826NYC stands with families. We seek to create a space where all students are free to tell their stories and to explore the world around them on their own terms. We stand with families and policies that help students thrive, no matter their origins. Every day, we ask students to express themselves and bravely write their own futures and it is critical that, as an organization, we do the same.

We are standing with our students, their families, and communities. We stand with the leaders they will become and in the service of their education. Access to that education and opportunity to thrive should not be thwarted and so we denounce the criminalization and detainment of immigrants and refugees under the so-called “zero tolerance” policy.

We are committed to supporting every student and family that participates in our programs by advocating for them and providing a space to process these policies.

Here are some helpful resources if you would like to learn more and get involved in this work:

Attend a protest or Know Your Rights training with Make the Road New York

Family separation at the US border – What you can do from New York Immigration Coalition

How to talk to your kids about immigration & family separation that’s happening at the border

Talking points to use when calling your representatives from Define American

Webinars from The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights