Dreamers Dream Big Project

$1,430
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71% of $2,000 goal
15
Donors
This campaign ended on March 16, 2026, but you can still make a gift to California State University-Monterey Bay by clicking here!

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#OttersGive 2026
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About

Welcome to our OttersGive campaign for the Dreamers Dream Big Project, an initiative led by our passionate team of students. Our mission is to create transformative opportunities for undocumented students in our local area, providing them with essential college information and resources to pursue higher education and realize their dreams.

In partnership with CSUMB crowdfunding, we are dedicated to raising funds for a project that is much more than a campaign; it's a movement toward educational equity and empowerment. The funds raised will support informative workshops for students and school counselors, facilitate a Campus Experience Day, and enable outreach efforts that build awareness and support for this cause.

Our project is designed to:

  • Educate and Empower: Through workshops and resources, we aim to inform undocumented students about their opportunities for higher education, inspiring them to achieve their fullest potential.
  • Enhance Campus Experience: Organizing a Campus Experience Day will give students a firsthand look at college life and demystify the higher education journey.
  • Support College Students Building Leadership Skills: This project is led by Service Learning students who are passionate about learning how to support undocumented students and building initiatives.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State Monterey Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal State Monterey Bay complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

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Suitcase icon60%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon27%Community Members
Book icon14%Students
Gradhat icon7%Alumni
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Updates
THANK YOU!

Thank you for highlighting the strength of this community and giving to current and future Otters!

This is how #OttersGive!


88 days ago by Susan Mangan
We are halfway to our $117,000 goal!


Thanks to generous donors like YOU, we are already halfway to our goal!  

Every single dollar makes a difference in providing support to our Cal State Monterey Bay community. 

Would you encourage others to join you in making an impact?  

Together, let's make a difference! #OttersGive

94 days ago by Susan Mangan
Let's show them how #OttersGive

The Raft is STRONG!  

Thank you for giving towards current and future Otters!

94 days ago by Susan Mangan
Ready. Set. Give!

Every gift, big or small helps move us forward.

Make an impact today by supporting scholarships, life-changing programs, and initiatives that empower our community. 

Let’s come together and show the Strength of Us! 

#OttersGive

95 days ago by Susan Mangan