Become an Advocate
Help build a welcoming community for immigrants and refugees. Volunteer your time, support our work, or explore the resources below to learn how you can make a difference in your community.
At the Lantern Center, staff and volunteers help individuals speak up for themselves and their families, connect with community resources and work toward their personal, educational and career goals.
For more information, contact us at [email protected].
Community Connections
Attend a community BETTER TOGETHER meeting. For more information, email Alex Baum at [email protected].
Learn more about the work of the Jones County Migrant Inclusion Group.
Check them out on Facebook
Learn more about the work of the Dubuque for Refugee Children
Visit their Facebook page.
Building a Welcoming Dubuque
Advocate for DACA Recipients
DACA recipients contribute to our communities as healthcare workers, educators and other essential workers. According to the American Medical Association, an estimated 27,000 healthcare workers and support staff depend on DACA for authorization to work in the United States. They came to the United States as children and are part of our community—as neighbors, coworkers, parents and friends. The Lantern Center supports dignity, stability and a pathway to permanent legal status for DACA recipients and their families. Visit Home Is Here to learn more and explore ways to support these efforts.
Source: American Medical Association, June 2025
