there will be time at the end to answer them!
Demystifying Financial Aid for Undocumented Students (DACA, AB540, California Dream
Act, and Scholarships) -
Wednesday, February 23 - 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Join us to learn about financial aid opportunities for undocumented students. A financial aid expert will be joining us to discuss AB540, the California and Federal Dream Act, and scholarship options for DACAmented students and undocumented students. We will discuss whether applying for financial aid may negatively impact the possibility of applying to future immigration benefits. Also, hear about funding to cover DACA and citizenship filing fees. Those interested can schedule free immigration consultations with an immigration lawyer after the webinar.
Unpacking Common Immigration Options -
Wednesday, April 13 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us to hear about the most common immigration options for undocumented students and their families, such as DACA, family-based petitions, SIJS, U-visa, T-visa, VAWA, Asylum, and more! You will have the opportunity to ask questions to an immigration lawyer and schedule a free immigration consultation to discuss the immigration options you may qualify for.
Immigration Updates -
Wednesday, July 13 - 5:00 pm - 6:00pm
An immigration lawyer from the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area will give an overview of the latest immigration updates. She will also discuss the most recent immigration policies under the Biden administration affecting millions of immigrants. Those interested can schedule free immigration consultations with an immigration lawyer after the webinar.
2020-21
Undocumented Student Action Week - October 19 - 23, 2020
Undocumented Student Action Week - October 19 - 23, 2020
DVC is participating in Undocumented Student Action Week, with California Community
Colleges across the State. Join us in advocacy and education efforts in solidarity
with undocumented students. See this year's calendar of events!
You can also go to the Community College League of California for more information and resources.
Download the DVC DREAMers Zoom Background
DACA Webinar/Seminario de DACA - August 11, 2020, 12 pm - 1 pm
English
Do you have questions about DACA or other immigration relief? Hear updates on DACA, Public Charge, and other immigrant rights. Featuring: Denny Kasso, Staff Attorney at the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Español
¿Tienes preguntas sobre DACA u otro alivio de inmigración? Escucha acerca de las actualizaciones de DACA, carga pública y otros derechos de los inmigrantes. Con Denny Kasso, Abogada del Instituto de Inmigración del Área de la Bahía
2019-20
FREE Immigration Clinic - November 14, 2019, 3 pm-7 pm
DVC Dreamers Alliance is collaborating with the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) and OneJustice to host a FREE immigration clinic on November 14, from 3-7pm. General immigration screenings and DACA renewals will be available. This event is by appointment only so please call (415) 534-5878 to make your appointment today.
Viva DACA Night, November 7, 2019, 6 pm-9 pm
The DVC DREAMers Alliance and Latinx Student Alliance present Viva DACA Night. Join us on November 7, from 6 pm -9 pm, for a night of music, poetry and celebration. Highlighting live music from Gabriel Navia, storytelling from nationally acclaimed poet Yosimar Reyes, and a dance performance by Pittsburg High School’s Ballet Folklórico group. Dinner will be provided. The event will conclude with a student panel and silent auction.
Proceeds from Viva DACA Night will be used to pay 4CD student DACA renewal fees at the Immigration Clinic on November 14. DVC’s Immigration Clinic is being hosted in partnership with the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) and OneJustice.
Sliding scale donations and RSVP can be made at www.tinyurl.com/DVCVivaDACA.
Please note: DACA renewal fees are $495 per individual.
Undocumented Student Action Week - October 14 - 18, 2019
DVC is participating in Undocumented Student Action Week, with other California Community Colleges. Join us in advocacy and education efforts in solidarity with undocumented students.
You can also go to the Community College League of California for more information and resources.
2018-19
Undocumented Student Action Week - October 15 - 19, 2018
DVC is participating in Undocumented Student Action Week, with other California Community Colleges. Join us in advocacy and education efforts in solidarity with undocumented students.
You can also go to the Community College League of California for more information and resources.
2017-18
4CD DREAMers Conference
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“ I joined the DVC DREAMers Alliance and I began to take up space in rooms where I knew I could make a difference. The DREAMers Alliance provided a sense of allyship. I remember the first day I showed up to those meetings. I was usually the only student there. Frightening at first but I began to use my voice giving them an inside look of what being undocumented was really about. I also got to network with faculty that knew where I came from like and who opened doors such as the DREAM SF Fellowship."
- Hernan Soto, DREAMer Alumni
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"Although I faced many barriers as an undocumented college student, I feel fortunate to have found genuine support and guidance at Diablo Valley College. I’m incredibly thankful to all the professors, counselors, and classmates who welcomed me warmly and encouraged me to pursue my educational goals. Now that I’m transferring to a 4-year university, I feel confident in my ability to succeed academically while helping to lead efforts in making education a possibility for all students, including DREAMers."
- Cristobal Castañeda, DREAMer Alumni
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“No Human Being Is Illegal On Stolen Land. Our undocumented status does not and will never define who we are as people. We are so much more than the “legal papers” this country is looking for. I know that it took some time for me to accept myself and my status, and every day I still try to find ways to accept myself especially when the country we know doesn’t accept us. We have to remember that there is nothing wrong with taking our time to feel, ask for help, and to just be. We are human beings and we should be treated as such."
- Hazel Pinon, Current DREAMer
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"As a first-generation college student and an undocumented immigrant, it was always a dream of mine to pursue higher education. When coming to the United States I knew being here was a privilege and an opportunity, one I did not have in my home country of El Salvador. After I graduated high school I knew that my road to success had to include higher education but because of financial struggles, my options became limited. Finally, I took the decision to come to DVC, and I can honestly say it was the best decision I made. Here at DVC I found a community of other Latinos with goals similar to mine."
- Lilian Ventura, Current DREAMer
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"Being low-income I have not had the educational opportunities that middle-class families have. All my life I attended schools with students predominantly African-American or Hispanic. We were not given the proper resources to succeed in this educational system. So in order for me to continue on my journey, I had to work twice as hard. I managed to learn and apply to scholarships and financial aid even though I am undocumented. The professors, mentors, and tutors at DVC have prepared me academically and with great perseverance and determination. I’m proud to say that I am now attending the University of California, Berkeley, and majoring in sociology."
- Maria Bojorquez, DREAMer Alumni
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"Extracurricular activities sometimes take the most out of you but they're worth it. While I was at DVC I took advantage of the Latinx Student Alliance Club, Student Assistant at a Cadaver Lab, Speech and Debate team, Work Study at the Office of Student Engagement and Equity, The DREAMers Alliance, The PUMA Center, and the abundance of mentors. I faced my fears by getting involved and I met some of my best friends because of my involvement."
- Hernan Soto, DREAMer Alumni
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"One of the worries I had when I started college was being able to afford it. Given that I am undocumented, I do not qualify for FAFSA. During my first semester of college I was charged as an out-of-state student, I was afraid that I would not be able to take classes due to financial inability. Luckily, California is one of the states that allow in-state tuition to dreamers known as AB540 and I was also qualified for the Dream Act, and EOPs which had been a tremendous help for me."
- Hazel Pinon, Current DREAMer