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Pell Grants for DACA Students!

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Biden administration has included a proposal that could expand Pell Grant eligibility to some undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children in its fiscal 2022 budget request. This was released in April 9, and the budget presented would expand Pell eligibility to participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (also known as […]

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June Newsletter

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DREAM Iowa Times JUNE Hello friend, DREAM Iowa hopes to keep our allies informed of important happenings across the state through this monthly newsletter. Save The Date! First Des Moines Latino film festival! June 18 – 20, 2021! Join the Latino Center of Iowa for a 3 day celebration of the Latinx culture through arts, […]

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Mental Health Resources

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and DREAM Iowa is happy to present different resources that could help minorities in the country. According to the American Psychiatric Association, undocumented immigrants suffer from mental illnesses before, during and after immigration. Trauma and stressors before, during, and after immigration: Undocumented immigrants often experience trauma at various stages of […]

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Health Disparities in People of Color During COVID-19

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COVID-19 brought a pandemic that affected us globally. However, in the United States people of color have endured evident disparities in casualties and cases. According to the immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci says that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially […]

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MAY NEWSLETTER

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DREAM Iowa Times MAY Hello friend, DREAM Iowa hopes to keep our allies informed of important happenings across the state through this monthly newsletter. Save The Date! Come join Des Moines United F.C. vs. Barilleros F.C. A soccer game to unite our community! This game is happening on June 12th, 2021 at the Valley Stadium […]

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