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星期三, 6月 07, 2023

波士頓移民辦公室慶祝移民傳統月 撥款16萬元資助14組織辦活動

波士頓市政府移民辦公室(MOIA)新聞稿

波士頓市長移民發展服務辦事處向全市各社區的心理健康和活動計畫組織撥款160,000美元

波士頓-Michelle Wu 市長與波士頓市長移民發展服務辦事處 )將於今年六月在波士頓各地宣傳健康和多元文化社區建設,以此慶祝移民傳統月。MOIA 正在向社區組織提供撥款資金,用於心理健康計畫和免費活動計畫,為居民和家庭創造建設社區的機會。想要獲取撥款接受者和活動的完整名單,請造訪 boston.gov/we-are-boston

「作為移民的女兒,我知道移民家庭和社區對於提高我們城市的舒適性、適應力和快樂感扮演著至關重要的角色,」Michelle Wu 市長表示。「本月是慶祝波士頓移民社區節日的日子,也是居民和家庭團聚的日子。當我們努力為大家建設波士頓時,我們專注於促進健康,建設社區,並在波士頓的各個社區打造歡樂的場所。」

為了慶祝移民傳統月,MOIA 14 個不同的組織合作,在整個月為居民和家庭舉辦活動。

活動包括文化慶典、美食和電影節、表演、體育錦標賽、街區派對、講故事活動、心理健康介紹會和社區論壇。MOIA 向每個組織提供1,500至2,500美元的撥款,支持這些向民眾免費開放的活動。

「我們很高興收到波士頓市長移民發展服務辦事處的這筆撥款,在東波士頓舉辦美食節,」經濟適用住房社區執行主任 Phil Giffee 表示。「東波士頓到處都是新移民,他們將自己的技能、激情和文化帶到了我們日新月異的社區。我們很驕傲能在移民傳統月與大家一同讚頌其天賦和才華。」

此外,MOIA 正在向 18 個社區組織提供 5,000 10,000 美元不等的撥款,支持移民社區未來六個月的健康計畫。這項撥款計畫將透過非臨床和具有文化敏感性的活動, 改善波士頓移民的幸福和心理健康。計畫包括健康研討會、自我探索藝術和康復圈。任何有興趣參與的人都可以直接聯絡這些組織。

「心理健康問題不斷出現在移民社區的會議上,」市長移民發展服務辦事處執行主任 Monique Tú Nguyen 表示。「隨著我們逐漸擺脫疫情,很明顯我們需要將心理健康放在首 要位置。許多人現在正在受到傷害, 我們需要以對我們服務的人員有意義的方式立即解決 這個問題,不要汙名化。」

「我們很驕傲能攜手波士頓的移民社區,共同向孩子們提供最好的人生起點,」麻塞諸塞州 家庭培育中心 (Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts) 執行主任 Emma Tobin 表示。「這筆撥款使我們能夠支持父母和照顧者作為孩子的第一個培育者和老師。感謝 Wu 市長和波士頓市長移民發展服務辦事處作為優秀的合作夥伴, 支持我們針對Allston-Brighton 的年幼子女亞裔美國家庭以及 Dorchester Bowdoin-Geneva 社區的維德角父母和祖父母拓展服務。」

這是 MOIA 第二年為心理健康計畫提供專項資金。2022 ,MOIA 向七個組織提供了70,000 美元。今年, 這一金額透過 We Are Boston(波士頓一家)基金,增至 129,650 美元。We Are Boston MOIA 年度招待會,旨在表彰移民對我們城市的貢獻。企業贊助作為撥款向移民服務非營利組織發放。2023 We Are Boston 招待會於 5 19 日在 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 的波士頓總部舉行,也是移民傳統月的正式啟動儀式。在招待會上,Wu 市長和 MOIA 表彰了 Driving Families Forward Coalition(推動家庭發展聯盟)、東波士頓 Melodias Restaurant Clare Louise Okalany 在為波士頓多樣化社區的繁榮創造機會方面取得的成就和始終如一的承諾。

「移民和難民是波士頓經濟、文化和社區的主要貢獻者,Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 總裁兼 CEO Sarah Iselin」表示,Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 是場館主辦方和實物贊助商。「他們是我們的鄰居、朋友和同事,對我們的城市有著重要而積極的影響。我們必須共同努力,消除系統性的不平等,確保包容性,並讓他們感受到賓至如歸。」

二十二家企業贊助商資助了今年的 We Are Boston 2023:Visionary Courage(2023 We Are Boston:遠見卓識的勇氣)。他們的贊助總額超過 122,500 美元將作為明年移民服務 非營利組織的撥款。今年的頭等贊助商是 Arbella Insurance FoundationBlue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsKlarman Family Foundation State Street Corporation,而 Eastern Bank Foundation 是遠見贊助商。去年的 We Are Boston 為今 年移民傳統月期間的健康和多元文化社區建設提供了 160,000 美元的撥款。

MAYOR WU AND THE CITY OF BOSTON CELEBRATE IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH 

 Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement grants $160,000 to organizations for mental health and event programming throughout the City’s neighborhoods

 

BOSTON – Monday, June 5, 2022 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) are celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month this June by promoting wellness and multicultural community building across Boston. MOIA is providing grant funding to neighborhood organizations for mental health programming and free event programming to create opportunities for residents and families to build community. For a full list of grant recipients and events, please visit boston.gov/we-are-boston.

 “As the daughter of immigrants, I know the vital role that our immigrant families and communities play in making our cities more welcoming, more resilient and more joyful,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This month is a time to celebrate Boston’s immigrant communities and for residents and families to be in community with each other. As we work to build a Boston for everyone, we are focused on promoting wellness, building community and creating space for joy across Boston’s neighborhoods.”

 "As we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month in June, we must recognize the challenges our immigrant communities have to navigate every day that can take a toll on their mental health in the longer term," said Council President Ed Flynn. "Through these grants and the important partnership of our immigrant-centered nonprofits, we can better support the mental health needs of our immigrant families, facilitate new connections, and build healthier communities."

 “It is crucial that as a city, we are continuing to think intentionally and creatively about how we are providing our immigrant communities with the tools they need to not only survive, but to thrive,” said Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune. “Mental health resources are such a vital part of that toolkit, and I am encouraged by this initiative and MOIA’s commitment to this programming.”

 To celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, MOIA is partnering with 14 diverse organizations to host events for residents and families throughout the month. Events include cultural celebrations, food and film festivals, performances, sports tournaments, block parties, storytelling events, mental health fairs, and community forums. MOIA is providing each organization $1,500 to $2,500 in grants to support these events, which are free and open to the public. 

 “We are so pleased to receive this grant from the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement to host a food festival in East Boston,” said Phil Giffee, Executive Director of Neighborhood of Affordable Housing. “East Boston is full of new arrivals who bring their skills, passions, and cultures to our rapidly changing community. We are proud to celebrate their gifts and talents with everyone for Immigrant Heritage Month.”

 In addition, MOIA is providing 18 community organizations with grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to support wellness initiatives in immigrant communities over the next six months. This grant program will enhance the well-being and mental health of immigrants in Boston through non-clinical and culturally sensitive practices. Programming includes wellness workshops, art for self-exploration, and healing circles. Anyone interested in participating can contact the organizations directly.

 “Mental health kept coming up in meetings with immigrant communities,” said Monique Tú Nguyen, Executive Director of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement. “As we emerge from the pandemic, it’s clear we need to prioritize mental health. Many people are hurting right now, and we need to address it immediately, without stigma, in ways that make sense to the people we serve.”

 "We are proud to stand with Boston's immigrant communities in giving children the best possible start in life,” said Emma Tobin, Executive Director of Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts. “This grant allows us to support parents and caregivers as their child's first nurturer and teacher. Thank you to Mayor Wu and the Office for Immigrant Advancement for being an incredible partner and supporting us to expand services for Asian American families with young children in Allston-Brighton and Cape Verdean parents and grandparents in the Bowdoin-Geneva neighborhood of Dorchester.”

 This is the second year MOIA dedicated funding for mental health programming. In 2022, MOIA gave $70,000 to seven organizations. This year, it expanded to $129,650 through funds from We Are Boston

 We Are Boston is MOIA’s annual reception that honors the contributions immigrants have made to our City. Corporate sponsorships are given out as grants to immigrant-serving nonprofits. The 2023 We Are Boston reception was held on May 19 at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ headquarters in Boston and also served as the official launch for Immigrant Heritage Month. During the reception, Mayor Wu and MOIA recognized the Driving Families Forward Coalition, Melodias Restaurant in East Boston, and Clare Louise Okalany for their accomplishments and consistent commitment in creating opportunities for Boston’s diverse communities to thrive. 

 “Immigrants and refugees are key contributors to Boston’s economy, culture, and community,” said Sarah Iselin, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, venue host and in-kind sponsor. “They are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues who have an important and positive impact on our city. We must work together to eliminate systemic inequities, ensure inclusivity, and make them feel welcome.”

 Twenty-two corporate sponsors funded this year’s We Are Boston 2023: Visionary Courage. Their sponsorships totaling more than $122,500 dollars will go towards grants for immigrant-serving nonprofits next year. This year’s Champion Sponsors are Arbella Insurance Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Klarman Family Foundation, and State Street Corporation; and the Visionary Sponsor is Eastern Bank Foundation. Last year’s We Are Boston is funding this year’s $160,000 in grants for wellness and multicultural community building during Immigrant Heritage Month.


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