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MLOV is made up of several different teams all working to foster leadership and provide tools for greater civic participation of immigrants in DC who do not speak English as their primary language in solutions that impact their lives. Together, we mobilize the community to prompt systemic change to meet the goal of language justice in the District.

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Our mission is to foster leadership and provide tools for greater civic participation of immigrants in DC who do not speak English as their primary language in solutions that impact their lives.

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Explore the latest news and updates from MLOV.

MLOV Response to the State of the Union (SOTU)

In this year's State of the Union address, President Biden's discussion on immigrants was predominantly centered around his proposal to bolster border security. This singular focus overlooks the diverse array of concerns that weigh on immigrant families across the United States.
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MLOV Launches New Immigrant Youth Mentorship Program

For many young individuals who have arrived in the United States as refugees or immigrants, the journey to a new homeland is marked by prolonged periods of displacement and numerous challenges.
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Hiram Cortez appointed new MLOV Executive Director

The MLOV Board of Directors is extremely pleased to announce we have appointed Hiram Cortez as our new Executive Director, effective February 13, 2023.
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Let’s keep immigrant families housed for the holidays - and beyond

Last Tuesday, Council passed the largest budget in DC history to help thousands of residents have a stable livelihood as the pandemic continues to rage.
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DC Budget Wins for the People, But Still More Work Ahead

Last Tuesday, Council passed the largest budget in DC history to help thousands of residents have a stable livelihood as the pandemic continues to rage.
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Supporting Essential Immigrant Workers

Essential workers are heroes. They risked their lives throughout the pandemic to keep the rest of us safe. Now it is long past time for essential workers to receive compensation for their hard work. Essential workers deserve more than praise, they deserve hero pay.
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Nuevos menores no acompañados se reúnen con sus familias en DC

Es la frase repetida que se siempre y desde niño había escuchado y que refería a las opciones de vida próspera que se viviría por miles de inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos.

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Our team been handpicked from the best in the industry to ensure a versatile range of perspectives from all cultures.
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