In the past, we have partnered with Mason leaders and students to achieve our mission of serving undocumented young adults at Mason. We also work closely with Mason Dreamers, an advocacy student organization at Mason and connect Mason student researchers with our scholars. This gives […]
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Through storytelling, harmony, dancing and music, the Dream Project’s Voices for Solidarity concert was a wonderful success. Over two hundred people gathered in solidarity to support not only the Dream Project, but also our diversity and complexity. The quality of performances we witnessed were breathtaking.
It still has yet to hit me that I went through this amazing ride where I met so many people who taught me so many things. I have even met friends who I have chosen to be my future suite mates for sophomore year. I
From listening to deeply moving speeches from our students to sharing a delicious meal prepared by the Parent’s Committee, the Dream Project’s 9th Annual Holiday Dinner was a fantastic celebration of our community. We were honored to be joined by over 150 students, families, community
Through my summer internship at the Dream Project, I learned that leaders are not necessarily the people with high paying salaries or impressive resumes. Leaders are our moms, our neighbors, our teachers. As an informed individual, I am compelled to believe that my education is
We know it can be hard to receive a constant stream of bad news when it comes to immigration. Parents are deported. Children are separated from their families. A solution is out of sight. Please let our 2017-2018 Annual Report be your glimmer of hope. We are excited to
On Thursday, September 27, Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez, founder and current Chairman of the Board of the Dream Project, received the William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community Award from the Arlington Community Foundation in Arlington, Virginia. The Arlington Community Foundation uses the power of philanthropy
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Since last summer DACA recipients have suffered the anxiety, the political attacks, and the uncertainty around DACA. We always knew DACA, our saving grace, was temporary, but still we rejoiced and celebrated this program that magically fixed our lives. A driver’s license, airplane trips, in-state
Please read “Progressive Voice: Celebrating the Achievements of Young Neighbors, Who Happen to be Immigrants” by Dream Project Board Member Joseph Leitmann-Santa Cruz. “For the past two years, I have had the privilege of being on the Board of Directors of the Arlington-based Dream Project.
