GEM Adult Day Services, Inc. and the Nags Head Lions invite you to Harmony Café on Friday, July 10th -   7-9pm - at St. Andrews by the Sea in Nags Head.  The Cafe supports the Nags Head Lions Club programs of vision support and GEM's programs supporting family caregivers by providing group respite; caregivers support group, education and training programs for caregivers. Delicious homemade desserts, endless coffee from Southern Bean, chilled water compliments of Courtney Gallop plus live entertainment all for just $10.00 a ticket!  For more information call Gail at 252-480-3354."

Every year, U.S. high schools graduate approximately 65,000 immigrant students. Brought to this country as young children, they have grown up in American K-12 schools and share our culture and values. Like their U.S.-born peers, they dream of pursuing higher education. Unfortunately, due to their immigration status, they are barred from the opportunities that make a college education affordable - in-state tuition rates, state and federal grants and loans, most private scholarships, and the ability to legally work their way through college.

If passed, the "Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act" would facilitate access to college for immigrant students in the U.S. by restoring states' rights to offer in-state tuition to immigrant students residing in their state. The "DREAM Act" would also provide a path to citizenship for hardworking immigrant youth who were brought to the U.S. as young children and to pursue higher education or military service, enabling them to contribute fully to our society.

For a pro-Dream Act perspective, check out the Adelante Education Coalition the North Carolina Blog.   The group is urging supporters to call Senator Hagan's office on July 2rd and August 3rd, call Senator Kay Hagan's office. Her D.C. office number is 202-224-6342. Talking points are also contained in the blog.

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