“Our hope is that this program will be beneficial for both the participants and the communities they will be serving as they share critical information and resources that will help undocumented people navigate the changing political landscape and push back against all the uncertainty they are currently facing.” — Hugo Lopez Muñoz, Program Coordinator

In the face of threats to the DACA program, the Home Is Here Opportunity Program provides undocumented people leadership experience, professional development, one-on-one mentorship, and connection with other immigrant leaders while empowering and building resiliency in their immigrant community.

Program Benefits

Home Is Here Opportunity Program participants:

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

Participant Qualifications

All program participants must:

• Have a personal connection to the undocumented experience and are interested in learning more about entrepreneurship, advocacy, and organizing.
• Will be residing 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 and access to computer and internet.
• Commit to 10-15 hours/week from November 2024 through March 2025.
• Attend virtual opening orientation on November 4, 2024 and closing celebration on March 14, 2025.
• Read the HIH Program expectations and commitment here.

Application Process

All applicants must:

1. Be nominated by a Home Is Here partner organization. You may reach out for a nomination from the organization you are connected to:
   • Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
   • CASA
   • Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICCIR)
   • Juntos
   • United We Dream (UWD) and UWD affiliates
   • Worker 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.

Read the Program Description

All application materials are DUE Monday, October 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT.