“The fear I have felt is not mine alone. It is a fear shared by so many others. But the hope I have felt is not mine alone either. It is a collective hope, one that binds us together and drives us forward. Through Immigrants Rising, I was motivated to be a part of the positive change I so desperately wanted to see in the world.” — B. Rodriguez

In the face of threats to the DACA program, the Home Is Here Opportunity Program provides leadership experience, professional development, one-on-one mentorship, and space to build a resilient community for individuals with personal connections to the immigrant experience.

Our hope is that this program will be beneficial for both the participants and the communities they will serve as they share critical information and resources that will help immigrants navigate the changing political landscape and push back against the uncertainty they currently face, regardless of their status.

Program Benefits

Home Is Here Opportunity Program participants:

• Receive a $7,000 stipend upon completion of the program.
• Expand their knowledge about resources and support available to immigrant entrepreneurs.
• Sharpen their planning, communication, facilitation, and time-management skills.
• Receive group mentorship.
• Become part of a nationwide network of immigrant leaders.

Participant Qualifications

All program participants must:

• Have direct knowledge of and personal connection to the immigrant experience, and be interested in learning more about entrepreneurship, advocacy, and organizing.
  • We especially encourage folks who have lived experience of immigrating or migrating to the U.S.
• Reside in the U.S. during the entire duration of the program.
• Have prior experience and comfort in public speaking, sharing your story, and community building.
• Have basic computer skills, plus access to a computer and a reliable internet connection.
• Commit to 10-15 hours/week from October 2025 through March 2026.
• Attend virtual opening orientation on September 29, 2025, and closing celebration on March 13, 2026.
• Read the program expectations and commitment here.

Application Process

1. Applicants nominated by a Home Is Here partner organization will receive priority. You may reach out for a nomination from the organization you are connected to:
   • Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
   • Make the Road NY
   • CASA
   • Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICCIR)
   • Juntos
   • United We Dream (UWD) and UWD affiliates
   • Workers Defense
   • Other Home Is Here partner organizations
2. Submit the online application form and all supplementary materials by the deadline.

If you are a Home Is Here partner organization, you may nominate a candidate through this form by August 1, 2025.

Read the Program Description here.

The program application will open on July 16, 2025. All application materials are DUE Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.