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Only the people
save the people

Solo el pueblo salva el pueblo

Dreamers Mothers in Action (DMIA) is an immigrant-led, grassroots organization bringing families, mothers, workers, and young people together across Virginia. We believe those closest to the struggles should lead the change. Through education, organizing, and collective action, we build community power, develop leaders, and stand together for dignity, justice, and a better future for all. Because Only The People Save The People.

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The 2030 Census could leave our families uncounted

On September 10, 2026, the U.S. Census Bureau proposed two structural changes to the decennial census:

  1. Exclude certain noncitizens and undocumented residents from the population count.
  2. Eliminate questions on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

This would create severe inaccuracies in population counts and interfere with federal support for public services.

Public comments close November 2, 2026

Tell the Census Bureau now: I count!

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We care for so many families. Who cares for ours?

DMIA has joined 1 Million Care Conversations, a national campaign with NDWA. The survey asks what care really looks like: who looks after our children, who looks after our parents as they grow older, and who supports the people in our families living with a disability.

  • Parents and families with children, and anyone caring for an older adult or a person with a disability.
  • Domestic and care workers, who carry so much of this work for other families.
  • Anyone who wants to share what care looks like in their own life.

Your answers join a national conversation with one million people, so that decisions about the future of care are not made without hearing from us.

Help us reach 100 responses by November 25, 2026

It takes about 5 minutes: your voice counts

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ICE in our neighborhoods: you are not alone

DMIA helps run PODER VA, a free and confidential hotline for immigrants, their families and their neighbors anywhere in Virginia. If you see enforcement activity, or something happens to someone you love, you do not have to work out what to do on your own.

  • Report ICE activity anywhere in the Commonwealth.
  • Get help for a family member who has been detained.
  • Ask what your rights are and be connected with legal help.

Your information stays confidential and is never shared with immigration authorities. You do not need documents of any kind to call, and it costs nothing.

Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. · English and Spanish

Save the number before you need it: 844-ALERT-VA

CALL 844-253-7882
PODERVA.ORG

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BUILDING LEADERSHIP FROM WITHIN

Fostering leaders from the collective strength in our communities

Dreamers Mothers in Action advocates for community leadership development to uplift marginalized voices and create long-lasting change on their own terms.

HOW WE DO IT

Our Initiatives

Mentorship and Community Support

DMIA promotes the strengthening of communities through mentoring programs.

Through peer support, we foster the exchange of experiences and access to essential resources. These spaces build trust and create support networks within the community.

Education and Training Workshops

DMIA organizes workshops to promote the comprehensive well-being of families through the acquisition of practical skills.

Topics include job training, financial education, community resources and leadership development. We especially focus on strengthening the leadership of domestic workers, promoting their active participation in decision-making and advocacy.

Mutual Aid, Direct Support, and Resource Management

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Advocacy for Labor Rights and Civic Participation

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