named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adelante Scholarship Fund
Provides $500–$1,000 scholarships to Adelante alumni pursuing college or trade school education to cover tuition, books, transportation, and other expenses
Adelante Summer Program
Free 10-day residential summer program for undocumented high school students outside New York City that covers college admissions, activism, and community building
Power Weekend
3-day fall retreat for undocumented and immigrant youth to build community, develop leadership skills, and engage in advocacy through workshops and panels
Youth Organizing Circle
Monthly gathering for immigrant youth in the Hudson Valley to build leadership, advocacy, and organizing skills in a supportive environment
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 2 activities
- Advocacy campaigns on immigration reform and education accessEngages members in advocacy campaigns at local, state, and federal levels focused on immigration reform, education access, and immigrant rights, including legislative and institutional campaigns to advance justice in New York State.
- Policy research and institutional consultation on supporting undocumented studentsEngages students in researching new policy directions, provides feedback to colleges on becoming undocumented-friendly, and offers consulting services to colleges and universities to improve support systems for undocumented students.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Direct support and resource provision for undocumented youthProvides support and resources to undocumented youth in the Hudson Valley, including educational assistance to individuals and families regardless of program participation, beginning with founding-year programming in 2016.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership development and organizing programs for immigrant youthOrganizes an annual 3-day retreat called Power Weekend and hosts a monthly Youth Organizing Circle for undocumented and immigrant youth in the Hudson Valley to build leadership, advocacy, and organizing skills, including event planning, coalition building, and campaign development.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentorship and educational planning support for undocumented studentsProvides ongoing mentorship, quarterly reunions, and peer and professional support to help undocumented students explore their legal status, develop educational roadmaps, and plan for college, including through summer sessions and regular check-ins.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Scholarship program for undocumented studentsOffers at least four annual scholarships of $500–$1,000 to graduates of Adelante Student Voices for educational expenses, with 13 scholarships awarded in the previous year.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Summer leadership and college preparation program for undocumented studentsOperates a free 10-day overnight summer program at a residential college in the Hudson Valley, New York, covering college admissions and activism for undocumented students, with program activities including securing speakers, trips, mentoring, and application processes involving online forms, transcripts, and interviews.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer and community engagement networkOperates a volunteer network that supports young emerging leaders, engages individuals from diverse professional backgrounds in fundraising and awareness-raising, and supports organizational growth and program operations in the Hudson Valley.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$173K
Contributions & grants$172K99%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$460%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$38K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +96.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BRIAN VASQUEZ — Director
- GRECIA DOMINGUEZ HUESCA — Director
- KENNY NIENHUSSER — Director
- KITZIA MARTINEZ ROJAS — Director
- MARTHA GARCIA — Director
- ROBERTO MULLER — Director
- SINI STEPHAN — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Hofstra Law Asylum Clinic Partner — Represented asylum-seeking clients through the Hofstra Law Asylum Clinic during law school.
- Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act Government — Provides guidance to undocumented students on accessing TAP funding under the DREAM Act.
- Katia Partner — Staff or volunteer contact who supports applicants through the scholarship process
- Rivera-Julka Law Group Partner — Interned at the Rivera-Julka Law Group, gaining experience in immigration law.
- SUNY Binghamton Partner — Student affiliation of a current board member and former program participant.
- Safe Passage Project Partner — Collaborated with the Safe Passage Project to represent unaccompanied minors in immigration court.
- Susie Partner — Staff or volunteer contact who supports applicants through the scholarship process
- Visión Adelante Coalition — Youth-led group that plays an integral role in the Youth Organizing Committee and co-facilitates the Youth Organizing Circle.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Joy-Centered, Holistic Youth Leadership Developmentmethodology: joy-centered organizingBy integrating political education, skill-building, and community action with joy, creativity, and peer connection, the organization sustains long-term youth engagement and leadership development because positive emotional experiences counteract trauma and burnout, fostering resilience and collective belonging.
- Peer and Lived-Experience Mentorship Modelmethodology: peer_and_mentor_supported_developmentBy pairing undocumented students with mentors who share lived experience of undocumented status and commitment to immigrant justice, the organization strengthens trust, relevance, and effectiveness in mentorship, leading to better navigation of college access and legal systems because shared identity and values enhance relational support and program fidelity.
- Student-Led Advocacy for Systems Changemethodology: student_led_advocacyBy centering undocumented students as leaders in policy research, advocacy, and institutional consultation, the organization drives systemic change because empowering participants as agents of change increases the legitimacy, accuracy, and impact of reform efforts while fostering long-term civic engagement.