SOMOS ONE: Barrientos Scholarship Foundation Responds to Immigration Raids
A Message from Tony Aguilera, President of the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation in Response to Recent Immigration Enforcement Activity in Omaha
To our Students, Families, and Community Partners,
The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation was built on the values of family, education, working hard, opportunity, and unity — SOMOS ONE. These values feel especially important now, as many in our Latino community are experiencing fear, uncertainty, and disruption following recent ICE enforcement actions in Omaha.
Our message is simple and clear:
We support Community:
We support our families. We support our students. We support our partners.
The individuals affected include parents, workers, and neighbors — people who rise early, work hard, and provide for their families with dignity. While immigration remains a complex issue, we believe every family deserves to be treated with humanity and respect.
The Barrientos Scholarship Foundation remains fully committed to our mission:
To remove financial barriers for talented Latino youth in Nebraska and help them pursue their dreams through education and a future career opportunity. That mission doesn’t pause during difficult times — it becomes even more vital.
We know this moment weighs heavy. YOU are not alone. This is when community matters most — and we are walking beside you with encouragement, resources, and connection.
As our partners at the Latino Economic Development Council (LEDC) have said:
“We stand together. We protect each other. We move forward — as one.”
At BSF, we echo that call: SOMOS ONE.
Resources to Stay Informed and Supported
📌 LEDC Resource Hub – Visit here! The site includes legal contacts, family preparedness plans, mental health guidance, and emergency steps.
🛡️ Plan Ahead
• Talk to your children about emergencies
• Keep vital documents accessible
• Know your trusted contacts
🤝 Need Support? Reach Out
Whether you're a student, parent, or partner — BSF is here to help connect you to support.
In moments of challenge, we turn to our values. Together, we rise, regroup, and press forward — for our youth, our families, and our future.
With commitment and unity,
SOMOS ONE.
Sincerely,
Tony Aguilera
President
Barrientos Scholarship Foundation