For our Outreach Coordinator Jocelyn Casanova, the stories of children separated from their parents at the border is personal and heartbreaking: For years as a child, I had recurring nightmares. I was only four years old when I came to the United States with my mom, and we were separated near the border. For me, […]
Read MoreCrystal’s story
Crystal started our Code the Dream program a little under a year ago, and we’re so glad she did. Take two minutes to hear about her experience.
Read MoreWelcome Daisy!
We are very excited to welcome the newest member of our team — Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, who began last week as our Code the Dream Director. Daisy was one of our first Code the Dream students before spending the last two years as a software developer for Duke University. She came to the U.S. from Ghana when […]
Read MoreA huge loss
Yesterday thousands of young Americans found out that within just a few months they could lose their jobs and be deported. For some of our Uniting NC staff and many of our Code the Dream students, this would mean losing the only home they can remember. Some have lived here since elementary school, others since […]
Read MoreMarch 18: Foro Legal / Legal Forum (Siler City)
(English below) APÚNTESE PARA RESERVAR SU ASIENTO. Inscripción a las 8:30 AM, el programa empieza a las 9:30. Hablaremos sobre: Conozca sus derechos. Plan de emergencia para familias (cartas poderes); Diálogo con Agentes de la Ley de Chatham; Actualización de las órdenes ejecutivas; Leyes de NC que impactan a los inmigrantes, ¡y más! Gratis! Mesas informativas de abogados y agencias, musica en vivo y se puede comprar su almuerzo en el evento. Mas información aquí
SIGN UP TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. The Legal Fair is an all-day event. Registration starts at 8:30AM, and the program at 9:30 AM. Workshops about: Know your rights; Emergency family planning (powers of attorney); Dialog with Chatham; Law Enforcement officials; Update on executive orders; NC laws that impact immigrants; and more! Information tables from attorneys and non-profit agencies. Live music and other entertainment during lunch. Free! Lunch will be for sale at the event. Click here for more information
Read MoreStand With Us – A new way to keep up with how you can support immigrants in NC
There’s a lot going on right now affecting immigrants and refugees in the United States. For every effort to ban people, there are also positive efforts to lend support — so much so that it’s getting hard to keep track. That’s why we’re launching Stand With Us, a regularly updated list and email service to keep track […]
Read MorePodcast Video: Meet Hetvin! (Ep.6)
Hetvin is a kind-hearted young woman from India. She enjoys meeting new friends while at school and work. In this episode she shares pictures of her family and friends from India.
Read MoreBillboard: A Call for Immigrants to be Welcomed
In early October 2016 a banner in rural Atkinson, NC read, “We must kill the white trash who hire illegal aliens,” purporting to cite the Bible as support. Uniting NC strives to make North Carolina feel like home for everyone, including immigrants and refugees. This is why we created a billboard, shown above, that is located […]
Read MoreCTD grad and instructor Cruz Nuñez featured in the North State Journal
As a graduate of Code the Dream, Cruz Nuñez shared his experience with the North Carolina’s new statewide newspaper, the North State Journal. Cruz describes his experience as a recipient of DACA and the challenges he and other students have in seeking out higher education. Please read the full article here. This article in the […]
Read MorePodcast Video: Meet Rachel (Ep. 5)
Rachel is originally from the Congo. She is a young, ambitious mother and student who recently moved to North Carolina. In this episode, she talks about her aspirations for her daughter’s future as well as hers.
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