Dreamer’s Club: New Name but Same Mission

Wright’s Undocumented Students Alliance has changed their name to the Dreamer’s Club. “The main reason why we changed it is because dreamers is a well known organization that works in highschools, that is the same thing that is the undocumented student alliance… it's more well known, the dreamers,” said Sofia Sanchez, the Dreamer Club president. 

“Our mission is to have a space that is open to all students, not just coming from an immigrant household or are immigrants themselves,” said Jocelyn Martinez, the club’s advisor and Wright’s undocumented student liaison. 

“It's for having space on campus that you can feel safe, more than anything advocacy for this population. Students as you may know, it's a hard time for a lot of higher ed in general, but I think that it's important in particular this population. The goal of the Dreamers Club is to make a safe space here on campus for all students, and the community.”

Martinez mentioned it is a priority to support the diverse immigrant community. “Not all undocumented students are Latino and I think sometimes we forget that there are so many, that we are not a monolith, that there is so much diversity in the immigrant community," Martinez said.

 Martinez added,  “My main goal is to make sure they have the support they need both here on campus and also external services,” Martinez said. “If they are wanting to be involved we are looking for membership, even if you are not undocumented yourself, you don't have to be. You could just be interested in serving the community," Martinez said.

Sanchez added, “If you care about the kids, the community, or the situation going on right now, everyone is welcomed no matter what.” 

The Dreamer's Club is here to advocate for the undocumented student population. Sanchez said, “We are here to advocate for you. If you feel like you're being a target right now, definitely come approach us.” Sanchez said. 

The Dreamers Club will be hosting an event called Blossoming Beyond Borders on April 16 in the atrium from 1-3 p.m. “Latin America has a tradition where you give yellow flowers to your loved one and we have a festival to welcome the spring.  We will have activities and prizes, free food. A way you can support the club is by going to the events,” said Sanchez. 

You can support the Dreamers Club by just attending club meetings and spreading the word. Martinez wanted to emphasize, “If you're interested in joining or learning more about the  Dreamer’s Club you can reach out to Sofia Sanchez ssanchez353@student.ccc.edu or Jocelyn Martinez jmartinez1051@ccc.edu 

From left to right: Anna Hernandez, Sofia Sanchez and Dana Pérez at a club day event tabling for the Dreamers Club. Photo Credit: Maureska Pinto.