Meet a New American: Mayorin de la Rosa’s Journey from the Dominican Republic to U.S. Citizenship
From the Dominican Republic to a U.S. Citizen
CTInsider columnist John Breunig sat down with Mayorin de la Rosa — a child psychologist from the Dominican Republic who built a thriving daycare center in Stamford and recently became a U.S. citizen with the guidance and support of B1C's immigration legal team. Her journey is one of faith, resilience, and determination: from selling her apartment in the Dominican Republic to fund her dream, to acing her citizenship test and finally feeling safe in the country she now calls home. Her story is a testament to what immigrant families can achieve when they have the right support behind them.
Read Mayorin's full story here: https://www.ctinsider.com/opinion/article/american-immigrant-citizen-fourth-22332448.php
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Building One Community (also known as B1C) is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 that provides a comprehensive resource center for immigrants in the greater Stamford area. The mission of Building One Community is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families. Since its inception, the organization has served over 22,500 immigrants from 133 countries. B1C provides free services that educate, employ, empower, and engage immigrants and the broader community. Programs offered include English language learning, family services, academic enrichment, immigration legal services, and workforce development programs. Community volunteers, donors, and partnerships are an essential component of the growth of Building One Community. For more information, please visit www.B1C.org.