Dear John,
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month. It’s also been 13 years since the DACA program began!
DACA enabled nearly one million immigrants to build a stable life for ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities in our own terms and pursue a career in all kinds of fields—education, law, healthcare, entrepreneurship, among many others. And yet, 13 years later, we are experiencing attempts to reverse and erase efforts for a just and thriving future that our communities fought so hard for, by way of the Stonewall Uprising in 1969 or today’s local residents resisting against ICE raids.
We’ve waited far too long for a working immigration system where families can be together and every person gets to live with dignity and respect. As we traverse through today’s rocky terrains, with our fears, worries, hopes, and determination close to our hearts, I am here to remind you: you are not alone.
I invite you to join Home Is Here’s DACA Community Call on Wednesday, July 2 at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET and learn more about what’s next for DACA, especially for directly impacted recipients in Texas and nationwide. Visit our Beyond DACA page to explore additional resources and options you may have.
This is an especially important and difficult time for us, but we will get through it together. For immediate resources and to learn what you can do to support undocumented immigrants in this moment, read our list on the Immigrants Rising website.
Together We Rise,
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Iliana Perez
Executive Director
Immigrants Rising
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Update on Immigrants Rising
On June 10, 2025, Immigrants Rising received a letter from the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, falsely accusing us and more than 200 other nonprofit organizations nationwide of using federal funding to support undocumented immigrants and “facilitate illegal immigration.” Read more about this letter and what we’re doing about it.
Make a monthly or one-time donation to support our work.
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WIN: $7.5 Million for SEED Initiative
We secured $7.5 million in the California state budget for the SEED Initiative! This means that immigrant social entrepreneurs in California can pursue entrepreneurship and build their businesses with additional support.
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AB 667 Moves through CA Legislation
The California State Assembly moved to pass AB 667, our co-sponsored bill to expand language access in professional licensing! Now, AB 667 is in the California State Senate and awaiting to get out of committee.
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Mental Health Career Program Applications Due 6/29
The Mental Health Career Program is for aspiring undocumented mental health professionals in California. This program is designed for individuals with a mental health-related master’s degree who need to accumulate hours toward their licensure. To learn more about program benefits and eligibility, read the Program Description & FAQ. Apply by Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT. DACA is not required to apply!
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2025 SUCCESS Convening Early Bird Ends Soon
Join us and The Presidents’ Alliance on September 11-12, 2025, for the 2025 SUCCESS National Convening in Chicago! Register by Monday, June 30, 2025, and receive a 10% early bird discount.
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Immigrants Rising on Summer Break
Immigrants Rising will be closed from June 30 to July 4 for a quick summer break. We will return on Monday, July 7!
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