About Us
For more information on how you can support this effort contact:
Javier Gonzalez (213) 291-0734 or at javgonz@sol-california.com
For media inquiries contact: Mary Gutierrez (213) 276-3384 or at mgutierrez@launionaflcio.org
For our online and video campaign contact: Rick Jacobs (310) 860-1307 or at rick@richarddjacobs.com
For logistical information contact: Elda Martinez (213) 291-0734 or at e.martinez@sol-california.com
For media inquiries contact: Mary Gutierrez (213) 276-3384 or at mgutierrez@launionaflcio.org
For our online and video campaign contact: Rick Jacobs (310) 860-1307 or at rick@richarddjacobs.com
For logistical information contact: Elda Martinez (213) 291-0734 or at e.martinez@sol-california.com
About Us
What is the Dreams Across America Tour?
The Dreams Across America Tour is a nationwide journey via train that educates the public to dispel myths, give real facts, and shares personal stories about the need for just and humane immigration reform in this country.
In eight days (June 13th- 20th) via ten cities, the tour will bring together one hundred diverse individuals from throughout the country referred to as Dreamers. These Dreamers will share their compelling stories and reinforce what still holds true today – no matter our backgrounds, immigrant or native born, we all cherish the values that make this country prosper. However, only by working together to address our nation’s broken immigration laws, can we continue to achieve and live the American dream.
Dreamers from throughout the country will take their story to our Nation’s Capital. Major stops will include Los Angeles, San Antonio, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Boston. As the Dreamers embark on the journey, their stories and those of thousands of others will be prominently highlighted via our website, blogs, video, and earned media.
The tour is a physical expression by a hundred who represent thousands. The stories of those who travel on the train will be told on line, but most importantly, this launches a campaign to get America talking about immigration in one central location. Anyone can post their own immigration story, whether they are first or fourth generation, via You Tube. We seek stories from all sides of the discussion so that a real discussion can occur.
The Dreams Across America Tour will conclude in Washington, D.C. on June 19 and 20 where Dreamers from across the country will join hundreds of immigrant children and their families at an event organized by the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM). Dreamers will also have the opportunity to share their stories with Members of Congress so they may hear first-hand from their constituents about the human impact of our broken immigration system and the need for just immigration reform legislation that addresses the realities of our country, economy and immigrant families.