CT Students for a Dream

06/06/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Today, we celebrate the hard work, determination, and resilience that brought you to this milestone. Whether you're heading to college, starting a career, or organizing in your community,

Thank you for being part of the C4D family and for helping build a stronger future for immigrant communities across Connecticut. We are proud of everything you've accomplished and can't wait to see what comes next.

Congratulations, graduates. Your journey continues, and we're cheering you on every step of the way.

06/05/2026

Today is World Environment Day.

The environment is more than nature. It’s the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the communities we call home.

Climate change and environmental harm don’t impact everyone equally. Too often, immigrant communities, low-income communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of color face the greatest challenges.

Protecting our environment means protecting our communities.

This World Environment Day, let’s commit to a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future for all.

06/04/2026

"I’m not here just to share my fear. I’m here asking for action."

At a recent New Haven Board of Alders meeting, C4D member-organizer Valentina Diaz spoke about the reality many immigrant communities are facing and called on local leaders to take action to protect immigrant families.

Students, workers, and families should be able to go about their daily lives without fear.

Read the full article here: https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/06/02/im-here-asking-for-action/?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio

06/02/2026

Join us this Saturday for C4D’s Statewide Celebration & Graduation Ceremony!

We’re coming together to celebrate the Class of 2026, recognize member achievements, and spend time in community with young people from across Connecticut.

Saturday, June 6
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location provided upon registration

Registration is required to receive the event location.

Whether you're graduating, celebrating a fellow member, or joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there.

05/29/2026

Community pressure works.

For months, young people, immigrant families, organizers, workers, and community members across Connecticut and beyond spoke out against Avelo’s decision to profit from ICE deportation flights. Recently, Avelo announced the decision to step away from the partnership points to what we already knew: collective action made a difference.

Read and share the article:

Read Home at Yale Daily News

05/29/2026

TOMORROW ONLY!!! Don't miss the, "Fight to Protect Immigrants in CT," photo exhibit, created by Colectivo de Defensa de Hartford / Hartford Deportation Defense.

Saturday, May 30th, 3-7P in Hartford. Free and open to the public.

Only when we support one another do we build community.

Hartford Deportation Defense is showcasing the fight for immigrant rights with a photo exhibit on Saturday, May 30.

05/28/2026

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong recently released a memorandum to public officials, public agencies, and private organizations outlining policy guidance regarding immigration matters.

Knowing your rights matters. Whether you’re in a public space or a private one, understanding when ICE needs a judicial warrant can help protect you and your community.

Watch, save, and share this reel to help spread important information.

Connecticut Office of the Attorney General

05/26/2026

For two days, the C4D Team came together for a staff retreat where we reflected, discussed, and planned for the future of our organization. Thank you- Dr. Ana Maria and Malena- for facilitating and leading us through a packed agenda!

05/22/2026

C4D staff and Board members recently gathered to connect, reflect, and strengthen our collective impact. We were especially excited to celebrate Liz for six years of dedicated service on the C4D Board of Directors and for the leadership and commitment she continues to bring to our community.

05/20/2026

Last Friday, our Danbury members came together to prepare for an exciting milestone: high school graduation. During the meeting, they spent time designing their graduation caps and getting ready to celebrate all they’ve accomplished.

We’re proud to see our members making these moments their own and bringing their creativity, joy, and stories into such an important day. We can’t wait to see all they continue to achieve and the paths they build moving forward.