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(Hired)NOW HIRING: Development Coordinator
Development Coordinator Salary Range (Part Time: 20 hours a week) About the Dream Project Founded in 2010, the Dream Project’s mission is to empower students from Virginia’s immigrant community to succeed in college or vocational training through scholarships, mentoring, family engagement, and holistic support throughout
(Hired) NOW HIRING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR About the Dream Project The Dream Project empowers students from Virginia’s immigrant community to succeed in college or vocational training through scholarships, mentoring, family engagement, and holistic support throughout their education. The Dream Project was established in 2010, when a small group of
Immigration Registration Requirement Fact-Sheet
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented a non-citizen registration requirement. A legal challenge to the registration program has been denied by a court, and it appears the registration rules will go into effect. Do not panic! Read this fact sheet to see
(Position Filled) NOW HIRING: Mentoring Coordinator, Contract
Job Description: Mentoring Coordinator (View PDF Here) Organization: Dream Project Position Type: Hybrid (Must be located in the Northern Virginia region). Contract (20 hours per month) This role will require primarily evening and weekend hours to accommodate program activities. Preferred start date is May 19,
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Supporter Spotlight: Board Chair Tim Lawler
The following story is from the Dream Project’s 2024 Annual Report “Supporter Spotlight” section. This year, we featured Board Chair and Mentor, Tim Lawler. Read Tim’s story below. “For the past three years I have had the privilege of being a Dream Project mentor –
How to Use “DESIGNATION OF A STANDBY GUARDIAN” Form
In the event a parent is taken by immigration officers, it is not too early to plan for a trusted adult to take care of the children under the age of 18. What is the Designation of Standby Guardian? Virginia law has a provision, section 16.1-352,
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The Role of Immigrant Parents in their Kids’ Post-High School Education
This report, compiled by a Dream Project alumna, highlights the challenges parents of Dream Project students face and the strategies they pursue to help their kids attain higher education despite their immigration status. This project was funded by Virginia Humanities from a grant from State Council
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VASA Overview
Beginning in January 2022, a new financial aid application has been made available for Virginia students who are ineligible to complete the federal FAFSA form, including undocumented students and those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) Application