We Are Boston
An annual initiative by the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement that celebrates immigrants and immigrant contributions to Boston. We also give out grants funded by corporate sponsorships.
This year's We Are Boston includes:
- A reception to recognize nonprofits that tirelessly and innovatively serve immigrant communities
- A workshop for community leaders to give input on the future of Boston through the lens of immigrants
- $160,000 in grants for wellness and multicultural community building in immigrant communities
- Events during Immigrant Heritage Month in June for people to get more connected to immigrant communities in Boston
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Have questions? Contact:
Immigrant Advancement -
1 CITY HALL SQUARE, ROOM 806
BOSTON, MA 02201-2030
Apply for a Grant
Apply Online
Applications for non-clinical wellness grants are now closed, but you can still apply to host an event for Immigrant Heritage Month in June.
Boston nonprofits should apply by May 4, 2023.
More Details
To enhance the well-being of immigrants in Boston, destigmatize mental health challenges, and encourage non-clinical, culturally and linguistically sensitive practices as a form of therapy, the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is pleased to announce a second round of Weaving Well-being Grants.
Grants vary from $3,000-$10,000, and organizations can request additional funding to host community events during Immigrant Heritage Month in June.
PROGRAM HISTORY
Since 2015, thousands of constituents have benefited from programs funded by our grants, including:
- ESOL classes
- DACA/DAPA legal screening clinics
- citizenship application assistance
- immigrant youth mentoring, and
- civic engagement classes.
These grants are made possible by the generous contributions from our annual We Are Boston Reception.
Save the Date
We Are Boston 2023-
We Are Boston 2023
May 19
- When May 19, 2023, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Where
101 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02199
United States -
Contact
Immigrant Advancement
- Email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov
- Phone 617-635-2980
Become a sponsor
We invite you or your company to be a sponsor for We Are Boston. Sponsorship funds are given directly to immigrant-serving nonprofits in the form of grants.
Email Chief of Staff Agnes Chang (agnes.chang@boston.gov) to discuss this opportunity. Thank you for supporting the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. We appreciate your commitment to immigrant communities.
MORE DETAILS
In addition to tickets and advertising at the reception, sponsors will be invited to a workshop with immigrant leaders and community members on advancing social justice.
