Our Story
Home One Rise. One Fall. Over 10 years of Empowerment! Browse UWD’s story by year, or view a chronological timeline of events below. 1999 Early 2000’s 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 The Dream Act is Drafted In 1999, the first version of what […]
The National UndocuFund
Over 300 people have already applied for the NationalUndocuFund and we are no longer accepting applications. The NationalUndocuFund We’re here to help! As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic deepens on our communities, the immigrant youth of United We Dream are adding direct financial assistance as the next phase of our comprehensive response plan. Donate […]
Ending DACA Would Have Wide-Ranging Effects but Immigrant Youth are Fired Up and Politically Engaged
Authors: TOM K. WONG, SANAA ABRAR, TOM JAWETZ, IGNACIA RODRIGUEZ KMEC, PATRICK O’SHEA, GREISA MARTINEZ ROSAS, AND PHILIP E. WOLGIN Since it was first announced on June 15, 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy has provided work authorization and temporary relief from deportation to approximately 822,000 undocumented young people across the United States. From July 16 […]
How U.S. Citizens Can Protect the Immigrant Community From Immigration Agents.
Now, more than ever, it is important for U.S. Citizen allies of immigrants to support the immigrant community by taking real actions if they witness a raid by immigration agents. But what can you do? Here are some ways you can support:
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Go By Alex Martinez Illustrated by Felix Quintana Facebook Twitter i am exhausted and running out of gas, but friends want a selfie. The sign behind me says welcome to Arizona and I can’t help but wonder if I am really welcomed. Midwestern states were a blur. 2020 was a blur, one that sneaks up […]
2021 UndocuHealth Report
In collaboration with the Latinx Immigrant Health Alliance (LIHA), United We Dream launched a new mental health report surveying over 600 undocumented youth and adults over the span of 10 months to best understand how our community’s health and wellbeing were impacted during COVID-19, in addition to the continued attacks from the Trump administration, the constant threat […]
Biden’s final DACA rule is out! – Here’s what you need to know.
The final DACA rule is meant to replace the 2012 DACA Memo from DHS to further legitimize DACA in courts. However, it does not change the current status of DACA. The Biden Administration has fallen short of its promise to “preserve and fortify” DACA, and has missed the opportunity to expand and update DACA to […]
Scholarships Open to All Students
If you’re undocumented or have DACA, going to college or university can seem financially daunting. We’ve got your back! We put together a list of the latest scholarships open to undocumented students and/or DACA recipients. Latest scholarships:
DACA Update: Biden Administration Plans Healthcare Expansion for DACA Recipients
The Biden Administration announced that the Department of Health and Human Services is expanding eligibility to allow DACA recipients to enroll in health care coverage through the ACA marketplace & Medicaid. This is expected to take effect by the end of April. As a result of immigrant youth and our communities organizing – hundreds of […]
Top 5 Things You Should Know About Anti-Immigrant Law SB 1718
Governor Ron Desantis signed the anti-immigrant bill SB 1718 into law. This harmful law is a laundry list of cruel policies meant to encroach upon the day-to-day lives of immigrants and those around them. This law goes into effect starting July 1st, 2023. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Traveling into Florida. Providing transportation […]
