HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-2020 Supplemental Information, MakekauCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum
DE&I Task Force Agenda Correspondence
Date: October 5, 2020
TO: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force Members
FROM: Dale Magee, DE&I TF Coordinator
Beya Makekau, DE&I TF Facilitator
SUBJECT: October 01 Meeting Supplemental Information
Hi TF Members,
In this email you will find additional information shared by our panelists during our October 1st
meeting.
From our undocumented session they shared:
Immigrants Rising Top 10 Ways to Support Undocumented Students (Attached)
Cuesta Resource Guide for Undocumented Success ( Attached)
Information & invitation to attend Undocumented & Unafraid Virtual Conversation on
10/22 (Attached)
From our APIDA Session they shared:
Filipino Love stories an oral history from San Luis Obispo & Northern Santa Barbara
County http://reco.calpoly.edu/exhibits/show/filipino-love-stories
Thank you and we look forward to our next meeting on our Latinx community this Thursday. As
always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to myself or Dale.
Best,
Beya
9. Build Agency and Power
• Help students start a group/club to raise awareness about
immigration issues
• Inform students about their rights: www.ilrc and www.nilc.org
• Connect students to culturally competent and responsive mental/
emotional health services
• Educate students about how other marginalized groups have
organized against their marginalization
• Build faith — a sense of agency and a belief that things will change
for the better
10. Create Spaces for Storytelling and Creative Expression
• Encourage students to share their stories (when safe)
• Share Immigrants Rising’s creative work website:
www.thingsillneversay.org
• Support undocumented artists: 22 Powerful Images By Dreamers
tinyurl.com/images-by-dreamers
• Encourage students to build their own meaning and identity
that is different from the negative stigma and stereotypes about
undocumented immigrants
About Immigrants Rising
Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels
broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented young
people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a
brighter future for themselves and their community. Immigrants Rising
is a fiscally-sponsored project of Community Initiatives.
For more information, visit immigrantsrising.org
TOP 10 WAYSTO SUPPORTUNDOCUMENTEDSTUDENTS
1. Engage with an Open Mind
• When supporting undocumented students, it’s important to know that
there won’t be a single answer or path for all students. Support requires
ongoing investigation and collaboration with other service providers
and community leaders. When you don’t know something, work WITH
students to find out answers so that you can share them with other
students and colleagues.
2. Create a Safe Space
• Don’t ask undocumented students to self-identify
• Make resources easily available for all students
• Understand that trust takes time
• Be mindful of your language; say “undocumented” rather than “illegal”
and avoid terms like “alien” or “illegal immigration”
• Do all you can to identify YOURSELF as an ally/supporter; use posters,
bookmarks, and stickers to make your support visible
• Attend Immigrants Rising Webinars (coming soon)
3. Learn about Relevant Institutional Policies & Legislation
• Understand admissions and enrollment policies for undocumented
students
• Understand in-state tuition and state-based aid requirements for
undocumented students (if applicable) www.uleadnet.org
• Stay up-to-date on the status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
(DACA). Encourage eligilble youth to contact a legal services provider
prior to renewing immigrantsrising.org/resource/steps-to-renew-daca/
• Research local and statewide immigration-related policies that affect your
students and their families
• Keep informed about proposed legislation related to immigration policies
4. Find & Advocate for Scholarships and Financial Support
• Keep track of scholarships that don’t require citizenship or residency.
Help students apply to as many available scholarships as possible.
• Advocate for scholarship providers to consider and support
undocumented students. Share Immigrants Rising’s Lists of Scholarships
that Don’t Require Social Security Number:
immigrantsrising.org/resource/list-of-undergraduate-scholarships
immigrantsrising.org/resource/list-of-graduate-scholarships
5. Build Your Own Educator Network
• Build relationships and collaborate with other educators at your
school or district
• Reach out to educators at local colleges who are supportive of
undocumented students
• Add your name to Immigrants Rising’s mailing list to learn about
new resources, webinars and educator gatherings:
immigrantsrising.org
• Connect to DEEP’s National Educator Network and Campaigns:
unitedwedream.org/our-work/education-justice/
6. Connect Students to Undocumented Community Leaders
and Role Models
• Visit MyUndocumentedLife.org, DefineAmerican.com and
PHDreamers.org
• Find and connect students to local, state or national
undocumented youth advocacy organizations
• Identify older undocumented students who can serve as role
models
7. Involve Parents
• Educate parents about why undocumented students should
pursue college
• Encourage and support good communication between students
and parents Invite parents into the college application and
enrollment process
• Share Immigrants Rising’s Guide for Parents of Undocumented
Students (in English and Spanish)
8. Access Reputable Legal Information & Assistance
• Identify reputable, affordable legal service providers in your area.
Visit https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/
• Encourage students to use Immigrants Rising’s free, anonymous,
and online Immigration Legal Intake Service to get information
about their eligibility for immigration remedies.
Visit immigrantsrising.org/legalintake
• Refer students to Immigrants Rising’s “Beyond Deferred Action:
Long-Term Immigration Remedies Every Undocumented Young
Person Should Know About” guide
• Encourage students to pursue potential immigration remedies (if
available to them)
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Resource Guide
for undocumented students
at Cuesta College and on the Central Coast
Latina Leadership Network for Cuesta College
is leading educational efforts in supporting undocumented students. For more
information, please contact Alicia Paniagua at alicia_paniagua@cuesta.edu
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Table of Contents
Online Resources ..................................................................................... 1-2
Local Resources ...................................................................................... 3-4
Cuesta Resources ..................................................................................... 5-6
History
LLN is the first Latina non-profit organization within the California Community College system recognized
by the Chancellors office and funded in 1987.
Vision Statement
LLN envisions a strong network of Latinas within the California Community College system, guided by
diverse leadership at all levels while supporting and fostering exemplary and equitable educational and
employment opportunities.
Mission Statement
LLN is a mutual support and advocacy organization committed to: providing effective opportunities to
develop innovative approaches; increasing participation of Latinas in leadership roles; and promoting
and maintaining “la cultura Latina” and non-sexist familial values.
Cuesta College Latina Leadership Network
LLN Board 2018-2019
The Latina Leadership Network at Cuesta College was founded in 2001.
President: Alicia Paniagua
Vice President: Anna Paez
Secretary and Assistant: Kim Espino
Treasurer: Nolberto Marroquin
Historian: Monica Contreras (SLO) & Sandra Contreras (NCC)
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Online Resources
AB540.com | Elena.macias@ab540.com
Dr. Elena Macias provides information on educational access for undocumented immigrants in California.
California Student Aid Commission | csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp
California Student Aid Commission provides information for undocumented students on AB 540, DACA, and
Financial Aid (888)224-7268
Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success ccc-uss.org |
ccc.undocu@gmail.com
The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success (CCC-USS) is a partnership between educators on
the Central Coast who are dedicated to creating and sustaining a system to support undocumented students in our
region so that they can achieve their personal and professional goals.
CLINIC | cliniclegal.org/immigration-policy/changes
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) offers materials on deferred action and changes in
immigration policy.
E4FC | e4fc.org
Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) provides a step-by-step guide for DREAMers applying for DACA, graduate
school resources, FAQs, a list of documentation evidence required, and a guide on long-term immigration remedies
DREAMers should know about. Also provides a scholarship and has lists of scholarships for Dreamers.
IIBA | iibayarea.org
The International Institute of the Bay Area's (IIBA) San Francisco Office provides immigration attorneys and Board
of Immigration Appeals Accredited Representatives to help Bay Area residents determine if they are eligible for
immigration relief.
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Online Resources (Cont.)
Immigrants Rising | Immigrantsrising.org
Immigrants Rising, a branch of E4FC, was created to encourage all immigrants, regardless of legal status, to create
their own opportunities, earn a living, and thrive through entrepreneurship. Please note: E4FC is transitioning to
become Immigrants Rising, transition will be taking place in 2018.
Iliana Perez | iliana@e4fc.org | (209)648-5964
Legal Aid Society | lafla.org
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most
underserved – leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system.
National Immigration Law Center | nilc.org
NILC is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of
immigrants with low income.
My Undocumented Life | mydocumentedlife.org
Their mission is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented immigrants, including
scholarships, strategies for navigating the educational system, information on how to apply for DACA, news on
immigration policies, and much more.
UndocuMedia | undocumedia.org
"Breaking Borders. Building Bridges." UndocuMedia leverages digital & social media to empower the
undocumented community throughout the US.
United We Dream | unitedwedream.org
United We Dream is a network of youth-led immigrant organizations around the country. Their website offers sign-
ups for text and email updates, a directory of local affiliates, and more.
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Local Resources
Legal Attorneys
Kevin Gregg | kevin@kevingregglaw.com | (805) 296-1004
Address: P.O. Box 3089, 1104 Vine Street, Suite “B”, Paso Robles, CA 93447
Amber Heffner | amber@amberheffnerlaw.com | (805) 316-0592
Address: 2087 10th Street, Suite “A”, Los Osos, CA 93402
Anthony Lucero | adamluc13@yahoo.com | (805) 541-0932
Address: 992 Monterey Street, Suite “D,” San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Government Representatives
Congressperson Salud Carbajal
34th District Representative for California
carbajal.house.gov
SLO Office (805)546-8348 | Santa Maria Office (805) 730-1710
Contact: Erica Reyes (Mondays & Wednesdays SLO Office) (Tuesdays and Thursdays Santa Maria Office) |
Erica.reyes@mail.house.gov
Contact: Blanca Figueroa | (805) 699-1440 | blanca.figueroa@mail.house.gov
Senator Bill Monning, 17th Senate District in California
sd17.senate.ca.gov | (805) 549-3784
Contact: Annie Aguiñiga | Annie.Aguiniga@sen.ca.gov
Organizations
805 Immigrant | Central Coast Immigrant Rights Coalition
CCIRC was developed in 2014, with the support of the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), to serve as a
sustainable and growing network and coalition for ever-more effective long-term immigrant rights advocacy work
at the local, regional, state, and national level.
805immigrant.org | frank@causenow.org
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Local Resources (Cont.)
Organizations (Cont.)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
Catholic Charities offers family support services and can aid naturalization and DACA related needs.
(805) 541-9110 | catholiccharitiescentralcoast.org
Alondra Ortiz | aortiz@catholiccharitiescentralcoast.org
Address: 3592 Broad Street, Suite 104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
IMPORTA importasb.org
IMPORTA is committed to the integration of Santa Barbara’s large immigrant population into the
mainstream of our county's civic life.
Lupe Perez | (805)886-2199 | importalompoc@gmail.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Lompoc Location) 1pm-5pm
Wednesday and Friday (Santa Maria Location) 1pm-5pm
Mexican Consulate
consulmex.sre.gob.mx | (805)984-8738
Javier Cerritos de los Santos - Cónsul de Apoyo a Protección y Asuntos Jurídicos | jcerritos@sre.gob.mx |
24-hour line: (805) 889-0241
Promotores http://cfsslo.org/promotoreslo/
The San Luis Obispo Promotores Collaborative serves Latino families in partnership with other agencies.
Erika Ruvalcaba | (805)543-6216 | promotores@cfsslo.org
Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC)
The ILDC is an emerging non-profit organization dedicated to: 1) recruiting and training volunteer
attorneys to represent immigrants in removal proceedings and 2) providing community education to
help immigrants understand their basic civil rights.
Anahi Mendonza |amendoza@sbimmigrantdefense.org | 805-886-9136
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Cuesta College Resources
Latinx Student Clubs
Dreamers United
To promote & celebrate diversity & assure undocumented student success
*Estella Vazquez - Advisor | evazquez@cuesta.edu SLO (805) 546-3100 ext. 2182 *Nolberto Marroquin - Co-
Advisor | nolberto_marroquin@cuesta.edu
SLO (805) 546-3100 ext. 2292
Latino Leadership Network
To increase the participation of Latinos in leadership roles & higher education
Dee Limon - Advisor | dlimon@cuesta.edu | NC (805) 591-6200 ext. 4214
*Alejandra Aguirre - Co Advisor| alejandra_aguirre@cuesta.edu | (805) 546-2517
MEChA
To advance educational attainment of Chicano/a and Latinx students, promote leadership & social change
*Janet Florez - Advisor | jflorez@cuesta.edu | SLO (805) 546-3100 ext. 2215
*Alicia Paniagua - Co-Advisor | alicia_paniagua@cuesta.edu | SLO (805) 546-3941
Student Services
Student Services Undocumented Student Contact
Assessment
To provide testing services for placement in English, ESL & Math
*Erin Lastreto - Director | erin_lastreto@cuesta.edu | SLO (805) 546-3100 ext. 2238
CaFE Center
To provide comprehensive support, services, resources to CalWORKs, foster youth, & EOPS/CARE students
Dee Limon - Specialist | dlimon@cuesta.edu | NCC (805) 591-6200 ext. 4214
Cashiers Office
*Margarita Ramirez - Morales| studentaccounts@cuesta.edu
NCC (805) 591-6217 & SLO (805) 546-3949
*Se habla Español
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Student Services (Cont.)
Continuing Education
Prepares students for transition to post-secondary education, the workforce, and promotes lifelong learning
through noncredit courses.
*Alicia Paniagua - Coordinator | alicia_paniagua@cuesta.edu | SLO (805) 546-3941
*Jessica Raybon - Student Site Specialist | Jessica_Raybon@cuesta.edu
NC (805) 591-6212
Counseling
*Glenda Moscoso - Counselor
gmoscoso@cuesta.edu | (805) 546-3100 ext. 2333
Cuesta Boost
Grant program providing book vouchers for underrepresented students, including undocumented students
Danielle Leone - Technician
danielle_leone@cuesta.edu | (805) 546-3100 ext. 2242
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Cuesta’s ESL provides language development opportunities for students of all English level proficiency levels in
our community.
*Alicia Paniagua - Coordinator | alicia_paniagua@cuesta.edu | SLO (805) 546-3941
Financial Aid
*Alejandra Aguirre | alejandra_aguirre@cuesta.edu | (805) 546-2517
*Martha Davis | madavis@cuesta.edu | (805) 591-6200 NC ext. 4202
Health Services
Offers free and confidential physical and mental health services
Toyna Leonard - LMFT toyna_leonard@cuesta.edu |SLO (805) 546-3171
Student Life and Leadership
ASCC- Student Government and the Cultural Center
Dr. Anthony Gutierrez - Coordinator |agutierr@cuesta.edu | (805) 546-3289
Student Success Centers
Academic assistance through free drop-in tutoring, writing center, & workshops
*Siboney Guardado - Associate Director | siboney_guardado@cuesta.edu
SLO (805) 546-3100 ext.2474
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