A club on campus that supports the education of undocumented students
A support network for undocumented students: we share our day-to-day experiences struggles,
and successes with each other
A politically active student organization that advocates for legislation that empowers
immigrant communities
We provide each other with academic support and financial resources
The different components of I.D.E.A.S
Fundraising:
We fundraise to financially support the higher education of undocumented students
at Mt. Sac
Outreach:
We feel it is important to inform and educate our communities about their opportunities
to higher education and their safety as undocumented people
High School presentations: we outreach to different high schools to educate and inform
about the struggles of the undocumented
Know your rights: we organize events that educate the immigrant community about their
rights as human beings
Advocacy:
We support for legislation that empowers immigrant communities: California DREAM Act,
Federal DREAM Act, Immigrant Reform, and the Queer Undocumented experience
Support Network:
As undocumented students we go through many struggles and IDEAS is a safe place where
we can have someone who understands the problems we go through and can give us the
emotional support
IDEAS has managed to create a safe space not only for undocumented students, but also
for allies. We became a family that continues with traditions such as May Day, Cesar
Chavez Pilgrimage, etc. We have worked hard this semester to show our campus what
IDEAS is all about and come together to better our future generations and provide
support for our undocumented community.
We are proud that we were able to win 1st place at Join-A-Club and 2nd place at Culture Fair. Hard work pays off!
We want to keep growing and connect with undocumented students and allies to keep
providing resources and support to make this world better, one step at a time.