Inland Empire - Immigrant Youth Collective

Starting today, November 1, 2024, DACA recipients can access discounted health insurance through Covered California!

On May 3rd, 2024, the Biden administration announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, finalized a rule that would expand access to health coverage for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. So if you have DACA, are uninsured, and do not qualify for medical, be sure to contact Covered California to find what insurance coverage plan is best for you!

DACA holders now qualify for affordable coverage options from top providers like Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross, and Aetna. 🏥✨

⏳ Enrollment is open for 60 days, and coverage can begin as early as December 1. Visit coveredca.com or call (800) 300-1506 to get started.
🩺 Health coverage is a right, and we're here to ensure our immigrant communities get the care they deserve!

Vote for Our Future! Here are the top 5 reasons why you matter and should vote! Plan out your vote and be a part of history. Find resources and more information on how and where to vote by visiting linktr.ee/IEIYC

Join Us in Celebrating Native American Heritage Month! This event will highlight how to uplift the indigenous communities in the Inland Empire and celebrate them all year long. RSVP today using the QR Code or the link in bio! We hope you can join us.

Time: 5pm-7pm

Location: IEIYC Riverside Main Office (address will be sent after you RSVP)

RSVP Deadline: November 17, 2024

Be prepared to vote!

Proposition 4 authorizes bonds for safe drinking water and wild fire prevention.

Learn more by visiting https://www.vote411.org/plan-your-vote (link in bio!)

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Exciting news! We've been chosen to receive a $100K grant from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund as part of the Elevating Migrant Leadership: Building Inclusive Futures initiative! 🥳 The IEIYC is joining 9 organizations amplifying the voices and influence of and in communities across the US! With this funding, we will launch our very own Immigrant Youth Fellowship for first-generation undocumented youth to develop skills and explore careers in social justice in the Inland Empire! We're excited to support the leadership development and expansion of professional opportunities for immigrant and undocumented youth here in our community. 🫶

Stay tuned for more program updates! 👀 Learn more about the initiative and the grantees here: https://impactwes.org/eml-grantees

Learn more about Proposition 2. This proposition would authorize bonds for public schools and community college facilities. More information to plan your vote available by visiting www.vote411.org/plan-your-vote. Link available on our link tree as well.

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🗳️ First time voting? We got you!
Wondering how to register to vote, where to vote and how? Check out all the info you need to make sure you're ready for election day! 📋💪
📍 Where to register
⏳ Important deadlines
🗳️ Finding your polling place & more!
Make sure your voice is heard this election season! 🔊 Let’s get started! 👇

❗Attention Students❗

If you are a CA Dream Act Student you may qualify for the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant Program (DSIG).

DSIG can provide up to $4,500 per academic year by applying to volunteer and perform community service.

The Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective is one of the DSIG Service Organizations! You can now apply to earn a grant by working with us!

Please email [email protected] if you're selecting us as your Service Organization.

For a step-by-step explanation of how to apply visit bit.ly/ApplyforDSIG

Voting is your chance to make an impact! 🌟
In California, every ballot counts towards shaping our future. 🗳️✨
For more information, check out the resources in the link in bio!

It is time to Get Out To Vote! 🗳️

Join youth on October 21st to discuss the upcoming election, ballot measures, how to register, and why voting matters!

📍This event will be held via zoom!

To register visit bit.ly/GOTVWorkshop or use the link in our bio. We hope you can join us.

Renew Your Medi-Cal🌟📣

Local Medi-Cal offices review each member's eligibility once a year or when they report changes to their household. Everyone's renewal date is different!

Swipe through to see frequently asked questions & answers regarding renewal dates, the renewal process, & more! ✨️⁠

⁠Please email [email protected] or send us a message if you have any questions!

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🌟 Stay up to date with upcoming events, resources, opportunities, and more!

Everyone is welcome to join!

Join the signal group chat by using the QR code or the linktree in the bio!

All Californians are now eligible for Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status! 👏🏽🎉

Wondering what is covered with Medi-Cal?

Learn more about the 10 Essential Health Benefits (EHB) included with all Medi-Cal health plans and how you can apply!

Please email [email protected] or send us a
message if you have any questions regarding this new healthcare expansion!
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The Inland Empire has been ranked as the worst air quality in the nation!

This is due to the boom in warehouse developments that contribute to the poor air quality & health risks in our region.

This election we have the opportunity to vote and ensure that our air quality is of priority to elected officials.

Register to vote and be prepared for the election on November 5th!

🌟 Wellness Wednesday Collab Alert!
We’re teaming up with for the workshop: Building Resilience & Understanding Trauma. Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 4pm-7pm at the IEIYC Office located in Riverside.

Let’s dive deep into understanding trauma, how it affects our brains 🧠, and explore ways to build resilience 💪. We’ll talk about Child Traumatic Stress, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and how our communities shape us. We’ll have an interactive presentation, a talking circle, and raffle gift cards! Snacks & light refreshments will be provided.

🎟 RSVP by September 27th to secure your spot: https://linktr.ee/IEIYC or see link in bio. All are welcome!

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No worker should be left without an economic safety net when they lose their job without fault of their own. ALL WORKERS should be treated fairly and equally.

📞 Grab your phone and call today, follow the script above.
🤳Join in on our social media blast by taking a selfie when you are making your call to Governor Newsom and post it, don’t forget to tag + or share the last slide and tag +

Get on board !
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¡ debe firmar la ley !

📞 Tome su teléfono y llame hoy mismo, siga el guión.
🤳Únase a nuestra campaña en las redes sociales tomándose una selfie cuando esté haciendo su llamada al Gobernador Newsom y publíquela, no olvide etiquetar a + o compartir el últim gráfico y etiquetar a +

Ningún trabajador debería quedarse sin una red de seguridad económica cuando pierde su trabajo sin culpa propia. El sistema no es justo para todos los trabajadores.

¡Unete Gobernador Newsom!

Important news🌟📣 Earlier this year, California made history by allowing all income-eligible individuals to access full-scope Medi-Cal coverage, regardless of immigration status❗This means that more of our community can stay healthy by accessing preventive health care & treatment they need! Swipe through to see frequently asked questions & answers regarding eligibility, coverage, the application process, & more! ✨️⁠ Let's take care of one another, help us spread the word!

⁠Please email [email protected] or send us a message if you have any questions regarding this new healthcare expansion!
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🔁 SB 227 (PASSED) out of suspense in the Appropriations Committee and onto the floor for a vote! Today, Assembly leaders Buffy Wicks () & Robert Rivas () have listened to our community, prioritized & passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee!

➡ This means (SB 227) will now head to the Assembly floor for a vote, & then could land on ’s desk!

A safety net to protect all workers, regardless of immigration status, is desperately needed in California. We won’t stop until excluded workers receive their hard-earned unemployment benefits! ✊LEARN MORE: Safetynetforall.org

Recap of our community walk at Fairmount Park! Enjoying time together, playing bingo, and celebrating our three lucky winners. 🌳 Thank you to everyone that joined us, keep a look out for our next wellness workshop! 🌟

We want to ensure we include the voices and experiences of residents in the high desert so we have a few questions we would like you to answer. All your answers will be confidential and will be published/presented anonymously and any contact information collected will only be used to deliver the gift card to compensate you for your time. This should take about 10 minutes. You can find the surveys in English and Spanish at the link in our bio or go to:
Spanish: bit.ly/ReimaginarAdelanto
English: bit.ly/reimagineadelanto
If you have any questions email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (442) 249-0304

Join IEIYC for the first event in our wellness series! Come along for an evening Community Walk on July 31, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Fairmount Park. 🌿 Enjoy a group walk outdoors, activities, and a chance to win a prize! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other folks and enjoy the beauty of Riverside. Get ready for an easy and enjoyable route, don’t forget your comfy shoes and water!

RSVP Here: RSVP: bit.ly/3zEBejE 🌿

For more information, contact [email protected]. See you there!

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Digital Organizer! 📣

Are you passionate about immigrant youth advocacy and skilled in digital organizing? The IEIYC is hiring a part-time Digital Organizer! ✨

We are looking for a dedicated individual to help amplify our mission through online engagement and community outreach.

❗For more details about the job and to apply, please visit: https://linktr.ee/IEIYC or see the link in our Instagram bio!

Join us in making a difference!

Throughout history, BIPOC communities have created their own systems of support to sustain collective well-being. This included cultural traditions, language, stories, food, art, and more. That’s why it’s important to continue creating welcoming and inclusive spaces where community can feel seen and heard and connect through their lived experiences.

🌟 How are you holding space for connection this Mental Health Awareness Month? Dive into the many resources created by the Mental Health Coalition! See link in bio.

Commemorating freedom and the ongoing fight for justice 🖤✊🏽🌟 As we celebrate , we also acknowledge that the journey towards full liberation and equality is far from over. Let’s continue to learn from our history and work together for a brighter, more inclusive future for all of us. If you are a guest in these spaces, please educate yourself on Juneteenth's history and be respectful of those in attendance of these celebrations. Happy Juneteenth! ✨

IEIYC had the opportunity to travel to Washington DC alongside the coalition! We briefed representatives on the dire conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, stressing the urgent need for their support in its permanent closure. We also rallied through the city! ⛓️‍💥🏛️ Take a look!