City Of Boston: 20 Immigrant-Serving Organizations Awarded Mini-Grants For We Are Boston 2022

Boston MA

16 December, 2021

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Press release from the City of Boston: December 15, 2021 BOSTON - To support the needs of our immigrant residents, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) are awarding $160,000 in mini-grants to 20 immigrant-serving organizations. The mini-grants are funded through corporate sponsorships for We Are Boston, an annual reception that honors the contributions immigrants make to our City.  "One third of Boston residents are immigrants," said Mayor Wu. "The health and wellbeing of our immigrant communities is central to our City's recovery and community. By making these investments now, we lay the foundation for generational change." "We work very closely with immigrant-serving nonprofits, and they told us what their communities need right now," said Yusufi Vali, Director of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement. "As we recover from this pandemic, we should seize the moment to identify disparities and close the gaps in innovative ways." The 20 diverse nonprofits will each receive $8,000 for operational support and capacity-building to serve immigrants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used for a wide range of services including basic needs assistance, mental health support, child and youth development, legal services, and digital equity. The following organizations are selected for this year's mini-grants:  Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc.: Operational and capacity-building support for cultural and nutritional programs for the 'Stay Informed' COVID-19 campaign Asian American Civic Association: Childcare for families who were not eligible for childcare vouchers Asian American Resource Workshop: Sustainable groceries and legal fees assistance to immigrant families Association of Haitian Women, Inc. (AFAB): Technology training for Haitian women and families in Dorchester, Hyde Park, and Mattapan to close the digital divide for low-income Haitian communities CAIR-Massachusetts: Immigration attorneys for low-income Muslim families seeking assistance with asylum petitions and deportation  Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity-CCDS: Consciousness-raising groups and trauma-informed training for low-income immigrant women in East Boston    Dudley Neighbors Incorporated: Vouchers for immigrant residents and homeowners on the Community Land Trust for rent, utilities, and other basic needs East Boston Community Council: Technology equipment, access, and training for immigrant youth and families for the Digital Inclusion Program El Centro - Catholic Charities: Cash assistance to families in urgent need of short-term rent and other basic needs  Family Nurturing Center for Massachusetts: Family education classes and traditional Asian events to empower Vietnamese families in Dorchester to become more civically engaged in AAPI communities Gardner Pilot Academy Foundation Inc.: Food, utilities, and other basic needs assistance to immigrant families in Allston/Brighton  Gilbert Albert Community Center Inc.: Scholarships for ESOL classes and overdue bills Haitian Health Institute: Weekly activities for Haitian families with children with developmental disabilities in Mattapan as part of the Haitian Family Support project La Alianza Hispana Inc.: Basic needs assistance, parent education classes, and personalized support for low-income Latino families with children from prenatal to kindergarten Lawyers for Civil Rights: Legal assistance for deportation defense, eviction prevention, and housing stability for immigrant families in East Boston and Mattapan as part of COVID-19 relief work Love Your Menses Inc.: Postpartum care and emotional assistance  for immigrant mothers Neighbors United for a Better East Boston (NUBE): Wellness and health spaces facilitated by community leaders for low-income immigrants Soccer Without Borders Boston: Establish an indoor futsal league in East Boston to teach English and mentor immigrant youth  Veronica Robles Cultural Center: Uplift the cultural identities of Latinx immigrant communities in East Boston Voice of Tabernacle Multi-Service Center: Resettlement assistance for Haitian youth who are homeless or facing homelessness in Dorchester and Mattapan These mini-grants are made possible through the generous contributions from We Are Boston 2020 sponsors including State Street Corporation, Arbella Insurance Foundation, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, and Eastern Bank Foundation.  We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action is on February 3, 2022. During the reception, we will recognize community honorees and address how government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors can work together to support the fight for equity. We are currently monitoring the COVID-19 situation to determine if this event will be in-person or virtual. Any media who wish to attend can email [email protected].   About the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. MOIA also promotes the recognition and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants to the City. To learn more, visit boston.gov/immigrants. ###   BOSTON - To support the needs of our immigrant residents, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) are awarding $160,000 in mini-grants to 20 immigrant-serving organizations. The mini-grants are funded through corporate sponsorships for We Are Boston, an annual reception that honors the contributions immigrants make to our City.  BOSTON - To support the needs of our immigrant residents, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) are awarding $160,000 in mini-grants to 20 immigrant-serving organizations. The mini-grants are funded through corporate sponsorships for We Are Boston "One third of Boston residents are immigrants," said Mayor Wu. "The health and wellbeing of our immigrant communities is central to our City's recovery and community. By making these investments now, we lay the foundation for generational change." "One third of Boston residents are immigrants," said Mayor Wu. "The health and wellbeing of our immigrant communities is central to our City's recovery and community. By making these investments now, we lay the foundation for generational change." "We work very closely with immigrant-serving nonprofits, and they told us what their communities need right now," said Yusufi Vali, Director of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement. "As we recover from this pandemic, we should seize the moment to identify disparities and close the gaps in innovative ways." "We work very closely with immigrant-serving nonprofits, and they told us what their communities need right now," said Yusufi Vali, Director of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement. "As we recover from this pandemic, we should seize the moment to identify disparities and close the gaps in innovative ways." The 20 diverse nonprofits will each receive $8,000 for operational support and capacity-building to serve immigrants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used for a wide range of services including basic needs assistance, mental health support, child and youth development, legal services, and digital equity. The 20 diverse nonprofits will each receive $8,000 for The following organizations are selected for this year's mini-grants:  The following organizations are selected for this year's mini-grants:  Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc.: Operational and capacity-building support for cultural and nutritional programs for the 'Stay Informed' COVID-19 campaign Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc.: Asian American Civic Association: Childcare for families who were not eligible for childcare vouchers Asian American Civic Association: Asian American Resource Workshop: Sustainable groceries and legal fees assistance to immigrant families Asian American Resource Workshop: Association of Haitian Women, Inc. (AFAB): Technology training for Haitian women and families in Dorchester, Hyde Park, and Mattapan to close the digital divide for low-income Haitian communities Association of Haitian Women, Inc. (AFAB): CAIR-Massachusetts: Immigration attorneys for low-income Muslim families seeking assistance with asylum petitions and deportation  CAIR-Massachusetts: Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity-CCDS: Consciousness-raising groups and trauma-informed training for low-income immigrant women in East Boston    Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity-CCDS: Dudley Neighbors Incorporated: Vouchers for immigrant residents and homeowners on the Community Land Trust for rent, utilities, and other basic needs Dudley Neighbors Incorporated: East Boston Community Council: Technology equipment, access, and training for immigrant youth and families for the Digital Inclusion Program East Boston Community Council: El Centro - Catholic Charities: Cash assistance to families in urgent need of short-term rent and other basic needs  El Centro - Catholic Charities: Family Nurturing Center for Massachusetts: Family education classes and traditional Asian events to empower Vietnamese families in Dorchester to become more civically engaged in AAPI communities Family Nurturing Center for Massachusetts: Gardner Pilot Academy Foundation Inc.: Food, utilities, and other basic needs assistance to immigrant families in Allston/Brighton  Gilbert Albert Community Center Inc.: Scholarships for ESOL classes and overdue bills Gilbert Albert Community Center Inc.: Haitian Health Institute: Weekly activities for Haitian families with children with developmental disabilities in Mattapan as part of the Haitian Family Support project Haitian Health Institute: La Alianza Hispana Inc.: Basic needs assistance, parent education classes, and personalized support for low-income Latino families with children from prenatal to kindergarten La Alianza Hispana Inc.: Lawyers for Civil Rights: Legal assistance for deportation defense, eviction prevention, and housing stability for immigrant families in East Boston and Mattapan as part of COVID-19 relief work Lawyers for Civil Rights: Love Your Menses Inc.: Postpartum care and emotional assistance  for immigrant mothers Love Your Menses Inc.: Neighbors United for a Better East Boston (NUBE): Wellness and health spaces facilitated by community leaders for low-income immigrants Neighbors United for a Better East Boston (NUBE): Soccer Without Borders Boston: Establish an indoor futsal league in East Boston to teach English and mentor immigrant youth  Soccer Without Borders Boston: Veronica Robles Cultural Center: Uplift the cultural identities of Latinx immigrant communities in East Boston Veronica Robles Cultural Center: Voice of Tabernacle Multi-Service Center: Resettlement assistance for Haitian youth who are homeless or facing homelessness in Dorchester and Mattapan Voice of Tabernac These mini-grants are made possible through the generous contributions from We Are Boston 2020 sponsors including State Street Corporation, Arbella Insurance Foundation, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, and Eastern Bank Foundation.  These mini-grants are made possible through the generous contributions from We Are Boston 2020 We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action is on February 3, 2022. During the reception, we will recognize community honorees and address how government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors can work together to support the fight for equity. We are currently monitoring the COVID-19 situation to determine if this event will be in-person or virtual. Any media who wish to attend can email [email protected]. We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action is on February 3, 2022. During the reception, we will recognize community honorees and address how government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors can work together to support the fight for equity. We are currently monitoring the COVID-19 situation to determine if this event will be in-person or virtual. Any media who wish to attend can email     The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. MOIA also promotes the recognition and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants to the City. To learn more, visit boston.gov/immigrants. The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) strives to strengthen the ability of immigrants to fully and equitably participate in economic, civic, social, and cultural life in Boston. MOIA also promotes the recognition and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants to the City. To learn more, visit boston.gov/immigrants. ### ###   This press release was produced by the City of Boston. The views expressed here are the author's own.