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Immigrant Advancement

Boston, thank you for an amazing 2023! Together, we created community and built belonging for 200,000 of Boston's immigrant community. From heartwarming events, and building businesses, to passing policies and implementing programs that moved us closer to equity and inclusion -- we did it all. Looking forward to 2024, HAPPY NEW YEAR! RFP Alert - Spring 2024 Immigrant Youth Advancement Program The Worker Empowerment Cabinet, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and the Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity (YEO), invite Boston based nonprofit organizations serving immigrant populations to become a partner organization with the City of Boston Immigrant Youth Advancement Program.  All applications and required documents are due by Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Complete the application here.  For more information or to request a translation, please contact Hawa Yusuf, Civic Engagement Coordinator, at hawa.yusuf@boston.gov.  Next Free Immigration Consultations - January 3 & 7 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on January 3 and 17. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. You must register in advance. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found here. The State of The City - January 9 The State of the City is an opportunity to share the accomplishments, ongoing work, and future plans of Mayor Wu's administration with the people of Boston. We’ll celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together this past year and share big news about what’s to come in 2024. Join live on on Tuesday, January 9 at 7 p.m. for her second State of the City Address! 2024 Youth Jobs and Resource Fair - March 23 Connect with over 150 employers and get access to youth resources. You'll find job placement opportunities, career development workshops, free food, live performances, raffles, giveaways, games, and more! It will take place on Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Complex. Find more information here. Events and Announcements January 7 - The Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with coaches from the Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA) to offer free co-ed youth Ultimate disc clinics at the Carter Playground Bubble. February 8 - Lawyers for Civil Rights will be hosting a Civil Rights Summit at the Kennedy Institute from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The summit will feature a panel discussion on immigration and what we can expect as the migrant crisis unfolds locally and nationally. RSVP: reception@lawyersforcivilrights.org. February 18 - Join the Pao Arts Center for their Lunar New Year Celebration from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. where they will host an afternoon of art, interative workshops, and performances. February 28 - English for New Bostonians is hosting their Immigrant Small Business Pitch event from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Egan Research Center, Northeastern University Job Training and Hiring Events Medical Office Training - Operation ABLE's 12 week Medical Office training prepares participants for jobs in medical office registration and administration. The next class starts January 16. Learn more and register to attend a free information session here. Pre-Apprenticeship in Facilities Maintenance or Construction Trades - MassHire offers a free 224-hour training that includes an introduction to facilities maintenance, construction, financial literacy, and job readiness. Participants will also get OSHA-10 and NCCER certified. Learn more here. Goodwill's Human Services Meployment Ladder Program - HELP will prepare you for a career in human services for free. The program runs for 8-weeks and sessions will be held virtually starting on January 8. Learn more here. Banking and Finance Training - The AACA offers a free six-week training program in partnership with banks and financial institutions to prepare individuals for a profession in banking. Classes begin in February 2024. Learn more here. Weatherization Technician Training - The AACA offers a free training program to start a great new career in clean energy industries. The next class starts on January 29. Learn more here. MBTA Recruitment Event - MBTA is looking for talent to fill various positions on January 3 from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register by emailing business@masshirebostoncareerctr.org. Boston Housing Authority Virtual Job Fair - Residents will connect to local organizations that currently have job openings and/or workforce development on January 18 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Job Postings Health Law Advocates is hiring a Bilingual Staff Attorney to serve clients through their Medical-Legal Partnership for Immigrants. Boston Public Health Commission is hiring a Program Manager, proficient in Spanish, who will focus on reducing overdoses using innovative methods. The Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics is hiring a Climate Tech Liaison.

Immigrant Advancement

OUR TEAM IS GROWING - Meet Our Rapid Response Community Liaisons! Fallonia Beauvoir Meet Fallonia! Born and raised in Haiti, Fallonia migrated to the United States in 2010, igniting her deep passion for supporting her fellow migrants in gaining access to the essential resources and tools they need to thrive, all while making a lasting impact on greater Boston. Her diverse background, unwavering commitment, and genuine dedication to the community make her an invaluable addition to the MOIA team. Fallonia currently holds a degree in Health and Science Administration, with a minor in Early Childhood Education. She is fluent in Haitian Creole. Read more Rose-Darla M. Pascal Meet Rose-Darla! In her role, her passion drives her to serve the Haitian community by ensuring that newly arrived families have access to resources. As an immigrant, she understands the hardships of moving to a different country, such as learning a new language and adapting to a new culture. Her experience has motivated her to give back to her community in any way she can. Rose-Darla holds a Bachelor’s in Public Health Sciences and a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from the UMASS Amherst. She is fluent in Haitian Creole. Read more ESOL Grant Deadline Reminder - November 30 MOIA is taking applications for two new ESOL grants! These grants aim to offer in-person ESOL instruction for new arrivals and to implement creative solutions to promote access to ESOL services. Please review the English for Speakers of Other Languages for New Migrant Arrivals Grant Application and the Promoting Access to English for Speakers of Other Languages Grant Application - due Thursday, November 30, 2023. For more information, please contact Trevor LaFauci at trevor.lafauci@boston.gov. Next Free Immigration Consultations - December 6 & 20 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on December 6 and 20. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. You must register in advance. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found here. Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will start on Saturday, December 2! For the 27th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, tree lightings, and more. This year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will start on Saturday, December 2, and end on Sunday, December 3, in neighborhoods throughout Boston. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Boston Gives Back: Winter Wonderland event Saturday, December 16  Join the E&I Racial Justice Initiative in making a difference on Saturday, December 16, 2023 (9 am - 12 pm) where we offer gifts to children facing challenging times who might not receive them otherwise at Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, 2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119. We are hoping for at least 100 volunteers to make this event a success. If interested, please register to volunteer. Santander's Cultivate Small Business Program Commonwealth Kitchen has partnered with Santander Bank to provide expert advice to early-stage entrepreneurs in the food-industry in the Massachusetts area. The 12-week course is free to eligible entrepreneurs and completely virtual. Entrepreneurs will graduate from the program with a fully formulated business plan and pitch in hand, a strong grasp on their target market, cash-flow, financials, growth goals, and mentor relationship, and up to $13,000 in capital grants.  Please contact Nick@commonwealthkitchen.org, attend an info session, or apply directly here. Fresh Start Program for Returning Citizens in Boston The Fresh Start Entrepreneurship & Financial Capabilities Program is a ten-week course that consists of weekly workshops covering important business and personal finance topics, such as what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, business plan development, legal considerations and marketing. Students will also receive life skills coaching, credit counseling, peer mentoring and have access to an affordable bank account Complete the application here. Events and Announcements November 30 - Join the City of Boston and guests from the Province of Nova Scotia for Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 82nd annual Boston Common Tree Lighting. It will take place from 6pm to 8pm. Job Postings Boston Public Library is seeking two Literacy Instructor (Bi-Lingual) (2 Positions Available)  New American Association of MA, Inc. (NAAM) is searching for an Employment Case Manager for the Employment Support Services Program (ESSP) BEST is growing and they are looking for a couple of talented individuals to join their team! They are currently recruiting for an Education and Career Specialist for their Job Seeker Programs and a Culinary Program Manager. The PAIR Project is hiring a Staff Attorney with the Justice for Immigrant Families Program.

Career Connection Updates   Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.  - F. Scott Fitzgerald What better time for a career change? Welcome to Career Connection - September edition. Get the latest information on new jobs, life at City Hall and how working for the City may benefit you. Cadet Information Session TOMORROW The Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, Boston EMS, and the Massachusetts State Police are hosting a Cadet Information Session! Join us Tuesday, September 26 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Building located at 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury! Register today Summer Fellows describe working at City Hall and how it may shape their future career plans Ever wonder what it's like to run a city and make sure that residents’ needs are being met? Find out what this year's Boston University City Scholars Summer Fellows had to say about working at City Hall and how the experience might shape their future career plans. Unforgettable Wedding Performed by Boston City Hall’s Registrar, Paul Chong Working at the City puts you in a position to make a real difference. At the City, one of our values is to continuously put people at the core of our work. Riley and Jeremy made plans to exchange vows in their newborn son’s hospital room in the Brigham’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) last month. They dressed casually for the day and anticipated a few selfies and an ordinary hospital room. It was anything but that. Instead, they entered their baby’s room and quickly realized that the hospital’s care team transformed the room into a small wedding venue. Boston Registrar Paul Chong from Boston City Hall, sprung into action to celebrate the union of two wonderful people. “The Registry issues between four to five thousand marriage licenses a year, one couple at a time. To get City Hall out of City Hall and provide a meaningful ceremony for Riley, Jeremy, and baby Jackson reminds me of the impact of public service," Registrar Paul Chong said. It reminds us that love always triumphs. Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card! Its Library Card Sign-Up Month! Sign up for a library card. Can’t make it to the Boston Public Library in person? Sign up for an eCard to use our electronic resources. If you want to borrow physical materials, you can upgrade to a physical card in person. Apply for a physical library card at the circulation desk in any BPL location. Interested in working at the Boston Public Library? Look no furtherInterested in working at the Boston Public Library? We've got you covered. LIFE AT THE CITY OF BOSTON Meet Deron Jackson: Hear from real employees about who they are, what they do, and why they serve the City of Boston In our COB #LinkedInSights series, we introduce real City employees to provide a snapshot of who they are, what they do, and why they serve the City of Boston. Meet Deron Jackson, HRIS Manager at the City of Boston. Thank you Deron for all of the work you do for the City! Here's a sneak peek at our conversation  𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬? In total, almost 13 years! Three as an intern from 2007 - 2010 Full Time from 2010 - 2019 Came back this past February, 2023 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦? Never say that you can’t. Something may come in minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years. However long it takes is how long it takes, and be ready to accept that gift when the time comes. Learn more OPEN OPPORTUNITIES  Extra, extra! Read all about our new jobs! Browse all of our open jobs at boston.gov/jobs.  Constituents Operations Clerk (Registry)  Chief of Staff (The Office of Returning Citizens)  Management Analyst (Budget)  Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager (Youth Employment & Opportunity) Stay informed. Link up with us on LinkedIn  Join LinkedIn and follow our company page to discover and discuss job opportunities, behind-the-scenes information, and unique updates from the City of Boston.

Immigrant Advancement

Happy Latinx Heritage Month! Latinx Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, honors the diverse contributions and cultures of Americans with Latin American roots, including Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and South America. It coincides with the independence anniversaries of several nations and began as a week-long celebration by President Lyndon Johnson, now extended to a month. This observance promotes inclusivity, education about Latinx communities' impact on American society, and recognizes non-binary and gender-expansive individuals and other diverse groups within this celebration. Don't miss out on the Latinx Heritage Month Celebration on September 19 in City Hall Plaza! Latinx Heritage Month Celebration We are excited to announce the Latinx Heritage Month Celebration at City Hall Plaza. This month is a wonderful opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Latinx community. Join us in celebration on Tuesday, September 19 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at City Hall Plaza. If your organization is interested in tabling, please email george.castro@boston.gov. If you are interested in volunteering, please email natalia.espinosa@boston.gov. Grant Opportunity: Fall 2023 Immigrant Youth Advancement Program The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is now taking applications for nonprofit organizations to offer work experience opportunities to immigrant youth. Organizations must provide leadership development and professional skills attainment in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. Please review the Fall 2023 Request for Applications (RFA) here - due Monday, October 2, 2023. For more information, please contact Hawa Yusuf at hawa.yusuf@boston.gov. Employer Info Session The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, Boston Public Library, and Pathway for Immigrant Workers are hosting an information session for employers about how to sponsor a low-wage immigrant worker for a green card. An immigration lawyer will give a presentation and answer questions. The information session is on Monday, September 25, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the Commonwealth Salon of the Central Library in Copley Square. Register here. Next Free Immigration Consultations - September 20 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on September 20. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. You must register in advance. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Keeping Up with MOIA Making the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement Permanent: An ordinance was filed on June 28th, 2023 by Councilor Julia Mejia to codify the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement. The Mayor created an Office for Immigrant Advancement, but this Office was never codified into law, giving the people of Boston an opportunity to define for themselves how they would like to see the City serve our immigrant population. On August 29th, 2023, the council committee on government operations held a hearing where they received input from the community. Temporary Protected Status: Mayor Wu joined more than 30 mayors and county executives from across the country asking the Department of Homeland Security to expand access to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for our community members who cannot return safely to their home countries. Pencil Day: On September 7th, on the first day of school for Boston Public Schools, staff from across the city visited over 120 schools to greet students with smiles and fresh pencils from Mayor Wu as part of our annual tradition.  Little Amal: Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees. From September 7-9 the City of Boston and several organizations welcomed Little Amal to Boston. Events and Announcements September 17 - Join us as we recognize the independence day for Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, & Costa Rica.  September 17 - Welcome Fiesta will celebrate the start of Latinx Heritage Month and feature a comparsa and performances from various Latin American artists residing in Boston. September 22 - Artists such as Yara Liceaga and Fabiola Méndez will perform during this celebration of Afro-Antillean rhythms and Latin women's voices. September 23 - Residents can learn Salsa through dance classes on City Hall Plaza and enjoy performances by Clave & Blues and guests. September 24 - The City of Boston is hosting a free Youth Sports Fair for youth ages 9-14 where kids can explore sports they haven’t been able to try before and register for local youth sports opportunities. Job Postings Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center is hiring for several positions! Please check out their website.  Salem Public Schools is hiring a middle school Spanish Teacher

Hi neighbor, Let's take a look back on the past month's successes and look forward to upcoming events. You can also receive frequent Green New Deal updates on our Instagram and Twitter. LOOKING BACK Climate Ready Boston speaks with GBH Radio "They're excited about these projects and they want to see projects that provide not only flood protection or relief from extreme heat, but also provide either improved transportation benefits or increased access to the waterfront or open space," Hannah Wagner, Climate Resilience Project Manager said. "There's really an opportunity here to work together within communities and both provide risk reduction and resilience to climate change, but also additional benefits as we go." Read more or listen here. Bluebikes partnership with the Boston Tree Alliance For every Bluebike ride in September, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is donating $1 to the Boston Tree Alliance, a City of Boston program working with Mass Audubon to bolster the City's tree canopy in environmental justice neighborhoods. Learn more about this program at boston.gov/tree-alliance. Bay State Banner: Mattapan ‘urban wild’ slated for restoration City plans cleanup, trails in Mattahunt Woods “I think with this particular project, it’s an exciting opportunity for the city and for the community to take one of our very wooded, overgrown urban wilds that needs a little bit of upkeep, to say the least, in an area where green open space is really needed and valued and really create a new, passive open space for the residents of this neighborhood to enjoy,” said Catherine McCandless, who is managing the project for the city." Read the article here. UPCOMING SEPT 9: Ready Boston Field Day The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting the City’s second annual Ready Boston Field Day at English High School Track and Field on Saturday, September 9, 11 am - 3 pm. Climate Ready Boston will be there to discuss how the City is preparing for extreme weather. SEPT 13: Mattahunt Woods Open House #2 The City of Boston is working on a restoration project with site access improvements in Mattahunt Woods. Please join us for a virtual open house on Wednesday, September 13 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Interpretation in Spanish and Haitian Creole will be available. Register today! SEPT 20: Tree Alliance Workshop/ Information Session Please join us for the Boston Tree Alliance Workshop and Information Session for nonprofits interested in joining the Alliance. Wednesday, September 20, 12 -1:30 pm Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA, 02126 RSVP here. SEPT 23: Fix-It Clinic The September 9 Fix- It Clinic has been cancelled. The next Fix-It Clinic is Saturday, September 23 at the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library at 30 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. The remaining clinics are: Codman Square, October 21 Hyde Park, November 4 Upham's Corner, November 18 JOIN OUR TEAM! WE'RE HIRING APPLY HERE APPLY HERE

Community Preservation Act

Join Us! Community Preservation Committee Annual Public Hearing on Thursday, September 21st, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually on Thursday, September 21st at 5:30 P.M. The public hearing will be held virtually and not in person. Hearing Details:  Members of the public can participate in the hearing by going to our Zoom Meeting link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the meeting ID 852 5637 6061 and passcode 021527. You can find the public notice for the virtual CPC hearing here. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) and the public will be provided with a summary of the Community Preservation Funding allotted from 2018 to 2023. Additionally, the CPC will review and discuss the goals and priorities outlined in the FY 2023-2027 Community Preservation Plan (CPP) to prepare for the upcoming 2024 funding cycle. If you would like to share public comments at the annual CPC hearing, please sign up here and you can send written comments here.  Grant Funding Opportunities The RFP for the George B. Henderson Foundation’s 2023 Grants is available on their website. Please note the upcoming proposal deadline, October 6, 2023, as well as an optional applicant forum on September 12, 2023. For other grant funding resources, please see below:  Historic Preservation funding Open Space and Recreation funding Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Amber Delgado, Grant Compliance Manager amber.delgado@boston.gov Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events.

Immigrant Advancement   Welcome to MOIA! Program Manager for New Arrivals: Trevor LaFauci Join us in welcoming Trevor LaFauci, our new Program Manager for New Arrivals. Trevor will work on identifying and implementing support systems for Boston’s new immigrant residents while developing community leaders. Read his bio. Policy Advisor: Mario Paredes And congratulations to Mario Paredes, our new Policy Advisor. Through a community-based approach, Mario will track, interpret, and advise our team on policies related to immigrant rights and integration. Read his bio. Goodbye from MOIA's Communications Manager Dear friends and colleagues, I am sad to share that after three years, this is my last week with the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). I won't be going far; starting September 13 I will be with the Boston Public Health Commission and will be reachable at pyu@bphc.org. The past three years have been truly wonderful. The MOIA team is composed of the best humans I have ever worked with—they are dedicated, passionate, and approach every situation with kindness, thoughtfulness, and integrity. It has been such a privilege. Our nonprofit partners and community leaders inspire me with their fight and resiliency to change unjust systems to treat all people with dignity. And our immigrant communities, whom we serve, are who make this work full of meaning. The lessons you have taught me I will carry into my next role and for the rest of my life. I am forever grateful and thank you from my whole heart. As always, to contact MOIA please email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. All press requests can go to press@boston.gov. Thank you! Pai En Yu Strategic Communications Manager Little Amal in Boston Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees. The City of Boston and several organizations will welcome Little Amal to Boston from September 7 - 9. Find a full list of events on boston.gov/little-amal Tuition Equity We are celebrating Massachusetts students being able to qualify for in-state tuition and financial aid regardless of immigration status. With Governor Maura Healey’s approval of tuition equity in the FY24 state budget, Massachusetts joins 23 other states and DC that have similar in-state tuition laws. We are grateful for Mayor Michelle Wu’s long-standing support of affordability and equity in higher education, the determination from state legislators who pushed to include tuition equity in the budget, and the coordinated partnership with local and national leaders and advocates. We especially want to recognize the Massachusetts Tuition Equity Coalition (steered by Stories Inspiring Movements, Brazilian Workers Center, and Centro Presente), MIRA Coalition, State Representatives Adrian Madaro and Mike Moran, and State Senators Liz Miranda and Brendan Crighton. We shared several infographics on our social media. Please reshare them in English (Facebook, Instagram, X) and Spanish (Facebook, Instagram, X) Rental Relief Fund Updates The current Rental Relief Fund will close for new applications on September 30. The City will try to fund all eligible applicants who apply before then, but funding is not guaranteed and other resources like RAFT are encouraged. A permanent rental relief program with limited funding will launch on January 2, 2024.  There will be two public community meetings. The first is for community and non-profit partners on Thursday, September 14 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM at City Hall in the 5th floor Piemonte Room. There will be a second meeting for tenants, landlords, and other stakeholders at a later date. Immigrants Lead Boston Lab Graduation Congratulations to our 13 Immigrants Lead Boston alumni who just finished an extended program about community advocacy to make Boston a better City for all. Immigrants Lead Boston currently has an alumni network of 58 participants from 34 countries representing 11 Boston neighborhoods, and it will be expanding to Spanish in 2024! To learn more about the participants, watch the graduation, and find pictures, click here. Next Free Immigration Consultations on Sept 6 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on September 6. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants.

Immigrant Advancement

New Driver's License Law Eligible residents in Massachusetts can now apply for a standard driver's license regardless of immigration status under the state law that went into effect in July. If you need help or have questions, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has a website mass.gov/wfma and phone line at (857) 368-9362. The website and phone line have information in several languages. The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement and the Mayor's Office of Language and Communications Access have partnered with the Driving Families Forward Coalition to create flyers explaining the process. They're posted on boston.gov/immigrants and on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). Immigrant Heritage Month Thank you for celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month with us! We are so grateful to partner with so many organizations throughout Boston to celebrate our vibrant immigrant communities. Find more information on our website boston.gov/we-are-boston and find pictures and videos on our social media @BOSimmigrants on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Free Swim Lessons The City of Boston is offering free swim lessons throughout the summer at select pools in Boston operated by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and the YMCA of Greater Boston.  Swim Safe Boston offers free swim lessons for youth ages 3-12 available at locations across the city; free life jackets for youth that are swimming with their families in open water locations; and incentives and free training for lifeguards to keep our city pools safe throughout the year.  Beat the Heat Do you know how to stay safe in heat emergencies this summer? Sign up for Alert Boston to be notified of heat emergencies, and visit boston.gov/heat for more information on heat safety tips. There are utility assistance and energy efficiency programs through Mass Save for Massachusetts residents. Boston residents can also find information about the Rental Relief Fund and Community Choice Electricity programs through the City of Boston and ABCD. Host a Block Party Block parties are one of the most delightful ways to connect neighbors, build community, and have fun! If you want to host one, the City of Boston is offering $750 mini-grants to help. Apply now. Video Interpretation Services at all BPL Locations The Boston Public Library (BPL) now has video interpretation services at all BPL locations. This service is offered in partnership with the Mayor’s Disabilities Commission, the Mayor’s Office of Language and Communications Access, and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement.  To request video interpretation, go to the welcome desk or ask a BPL staff member for assistance. Using designated Chromebooks, staff will be able to instantly connect to an interpreter in your preferred language. You can also use video interpreation for meetings with BPL’s career counselors, BPL’s social workers, financial literacy services, or those visiting the Special Collections department.  Did you know? BPL also has ESOL courses and resources for adult learners through its Community Learning Department. Contact the Literacy Services Department at literacyservices@bpl.org or (617) 859-2446. Next Free Immigration Consultations on July 19 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on July 19. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Events and Announcements July 8 - COVID-9 Vaccination and Flu Clinic in Brighton (English, Portuguese) July 9 - AACA Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic workshop July 12 - Renting Rights in Boston: Learn about your tenant rights with the Mayor's Office of Housing Stability July 19 - Identifying Rental Scams: A Workshop with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation July 18 - ADA Day on City Hall Plaza July 21 - Deadline to apply to the Life Sciences Workforce Development Initiative RFP by the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development August 1 - Deadline to apply for the Massachusetts Institute for Community Health Leadership program August 7 - Deadline to apply to 2 RFPs from the Boston Public Health Commission seeking consultants for a trauma-informed and equitable workforce initiative and an evaluation consultant for learning collaborative August 11 - Deadline for young people to apply to be a part of the 2023-2024 Mayor’s Youth Council From July 6 to August 3, BPL and St. Mark Community Education Program has a 5-week Digital Literacy class for adult English learners Measuring Well-being, a reference list for researchers and organizations wishing to measure the impact of mental health and well-being interventions for immigrant populations New Report:

Hello SPARK Family My name is Anthony Nguyen, the new director of SPARK Boston. As a lifelong Boston resident and SPARK council member for two years, I have a deep understanding of our City and programming. I am excited to connect with all of you.  A special thank you to my predecessor Audrey Seraphin for leading the program through COVID times, several administrations and more.  To kick off introductions, I love soccer, trying new restaurants and I could talk for days about anything really. I am looking forward to building the program to new heights and strengthening our foundations in civic engagement, community and collaboration. When you see me out in the community, please do not hesitate to connect with me. Blocky Party Grants Do you want to throw a party to activate your community but do not have the funds or know where to start? Sign up for block party grants. This grant can be used for food, party supplies, games and more! The City also has block party kits for residents to borrow and use at parties. These kits include: jump ropes, hula hoops, chalk, a splash tower and more. As the weather warms up, let’s get outside, meet our neighbors and hopefully, make a few new friends! Host a Block Party! Hyde Park Festival in the Streets In the spirit of block parties come to Hyde Park and check out the Festival In The Streets. The whole block will be shut down for folks to enjoy. There will be music, food trucks, breweries and more. This is a ticketed event and requires purchase. Visit their website for more information! Festival in the Streets Tickets Join us at the Jamaica Plain Open Streets Join us at the Jamaica Plain edition of Open Streets Boston. This marks the second annual event where everyone can enjoy streets as open pedestrian spaces. You can walk, roll or bike up and down Centre Street. This is a great way to learn more about local businesses, organizations and the JP community. Save the dates for our future Open Street events. Roxbury, we’ll see you on July 15! Open Streets Boston Join us at the Boston Unity Cup We will also be at the annual Boston Unity Cup. The Boston Unity Cup is a citywide adult soccer tournament that celebrates community and partnership. Fun fact: I played in it last year. There are 50 teams this year slated to play and represent over 25 countries! Catch us at the resource fair 11 am - 1 pm. Boston Unity Cup 2023 Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival This weekend is the Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival! BAMS is back for its fifth annual festival celebrating Black music and culture in the City of Boston. The festival will be taking place in Franklin Park Playstead Field. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Black Music Month and support our local artists. This is a ticketed event and requires purchase. BAMS Festival 114th NAACP National Conference Mark your calendars! The NAACP National Conference is coming to Boston July 28-August 1. The conference will take place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). Register today.  114th NAACP National Conference Registration Celebrate ADA Day 2023 July 18th is ADA Day! Come celebrate with the Boston Disabilities Commission on City Hall Plaza from 12 - 2 pm. Upcoming Hearings & Community Events Parks Summer Fitness Series Various dates, times and locations Open Your Heart: Immigrant Stories and Music from Boston and Beyond Friday, June 30 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | City Hall Plaza Boston's Urban Pride's Music and Arts Festival July 2 at 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM | City Hall Plaza BBG Fest Saturday, July 8 from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM | City Hall Plaza   Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Concert: JP Sax Quartet Tuesday, July 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Oak Square Common 2023 Swinging in the Fens, Featuring Jelani Bauman Wednesday, July 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Ramler Park   5 Days of Chess Various dates, times and locations Roslindale Neighborhood Concert: Divas with a Twist Monday, July 17 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Fallon Field Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Concert: Northeast Groove Monday, July 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Jamaica Pond   South End Neighborhood Concert: Conscious Reggae Wednesday, July 26 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Blackstone Square Mattapan Neighborhood Concert: National Night Out with Conscious Reggae Monday, July 31 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Hunt Playground (Almont Park) For more City events visit our Events Page City of Boston Job Board View Jobs in the City of Boston Career Center We are only days away from our first ever ONEin3/SPARK Alumni event! I cannot wait to see familiar faces, meet new ones and see what our amazing alumni are up to. Lastly, this year we have received tremendous interest from folks to join the upcoming 2023-2024 council. The applicant pool truly represents Bostonians from all walks of life and their passion for civic engagement. Applicants should be hearing back from us any day now. We are excited to connect and learn more about you!  Best, Anthony Nguyen SPARK Boston Director

Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement

In this email you will find: JUNE: Pride Month & MCSW Survey on Women and the LGBTQ+ Experience Postpartum Education & Support Group Pilot Recap EVENTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: "Level up in Mental Health" A Black Career and College Fair for Mental Heal 30th Anniversary of the FMLA and Massachusetts Paid Leave Protections Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair Google Career Certificates 2023 Neighborhood Coffee Hours Summer Links In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement and Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture will be celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride month by hosting, supporting, and amplifying events that serve the local Queer community. This celebration of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month will feature the unveiling of Portraits of Pride, a photography project that highlights LGBTQ+ leaders, which will remain on the Plaza for the entire month of June. The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is focused on elevating the voices of women and those who identify as LGBTQ+ across the Commonwealth. Please take our survey and share your story with us. Your responses will aid our policy and legislative recommendations so they may be a true reflection of your lived experiences. If you are between the ages of 25-65 and identify as a woman or a queer woman please consider filling out our survey. Your input is valuable and your responses will remain entirely anonymous if you choose not to identify yourself. Take the survey or share with someone you might know: bit.ly/mcswlgbtqsurvey POSTPARTUM EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP Last week we concluded our first cohort of the Postpartum Education and Support Group in partnership with Love Your Menses.  This 10-week, free, virtual program supported and educated Boston residents, particularly Black and Brown women, who have recently given birth or were expected to give birth soon. The weekly virtual sessions including but were not limited to peer-mentorship, consultations with OB/GYN providers, guest speakers, and a postpartum care box. EVENTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Join PureSpark and the Boston Public Library (BPL) for our Level Up in Mental Health Career and College Fair! Our goal is to address the lack of representation in the mental health profession by providing resources and opportunities for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in this field. Learn More A celebration of federal and state job protected leave and the impact of paid leave for workers and their families. in Massachusetts. Learn More Join Small Business Strong in partnership with the City of Boston’s Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion and Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center on June 20, 2023 for a free Small Business Resource Fair for immigrant business owners in the Greater Boston area. At the Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair, you'll have the unique opportunity to engage in in-person consultations with a diverse group of experienced consultants who specialize in helping small businesses thrive. These knowledgeable professionals will provide personalized guidance and practical advice tailored to the specific challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs. REGISTER Boston Public Library has partnered with Grow with Google to offer the Google Career Certificate program, AT NO COST TO YOU! Google Career Certificates can help you prepare for jobs in: Cybersecurity Advanced Data Analytics Digital Marketing & E-commerce IT Support Project Management UX Design IT Automation with Python Business Intelligence Learn More

Immigrant Advancement   June is Immigrant Heritage Month June is Immigrant Heritage Month! We are celebrating by partnering with several community-based organizations to host events throughout the city. Get to know immigrant communities in Boston and discover more resources. Find events at boston.gov/we-are-boston. Read the press release and its translations here.  We'll also be sharing lots of videos and pictures, so follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @BOSimmigrants. Letter from Natalia As some may already know, my last day with MOIA was May 19, which also happened to be the We Are Boston reception; it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with so many of you and reflect on our collaborations. I joined MOIA mid-pandemic, a time where many of our immigrant community members were disproportionately bearing the weight of COVID-19 and suffering the cumulative effects of an inequitable, unsafe and unfair system. I was, and still remain, in awe of the proactive community-based organizational response. It has been an honor to work with you over the past few years. Thank you to those of you who pushed us at MOIA to work for immigrant entrepreneurs, solidarity economies, foreign-trained professionals, and for those who were left out of COVID-19 recovery and stimulus programs because of their status. I will not be moving far, as I will be stepping into the role of Economic Mobility Manager for the City of Boston Equity and Inclusion Cabinet. In my new role I will build out safety nets for our most vulnerable populations and continue to move transformative economic mobility forward for Bostonians in a manner that honors and encompasses our identities, diversities and intersectionalities. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, my email will remain the same. Many thanks, Natalia ILB Lab: From Ideas to Action Congratulations to the first class of ILB Lab: From Ideas to Action! These 15 leaders will meet with re:power and learn the basics of grassroots organizing, build skills in advocacy, and continue to represent their communities in Boston. We're excited to see you learn and grow with this program!  Next Free Immigration Consultations on June 21 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on June 21. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Meet the Mayor Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and City departments about your neighborhood. Come say hi and ask questions. There will also be free coffee, donuts, plants and giveaways. Find the full schedule at boston.gov/coffee-hours. Events and Announcements June 10 - NOAH run to the Garden, a run and celebration in East Boston  June 11 - "Tu Salud," a free Latino Health and Wellness Fair at Fenway Park that includes a food distribution June 15 - "Get to Know Commissioner Cox" at the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency Community Meeting June 16 - Slavery in Boston exhibit at Faneuil Hall June 20 - Immigrant Small Business Resource Fair at Central Library June 20 - "Peace by Chocolate" film screening hosted by RIAC June 22 - Cabo Verdean Independence Day celebration in Dorchester June 30 - Somali Culture Festival by SPACE to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month July 21 - Deadline to apply to the Life Sciences Workforce Development Initiative RFP by the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development Rian Immigrant Center and the Boston Public Library host Free Immigration Legal Clinics on the third Thursday of every month in Roslindale The Boston Public Health Commission made two graphics about when to call 988, the BEST team, the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline, or seek care at a community behavioral health center: Behavioral Health Crisis Example Scenarios; Behavioral Health Crisis Response Options Sign up to receive updates from the RMV on the Work and Family Mobility Act here Job Postings Mayor's Office of Food Justice is hiring a Partnership and Community Engagement Manager, a Program Manager, and a Deputy Director HealthLawAdvocates is hiring a Paralegal/Intake Coordinator Just a Start is hiring a Teacher and Academic Support Specialist Fairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative is hiring a Climate Justice Community Organizer Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center is hiring a Communications and Development Manager and a Director of Red Oak Afterschool and Summer Program The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) is hiring a Housing Program Coordinator

Metrolist   Keeping You Connected to Income-Restricted Housing Opportunities in the Boston Area SEARCH COMPLETE LISTINGS Upcoming Workshops 6 JUNE Virtual Legal Clinic 5:30 pm | At the clinic, you can speak with attorneys, a landlord mediator, and OHS staff. Register. 8 JUNE Housing Search Workshop 4:00 pm | Every other Thursday, the Office of Housing Stability hosts an in-person housing search workshop at City Hall in room 705. Register. Housing Stability Notification Act The Housing Stability Notification Act (HSNA) requires any landlord to provide renters with a Notice of Tenant’s Rights and Resources when planning to end a tenancy agreement. Additionally, all Notice to Quits must be uploaded to the City's HSNA portal.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HSNA Rental Relief Fund Applying for rental assistance may "stop the clock" on the eviction process if you currently have a case in Housing Court. For more information, email  housingstability@boston.gov or call 617-635-4200. APPLY FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE TODAY Woodbury Apartments Woodbury Apartments, a fully income-restricted housing development, is now accepting housing lottery applications.  The 17 unit development comprises three studios, seven one-bedroom, and seven two-bedroom units. The apartments are available to renters earning at or below 60% and 100% of Area Median Income (AMI). Located in the heart of Maverick Square in East Boston, the property is just 128 feet from the Maverick MBTA Station, located on the Blue Line. The property is in close proximity to major bus routes, local shops, restaurants, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, schools, grocery stores and the East Boston Waterfront. The deadline to submit a lottery application is June 22, 2023. LEARN MORE AND REQUEST AN APPLICATION New Rental Units: Lottery, Waitlist, and First Come, First Served Burbank Terrace - DEADLINE APPROACHING!  Fenway (2) One Bedroom - 30% of Household Income - Income Restricted at 30% AMI (5) Two Bedroom - 30% of Household Income - Income Restricted at 30% AMI (8) Studio - $1,340 - Income Restricted at 60% AMI (5) One Bedroom - $1,435 - Income Restricted at 60% AMI (7) Two Bedroom - $1,721 - Income Restricted at 60% AMI Lottery Application Available: Until Deadline Lottery Application Deadline: June 6, 2023 Fayette Street - DEADLINE APPROACHING!  Watertown (1) Three Bedroom - $1,970 - Income Restricted at 65% AMI Lottery Application Available: Until Deadline Lottery Application Deadline: June 9, 2023 Gatehouse 75 (Open Waitlist) Charlestown (1) Two Bedroom - $1,668 - Income Restricted at 70% AMI ​First Come, First Served 150 Camden Street (Open Waitlist) South End (1) Two Bedroom - $1,668 - Income Restricted at 70% AMI First Come, First Served  New Home Ownership Units: Lotteries and Resales Magnolia Woodford (Single Family Homes) Dorchester (2) Three Bedroom - $333,000 - Income Restricted at 100% AMI Lottery Application Available: Until Deadline Lottery Application Deadline: June 13, 2023  23 Magnolia (Two-Family Home)  Roxbury (1) Five Bedroom - $375,000 - Income Restricted at 80% AMI Lottery Application Available: Until Deadline Lottery Application Deadline: June 13, 2023 Holborn Street (Two Family Homes) Dorchester (1) Four Bedroom - $400,000 - Income Restricted at 80% AMI (1) Four Bedroom - $475,000 - Income Restricted at 100% AMI Lottery Application Available: Until Deadline Lottery Application Deadline: June 13, 2023 765 East Third - NEW THIS WEEK! South Boston (2) Two Bedroom - $252,000 - Income Restricted at 80% AMI (1) Three Bedroom - $368,500 - Income Restricted at 100% AMI Lottery Application Available: Until Deadline Lottery Application Deadline: June 14, 2023 Morton Station Village Mattapan (3) One Bedroom - $186,400 - Income Restricted at 80% AMI (1) One Bedroom - $221,900 - Income Restricted at 100% AMI (4) Two Bedroom - $248,600 - Income Restricted at 80% AMI (4) Two Bedroom - $288,700 - Income Restricted at 100% AMI Lottery Application Available: Until Deadline Lottery Application Deadline: June 27, 2003 Terrace Street Condos Mission Hill (1) One Bedroom - $225,000 - Income Restricted at 80% AMI First Come, First Served SEARCH COMPLETE LISTINGS Contact the Office of Housing Stability (617) 635-4200 Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM 43 Hawkins Street, Boston, MA 02114 boston.gov/housing-stability Helps Boston residents purchase, improve, and keep their homes.

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Career Connection Updates

START YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT ERA TODAY  We heard ERAS are a big deal - we took center stage and featured some of City Hall's greatest eras.   Join our City of Boston team and start your City government era today: boston.gov/jobs. RECENT GRADUATE? LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE?  Are you a recent college graduate? Are you looking for a career change? We have open positions for all experience levels. Grow your career with us. NOW HIRING 911 CALL TAKERS The Operations Division of the Boston Police Department serves as the critical link between the public and emergency responders in the City of Boston. The Division is the City's primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and handles all initial 911 calls and requests for assistance from the general public. READ MORE NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEE HOURS  Speak directly with the Mayor, your neighbors, and friends at this year’s series of coffee hours. Come for the free Dunkin’ and fresh fruit, stay for the lawn games and engaging conversation!  LIFE AT THE CITY OF BOSTON: WELCOME TO THE TEAM: DIANNA BRONCHUK, NEW ROSLINDALE NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dianna Bronchuk, who will serve as the new liaison for Roslindale in the Office of Neighborhood Services. Dianna’s work in civic and community engagement bloomed during her council term on SPARK Boston where she organized a variety of programs for voter registration, small business promotion, and volunteer opportunities. In this role, Dianna will be the primary contact for constituents and businesses in the neighborhood looking to connect with the Mayor's Office, and will facilitate the delivery of services in collaboration with City departments. WELCOME TO THE TEAM: PAMELA LOMAX, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE Pamela joins us as our new Deputy Director of People and Culture in the Office of Human Resources (OHR). In this role, Pamela will support the oversight, development and coordination of policies, activities, and staff for OHR. As a key leadership role in the People Operations Cabinet, Pamela will help develop and oversee all centralized employee-related policy, compliance, and activities. She will work collaboratively with the City’s legal, policy, and labor relations teams. Employees are at the core of the People Operations’ mission. Interested in joining us? Visit: boston.gov/jobs. BUILDING BOSTON'S FUTURE  Mayor Wu and the Inspectional Services Department joined members of the construction industry to celebrate women in the construction industry during Building Safety Month 2023. The event honored ten women who not only work in the building trades, but have also mentored and encouraged other women to pursue careers in construction. Please join us in congratulating the awardees, especially members of our City of Boston team: Kerrie Griffin, Michelle Flowers-Mitchell, Cheryl Odom, and Janet Collins! OPEN JOBS!  Community Engagement Specialist (Office of Streets)  Senior UX Researcher/Designer (Department of Innovation and Technology)  Chief of Staff (Veterans’ Services)  Supplier Diversity Program Manager (Department of Supplier Diversity)   Management Analyst (Budget)  Program Manager (Women’s Advancement) LINK UP WITH US ON LINKEDIN! Join LinkedIn and follow our company page to discover and discuss job opportunities!

Immigrant Advancement

We Are Boston 2023: Visionary Courage We had such a good time at We Are Boston 2023: Visionary Courage! Thank you, everyone, for supporting our office and immigrant communities in Boston! Congratulations to our awardees Driving Families Forward Coalition, Melodias Restaurant in East Boston, and Clare Louise Okalany. Soon, we'll have more details about Immigrant Heritage Month in June on boston.gov/we-are-boston. We wouldn't be able to do this without Mayor Michelle Wu, our City Hall colleagues, our community partners, generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and all our sponsors!  You can find our pictures on our Facebook page and the Mayor's pictures here.  Mayor Wu and Immigrant Advancement Award Grants to Expand Access to Immigration Services This week we announced that we are awarding $711,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits to expand access to immigration services. The grants range from $5,000 to $90,000 for programs including Know Your Rights training, forms assistance, and legal consultation and representation. These grants are part of several initiatives by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement to make sure legal help is not limited to those who can afford it and to find innovative ways to expand much-needed resources. Read the press release and translations here.  Meet the Mayor Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and City departments about your neighborhood. Come say hi and ask questions. There will also be free coffee, donuts, plants and giveaways. Find the full schedule at boston.gov/coffee-hours. Next Free Immigration Consultations on June 7 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on June 7. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Events and Announcements June 7 - June 28 - Free Small Business Workshops by St. Mark Community Education June 10 - NOAH run to the Garden, a run and celebration in East Boston  June 13 - First deadline to apply to the Klarman Family Foundation's new funding initiative, the Community Capital Fund to help community organizations with physical assets June 22 - Cabo Verdean Independence Day celebration in Dorchester Rian Immigrant Center and the Boston Public Library host Free Immigration Legal Clinics once a month in Roslindale The Boston Public Health Commission made two graphics about when to call 988, the BEST team, the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline, or seek care at a community behavioral health center: Behavioral Health Crisis Example Scenarios; Behavioral Health Crisis Response Options Sign up to receive updates from the RMV on the Work and Family Mobility Act here Job Postings Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center is hiring a Communications and Development Manager and a Director of Red Oak Afterschool and Summer Program The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) is hiring a Housing Program Coordinator and a Fiscal Support Coordinator The Mayor's Office for Black Male Advancement is hiring a Communications Manager Boston Adult Technical Academy is hiring a Partnership Coordinator

BERDO

Air Pollution Control Commission Special Hearing The Air Pollution Control Commission will be holding a Special Public Hearing on Tuesday May 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held virtually at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86329377111. During this meeting, the BERDO team will present draft regulations proposals on Building Portfolios and Individual Compliance Schedules. The Commission will accept public feedback regarding the proposals during the hearing and open an informal public comment period to provide additional feedback and comments to the BERDO team. The draft proposals will be published after the hearing on boston.gov/berdo-regulations. If you would like to provide feedback on the proposals, please send your comments to claudia.diezmartinez@boston.gov This hearing is publicly noticed on boston.gov/public-notices. Updates on the regulations process will continue to be shared on boston.gov/berdo-regulations and through this BERDO email newsletter. BERDO Reporting was due May 15 - All are eligible for 30-day extension BERDO reporting on calendar year 2022 data was due on May 15, 2023. Because we are using a new reporting platform this year, we will be granting all building owners a 30-day extension on reporting if requested. Buildings whose first year of reporting is 2023 will be approved for a three-month extension and may request an updated deadline of August 15, 2023. You can request an extension for your property(ies) through the BERDO Reporting Form. Instructions on how to request an extension can be found on page 34 of the BERDO Reporting How-To Guide. How can we help you? Seeking feedback on Retrofit Resource Hub We are working on building out resources and programming through the Retrofit Resource Hub and want to hear from BERDO building owners or those reporting on their behalf. We are interested in learning more about what support would be most helpful on the path to BERDO compliance. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help inform our offerings. Thank you, Hannah Payne Director of Carbon Neutrality Environment Department

Immigrant Advancement   RSVPs Closed for We Are Boston on Friday The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is hosting We Are Boston on May 19 at Blue Cross Blue Shield in the Prudential building. The workshop is from 3-5pm, and the reception is from 5:30-8pm. You must RSVP to attend, and the form is now closed. This year's We Are Boston is an in-person event that will recognize the successes of the past year and name this year’s honorees who are champions of diversity and inclusiveness. The fun-filled evening will include performances and an inspiring program. Immigrant Youth Summer Work Experience Grant The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is now taking applications for nonprofit organizations to offer work experience opportunities to immigrant youth. Organizations must provide leadership development and professional skills attainment in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. Grant applications are due by May 18. Learn more and apply here. For more information or to request a translation, please contact Renato Castelo at renato.castelo@boston.gov. Meet the Mayor Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and City departments about your neighborhood. Come say hi and ask questions. There will also be free coffee, donuts, plants and giveaways. Find the full schedule at boston.gov/coffee-hours. Next Free Immigration Consultations on May 17 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on May 17. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Know Your Rights Webinar for Immigrant Workers The Worker Empowerment Cabinet hosted a webinar about rights for immigrant workers regardless of status. Lawyers and government officials had presentations and answered questions. If you missed it, you can watch the video on Facebook here.  Anti-Asian Hate Thank you to AACA for holding an important conversation about anti-Asian hate and for inviting us to speak. Thank you to those who shared their stories, and for the partnership as we all work together to make Boston a better city for all. Events and Announcements May 16 - AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration at City Hall Plaza May 16 - June 6 - Business Start-up Workshop for Boston Immigrants of African Descent May 19 - Deadline to apply for the Asian Community Fund’s spring 2023 grantmaking cycle May 25, June 8 - Arts and Connection Series at the Pao Arts Center June 13 - First deadline to apply to the Klarman Family Foundation's new funding initiative, the Community Capital Fund to help community organizations with physical assets JVS Boston is recruiting for their next cohort of Bridges to College and Careers and has programs in Biotechnology, General Studies, and English for Advance Studies Massachusetts Health Connector has a social media toolkit and offers webinars about MassHealth Job Postings The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) is hiring a Housing Program Coordinator and a Fiscal Support Coordinator The Mayor's Office for Black Male Advancement is hiring a Communications Manager Boston Adult Technical Academy is hiring a Partnership Coordinator English for New Bostonians is hiring a Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships and a Director of Finance and Administration Community Preservation Act

Join Your City Councilor - Virtual and In-Person Community Preservation Information Sessions Good morning all,  The Community Preservation Office and Boston City Council cordially invite members of the public to meet us throughout the spring and summer to explore how residents can use CPA funds. Join us to learn how to preserve or create impactful projects in your community! You may also visit our website to view all upcoming engagement events.   New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Community News CPA-funded program One+Boston increases homebuyership opportunities for residents & families by offering low-interest mortgages to qualified home buyers & providing access to down payment & closing-cost assistance. Watch the video here!  Learn more http://homecenter.boston.gov CPA in the news! Preservation Act funding will flow into projects in Dot and Mattapan: $1m to Trotter School for a new playground Dozens of Boston infrastructure projects approved, funded through Community Preservation Act Grant Announcements George B. Henderson Foundation’s 2023 Grants The RFPs for the George B. Henderson Foundation’s 2023 Grants can be accessed on the foundation's website. Please note the proposal deadlines of May 5 and October 6, 2023, as well as the date for an optional applicant forum on September 12, 2023. For other grant funding resources, please review the lists below: Historic Preservation Funding Resource List Open Space and Recreation Funding Resource List Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations

Immigrant Advancement   RSVP Now for We Are Boston on May 19 The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is hosting We Are Boston on May 19 at Blue Cross Blue Shield in the Prudential building. The workshop is from 3-5pm, and the reception is from 5:30-8pm. Please RSVP immediately because space is limited. This year's We Are Boston is an in-person event that will recognize the successes of the past year and name this year’s honorees who are champions of diversity and inclusiveness. The fun-filled evening will include performances and an inspiring program. Apply for a Grant to Host an Event for Immigrant Heritage Month Boston-based community organizations are invited to partner with MOIA in celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month in June by hosting a community event. These one-time events will raise awareness about existing community programs and services, highlight the importance of immigrants in our City, and promote community building among our diverse immigrant residents and allies. Apply by May 4 to receive up to $2,500 to cover event costs. Here is the grant description and the grant application.  Know Your Rights Webinar for Immigrant Workers on May 3 Did you know that employers cannot pay you less than $15 per hour in Massachusetts? Did you know that your employer must pay you for all hours you work? Did you know that it is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for reporting unsafe conditions or wage theft? Did you know that all workers have labor rights, regardless of immigration status? The Worker Empowerment Cabinet and MOIA are hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 3 from 6-7:30pm. Lawyers and government officials will explain your rights on the job and answer questions. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, Cantonese, as well as other languages upon request. Register here. Here are links to flyers and graphics in more languages to share with your communities. Immigrant Youth Summer Work Experience Grant The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is now taking applications for nonprofit organizations to offer work experience opportunities to immigrant youth. Organizations must provide leadership development and professional skills attainment in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. There is an info session on May 4 at noon and grant applications are due by May 18. Learn more and register here. For more information or to request a translation, please contact Renato Castelo at renato.castelo@boston.gov. Community Iftar 2023 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Community Iftar at City Hall on April 6, 2023! We got our pictures from the event, you can find them on our Facebook page at facebook.com/BOSimmigrants. You can watch the video here; and find more pictures here. Summer Intern Come intern with us! The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is hiring a Communications Intern to join us this summer. Responsibilities include helping with our website, social media, and various projects that support immigrants in Boston. The position is part-time and hybrid. Apply now! Next Free Immigration Consultations on May 3 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on May 3. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Events and Announcements April 29 - CORI Resource Fair by the Mayor's Office of Black Male Advancement April 29 - Health and Wellness Fair by LASA May 3 - Human Services Job Fair at JVS MassHire Downtown Boston May 3 - Immigrant Voices Podcast Project by the Gardner Pilot Academy ESOL program May 5 - Deadline for the Life Sciences Career Awareness RFP from the Office of Workforce Development May 8 - Pathways to Citizenship classes begin by St. Mark's Community Education Progam May 8 - Stop Asian Hate in Boston, a forum hosted by AACA May 24 - SPARK Action: Volunteer Leadership Fair - Sign up for organizations to reserve a table May 25, June 8 - Arts and Connection Series at the Pao Arts Center Income-eligible landlords struggling with mortgage payments and utility bills and have tenants who can’t pay rent can contact the Volunteer Lawyers Project for free legal assistance and help to apply for financial assistance Massachusetts Health Connector has a social media toolkit and offers webinars about MassHealth Job Postings English for New Bostonians is hiring a Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships and a Director of Finance and Administration The Funding Update Click Here to Subscribe FEDERAL GRANTS Department of Energy, 5/25/2023 Industrial Assessment Centers; Building Training & Assessment Centers Department of Labor, 5/19/2023 Workforce Readiness for Youth Department of Veterans Affairs, 5/19/2023 Suicide Prevention Department of Labor, 5/29/2023 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Technical Assistance National Park Service, 6/11/2023 History of Equal Rights National Endowment for the Humanities, 6/13/2023 Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Housing & Urban Development, 6/27/2023 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program SYSTEM FOR AWARDS MANAGEMENT UPDATE: The federal government has transitioned from DUNS to the Unique Entity ID. A UEI is required to apply for and receive federal awards. The process is extensive; plan ahead. For more information, go to the FAQ page at SAM.gov. Federal funding opportunities are continuously updated on grants.gov STATE GRANTS Department of Public Health, 4/27/2023 Healthy Relationship Project Support Early Education & Care, 5/8/2023 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Department of Mental Health, 5/15/2023 Intensive Community Services - Young Adult Therapeutic Care in the Southeast Area Energy and Environmental Affairs, 5/22/2023 Urban Agriculture. Max: $50,000. Health & Human Services, 5/31/2023 Medical Respite Pilot Grant Department of Agriculture Resources, 6/12/2023 MA Food Trust Program Department of Youth Services, through 4/7/2025 Hairdresser and Barber Services Department of Public Health, through 6/30/2028 Honorarium Speakers and Lecturers Scroll down to "Important Links" on CommBUYS to see Newly Posted Bids. CITY OF BOSTON GRANTS Office of Workforce Development 5/5/2023: Life Sciences Career Awareness. Max: $500,000 6/16/2023: Workforce Needs Assessment. Max: $200,000 New This Week Boston Planning & Development Agency, 5/22/2023 Dot Block Community Benefits Mayor’s Office of Housing, 8/16/2023 Continuum of Care: housing and/or services to homeless households in Boston   Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal. FOUNDATION GRANTS Tides Foundation, 5/4/2023 Frontline Justice Fund. Max $150,000 Greg Hill Foundation + GrubHub Community Fund, 5/10/2023 Restaurant Strong Fund. Max: $25,000 Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, 5/11/2023 Youth Programs. Max: $20,000 Verizon, 5/12/2023 Small Businesses. Big Dreams. Max: $10,000 Andy Warhol Foundation, 5/17/2023 Scholarly studies and other published work. Max: $50,000 ASPCA, 5/31/2023 Fund to End Factory Farming Caplan Foundation, 5/31/2023 R&D grants addressing early childhood, including parenting education. Nellie Mae Education Foundation, 6/1/2023 Boosting literacy skills for children of color Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation, 6/1/2023 Arts & Culture, Education, Medical Research, Religion, Scientific Herb Block Foundation, 6/1/2023 Citizen Education and Voter Participation Projects. Land Trust Alliance + Open Space Institute, 6/8/2023 Land Protection Plans for the Eastern US. Max: $15,000 National Endowment for Democracy, 6/16/2023 Average award: $50,000 National Garden Bureau, 7/1/2023 Therapeutic Garden Grants. Max: $3,000 George A. Ramlose Foundation, 8/1/2023 Arts & Culture, Civil Rights, Diseases/Disorders, Education, Economic Development, Food, Health, Human Services, Mental Health, Religion, Youth Development Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, Open Education and training programs. Max: $15,000.00  Kars4Kids, Open Awards range from ​​$500 to $2,000 Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, Open Game-changing ideas or early-stage projects. Max: $300,000 National Basketball Association, Open Economic empowerment for Black youth in local NBA markets.  Dan Paul Foundation, Open Health, education, development, and welfare of the world's youth. Max: $15,000 Centene Foundation, Open Healthcare access, education, and social services. Christopher D. Smithers Foundation Alcohol Abuse Education. Max: $30,000 Klarman Family Foundation Arts & Culture, Education, Youth Development Check the Funding Update Archives for back issues with open deadlines. THE RESOURCE TABLE  The Grantsmanship Center Meet the Grantmakers Online, 5/10/2023 Register here  And check out the News Articles Archive for a wide selection of timely topics. Tips for Grants to Individuals Courtesy of Candid. DonorPerfect Community Conference Register here and mark your calendar now for free, virtual sessions on June 6 & 7. Mayor Wu’s 2023 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series 5/2/2023-6/21/2023 A unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and assorted fan-favorite MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with customized lawn games and gift cards. Residents at each event will be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express. Research Statistics  All City of Boston Newsletters Daily Updates from the City of Boston News, Resources, Applications, Permits, Jobs, Events and more! Career Connection Updates

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS... and BARBIES. Welcome to Career Connection, April edition. This Barbie is HIRING! Join our team: boston.gov/jobs POOL FOR THE SUMMER  We are looking for well trained lifeguards!   Lifeguard I  Lifeguard II  Lifeguard II (Part-Time)  Head Lifeguard MARATHON SUPERSTARS 40 City of Boston employees ran the Boston Marathon this year - we loved cheering them on.  To all of our City employees that participated, congratulations on this incredible accomplishment. LEVELING UP WITH THE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT  We officially wrapped up the Spring Leadership Summit! The #LeadershipSummit explores the traits and skills of successful leaders through group discussions, activities, and presentations from subject matter experts across the City of Boston.  LIFE AT THE CITY OF BOSTON: EMPLOYEE INTERVIEWS - #LINKEDINSIGHTS WITH MORGAN COWIE-HASKELL Leaping into #spring with a new #LinkedInsights featuring Morgan Cowie-Haskell, SHRM-CP, Employee Experience Project Manager in the People Operations Cabinet. Here's a sneak peek at our conversation   𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬? I love understanding all the basic building blocks or puzzle pieces that come together for a city to function. There is so much behind the scenes work and the best part is talking to employees who understand their contribution and are effective in what they do. Every day I meet someone new!  𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗛𝗬? Spring because I love how Bostonians re-emerge from the winter. There is such a positive energy surrounding everyone. READ MORE ONE BOSTON DAY - CITY OF BOSTON DIPAWMATS On #OneBostonDay we had several friendly visitors at Boston City Hall. Meet Cooper - a City of Boston diPAWmat  One Boston Day recognizes the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013. The City of Boston invited community-based organizations, businesses, City workers, and residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of our City’s spirit of care for one another.  OPEN JOBS!  Management Analyst Budget Office  Sr. Housing Development Officer Office of Housing  E-bike Program Manager Transportation Department  Director of Human Resources Boston Police Department  Library Aide (Part-time) Boston Public Library  Chief of Staff Mayor’s Office for Black Male Advancement LINK UP WITH US ON LINKEDIN! Join LinkedIn and follow our company page to discover and discuss job opportunities!

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2022-2023 SPARK Council members pose after our annual program retreat. Happy April, Boston! The nice weather is hopefully here to stay as we get ready for the busiest weekend the City sees all year. Whether you're lacing up your shoes for Marathon Monday or looking for somewhere to celebrate One Boston Day, SPARK Boston has you covered. Our recruitment season, complete with fun events and exciting civic engagement opportunities, is in full swing. We hope to see you out in the neighborhoods in the weeks to come! Apply to the 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council Today We're looking for the next SPARK Boston Council now at bit.ly/sparkboston2023. If you or someone your know is: A City of Boston Resident Between the ages of 20 and 35 Interested in volunteering for and learning about municipal government  Can fulfill a year long term (from September 2023 to August 2024) ...we hope to see your application by Friday, May 26. You can check out the questions in advance, as well as attend one of our Virtual Open House & Information Sessions at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, May 10.  Apply for the next SPARK Boston Council Register for our Virtual Open House on April 18 or May 10 SPARK Application FAQs Come play trivia with us this tonight! We'll be at The Anchor in Charlestown tonight, Thursday, April 13 starting at 7:00 PM for North End Waterfront (NEW) Health Center's Trivia Night. We'll be handing out information about 2023-2024 council applications, but we could use your help on our trivia team! There will be prizes to win, and food and drink available for purchase. Meet us in the Navy Yard to connect with SPARK and an amazing community health non-profit!  Learn more about Trivia Night & NEW Health One Boston Day Sign Making Event Update This Saturday is One Boston Day, and we're so delighted to be partnering with both the Mayor's Office and Boston Public Market to present SPARK Joy: A Boston Marathon Sign Making Party from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No matter who you're cheering on, we'll bring the poster making supplies if you bring the inspirational messages for Monday's marathon runners! This event is free and open to the public in the Boston Public Market's central Hub, but we appreciate you RSVPing so we can make sure we have enough supplies for everyone. Make Signs with SPARK Boston See all One Boston Day happenings at boston.gov/one-boston Next Week: Downtown Neighborhood Social Join SPARK Boston, Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID), and other City of Boston departments and community organizations for drinks, food, and fun at Third Space, BID's pop-up storefront community space. Access community engagement resources, new connections, and information about Boston's most central neighborhood next Wednesday, April 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM! RSVP today to gain entrance to this 21+ event.  RSVP for our Downtown Neighborhood Social Beacon Hill Neighborhood Social with BHCA Young Friends As part of our tour through Boston before the application deadline, we'll be visiting Beacon Hill Civic Association Young Friends monthly social on Wednesday, April 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. No RSVP is required, so come meet your neighbors and civically engaged peers at The Sevens! Get Ready for Not Your Average Public Meeting After a successful engagement last August, SPARK and Consult LeLa are teaming up again to provide important updates and opportunities to engage with the Blue Hill Ave Transportation Action Plan! Join us at Kay's Oasis on Thursday, April 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to meet staff from Boston Planning & Development Agency, Boston Transportation Department, and more street-shapers from both City Hall and the community. This is certainly Not Your Average Public Meeting, complete with free food, a cash bar, and tunes from DJ Why Sham. Registration is now open, so come give your input on the new Mattapan Square in the most fun environment possible! RSVP for Not Your Average Public Meeting Next Month: Meet Sustainable Boston The green living brand/SPARK council subcommittee Sustainable Boston brings together sustainability-minded Bostonians by sharing events, jobs, and resources online. Now they want to bring them together in-person at their first event: a Sustainability Meetup, presented in partnership with the City of Boston's Environment Department. Come learn about the City's working in climate resilience and how you can help make a difference for our planet after Earth Month in the brand new City Hall Plaza Pavilion Meeting Room! We'll be gathering with refreshments on Thursday, May 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, so please RSVP so we make sure we have enough plant-based snacks for everyone. RSVP for Sustainability Meetup Register to vote & get work this summer Hey Gen Z readers! Boston youth aged 14 to 24 are invited to the City of Boston Youth Job & Resource Fair on Saturday, April 22 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Reggie Lewis Center. At the SPARK Boston table, we'll be registering and pre-registering voters and handing out information about our on-going application season. Free registration is now open for anyone looking for community resources or work this summer (and beyond)! Register for Youth Job & Resource Fair Alumni Reunion Reminder Even though we just announced this in our last newsletter, the first-ever SPARK/ONEin3 alumni reunion will be here before we know it. Over the last few days, invitations went to the alumni who have emails on file with us. If you are an alum and have not received an invite, please take our alumni survey or reach out to me directly. Very few people have the same email addresses they did when they served on the council, and we don't want to miss anyone! Please forward news of this reunion to your SPARK pals who may not be in the loop so we can get invitations to them too. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this summer! SPARK Boston/ONEin3 Alumni Intake Survey Request Alumni Reunion Invitation Upcoming Hearings & Community Events Allston/Brighton Community Center Study Meeting Thursday, April 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM | BCYF Jackson-Mann Boston Public Schools Community Engagement Advisory Council Meeting Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 PM | Virtual Tenean Beach Community Cleanup Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Tenean Beach (Dorchester) Swan Boats Opening Day 2023 Saturday, April 15 at 11:00 AM | Boston Public Garden Lagoon Air Pollution Control Commission Public Hearing Wednesday, April 19 at 1:00 PM | Virtual Dorchester Bay City Public Meeting Wednesday, April 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM | Virtual City of Boston Job Board Director of Community Engagement Lead all community engagement work in the Environment, Energy, and Open Space Cabinet, which includes the Environment Department, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Office of Historic Preservation, and the Office of Food Justice. Assistant Speechwriter (Part-time) Help craft speeches that Mayor Michelle Wu will deliver at a wide variety of engagements! Deputy Collector Represent the City's treasury, making sure we're receiving the taxes, fees, and other income needed to make our City run. Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office of Black Male Advancement Help BMA expand their scope while supporting and supervising office staff! Seasonal City Council Legislative Assistant This unique 90-day appointment provides administrative and legislative support to Boston City Council at all hearings, meetings, and working sessions. Program Assistant, Boston Home Center Help Boston residents purchase, approve, and keep their homes by supporting program staff and functions. View More Jobs in the City of Boston Career Center I hope you all have a wonderful One Boston Day and Marathon Monday! We look forward to seeing you at the Boston Public Market on Saturday for some inspirational crafting.  Many thanks,  Audrey Seraphin SPARK Boston Director

Happy Earth Month! There is much to celebrate and much to look forward to for the City of Boston's Environment Department. Take a look at March announcements and upcoming events you can join. You can also receive everyday Green New Deal updates on our Instagram and Twitter. LOOKING BACK   CITY RECEIVES GRANT TO RECONNECT CHINATOWN The City received a $1.8 million federal grant, looking to reconnect the long-split neighborhood of Chinatown — by building a park atop that six-lane highway and the five rail lines alongside it. Learn more here. STRETCH CODE Mayor Wu will file an ordinance to adopt the State Department of Energy Resources’ Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code, a transformative green update that will further reduce climate-polluting emissions in buildings in municipalities that have adopted the code across the state.   DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT PROGRAM Mayor Wu and the Office of Housing announced the Large Building Green Energy Retrofits Program, a grant program supported by $10 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be used to foster energy improvements for affordable housing developments. ADDRESSING COMPETITIVE ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS The Dorchester Reporter quoted Chief Mariama White-Hammond, “The city will never send someone to your door to sell you electricity,” she said. “If they claim to be us, it is not true.” Residents should ask to see the person’s ID card and ask them whom they work for, she added." Read the article here.   LOOKING FORWARD APRIL 14 - TENEAN BEACH CLEANUP In honor of One Boston Day, the Boston Environment Department and Boston Planning & Development Agency are teaming up with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and Neponset River Watershed Association to host a cleanup of Tenean Beach in Dorchester. Register here.   APRIL 22 & 29- LOVE YOUR BLOCK CLEANUP Join us for a morning of beautification in every neighborhood of Boston as we clean up our streets, sidewalks, parks, and open spaces on Saturdays, April 22 and 29. Find your neighborhood and sign up here. MAY 2 - MATTAHUNT WOODS OPEN HOUSE Portions of Mattahunt Woods are impacted by dumping of construction debris and automobile parts as well as invasive plants, but there are still healthy plant communities and wetlands. The City of Boston is working to restore Mattahunt Woods' natural ecosystem while making it a place for residents to enjoy. Join us for a virtual open house on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm. We will share information about the project, present initial design concepts for the site, and collect your feedback.   MAY 3 - SOLARIZE EASTIE EVENT Solarize Eastie is a program that works to bring renewable energy to East Boston residents. In partnership with GreenRoots and ACE Solar, we're hosting a workshop to help residents understand how they can apply and reap the benefits. Wednesday, May 3 from 6-8 at Channel Fish's meeting space: 4 Eagle Sq, East Boston.  MAY 4 -  NETWORKING EVENT Sustainable Boston brings together sustainability-minded Bostonians by sharing events, resources, jobs, and more. Join SPARK Boston and Sustainable Boston to network on Thursday, May 4, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Civic Pavilion located in the Boston City Hall Plaza at 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA. Register here.   WE'RE HIRING! The Environment Department and the rest of the Mayor's Cabinet of Environment, Energy, and Open Space are hiring positions that work towards a Green New Deal city. Apply today and join us! FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS!

Community Preservation Act   Join the City of Boston's Community Preservation Committee Good Morning All, Residents can now apply to be one of the four nominees selected by the Boston City Council to serve on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The CPC is a 9-member board that recommends projects to the Mayor and the City Council for Community Preservation funds. The Community Preservation Act (CPA), a ballot question passed by Boston voters in November 2016, brings over $20 million to the City annually. Funding must be used for projects in three areas: affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space/outdoor recreation facilities. CPC members serve as unpaid volunteers for a term of three years with a maximum of two terms. All CPC members must be Boston residents. To learn more, click here. Interested applicants can apply using the application portal. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 17, 2023. What's Next - Mayor's Order and City Council Hearing The Community Preservation Committee has recommended 56 affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation projects for funding, totaling to $40,676,455. The Committee will submit the FY23 slate of recommendations to the Mayor for transmission to the City Council. A City Council Public Hearing will be scheduled and an official vote by City Council appropriating funds for the FY23 slate of affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation projects will happen this spring. New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Grant Announcements The Grassroots program, part of GrowBoston: Office of Urban Agriculture, supports the development of community gardens, urban farms, and other open space. GrowBoston recently released two Grassroots requests for proposals: GRASSROOTS OPEN SPACE PROGRAM FUNDING: GrowBoston is seeking proposals for capital funding to support the creation of or improvements to urban farms, community gardens, food forests, and passive open spaces. GrowBoston expects to make awards of up to $100,000 to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. Projects must serve low- and moderate-income individuals. The proposal deadline is April 4, 2023 at 4:00pm. GRASSROOTS YOUTH LEAD THE CHANGE SPRING FY23 FUNDING: GrowBoston is making up to $250,000 available to support the creation of and improvements to urban farms, community gardens, food forest, or other food producing projects that engage youth. The capital grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations for projects in Roxbury, Dorchester, or Mattapan. The proposal deadline is April 10, 2023 at 4:00pm  View the requests for proposals  Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations

BERDO

Deadline to apply as a qualifying Community Based Organization extended to March 31st The deadline for applications to qualify as a nominating Community-Based Organization (CBO) under BERDO has been extended one last time to Friday, March 31st, 2023. We will not be extending the deadline again. Qualified CBOs will be able to nominate one or more individuals to serve on the BERDO Review Board. To apply to be a qualifying CBO, please fill out this online application form. Please note that the next opportunity to apply to be a qualified CBO will be in 2028, so any interested organizations are strongly encouraged to apply in this cycle even if they don’t have a specific nominee in mind at this time. Please help us get the word out to any community organizations that might be interested in this opportunity. Deadline to nominate Review Board members is March 10 The initial deadline to nominate Review Board members remains Friday, March 10, 2023. Individuals may be nominated to serve on the Review Board by any other individual, organization, and/or qualified Community-Based Organizations. Self-nominations are also accepted. To nominate an individual to serve for the BERDO Review Board, please fill out this online nomination form by March 10, 2023. The first set of nominees will be reviewed after the March 10 deadline. The application form will remain open after March 10 and applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please review the requirements listed on the application form before nominating an individual. Please share the nomination form with anyone who may be interested in nominating members to or serving on the BERDO Review Board. The nomination form is also available on boston.gov/berdo. More information on BERDO Review Board If you are looking for more information on the BERDO Review Board, please review the slides and recording from the BERDO Review Board Info Session that we held on March 2nd. The slides and recording of the info session are also available on boston.gov/berdo. BERDO Phase 3 Regulations Listening Session The Environment Department invites you to join staff for a virtual listening session to launch Phase 3 of the BERDO regulations development process. The listening session will take place on Zoom on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. EST. Register here. Environment Department staff will provide an update on BERDO reporting compliance and introduce the key regulatory topics that will be covered in Phase 3 of the regulations development process, including  building portfolios, individual compliance schedules, hardship compliance plans, and the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund. We will also welcome comments, questions, or feedback on any topics related to BERDO regulations and reporting as time allows. This listening session will be an opportunity to share initial ideas and questions on Phase 3 topics, but there will be several additional opportunities in the upcoming months to engage in the development of regulations for BERDO. Please stay tuned to this newsletter for additional All information, including upcoming events, will be shared on boston.gov/berdo-regulations. You can also submit questions, ideas, or feedback on BERDO regulations directly to Claudia Diezmartinez, BERDO Policy Fellow, at claudia.diezmartinez@boston.gov. Thank you, Hannah Payne Director of Carbon Neutrality Environment Department

Hi neighbor, While the past few days have brought Boston some snow, it is no secret that this winter has been warmer than usual. Although a break from the winter chill is sometimes a relief- the Environment Department knows it's more important than ever to continue the work to combat climate change. Let's take a look back on the past month's successes and look forward together. LOOKING BACK POWERCORPS GREEN JOBS PATHWAYS PowerCorpsBOS joined A Better City and Roxbury Community College (RCC) to receive an overview of the newest PowerCorps building operations career pathway, skills to support the transition to energy efficiency, and carbon reduction in Boston buildings. EXTERIOR LIGHTING INVENTORY COMPLETE Renew Boston Trust has completed the inventory of all City-owned exterior lighting in Boston. 71,053 streetlights were assessed to develop energy conservation measures to reduce electricity and natural gas usage. Learn more here. THE HEAT IS ON: ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM Chief Mariama White-Hammond spoke with NBC Boston. "Climate change touches us all, but across the country, communities of color have been hit the hardest with heat, pollution and flooding. We explore how the climate crisis is affecting the health and well-being of Black and brown communities and low-income Americans." Check it out here. JAVA WITH JIMMY AND BCCE One thing that we love: spreading the word about Boston Community Choice Electricity. Chief Mariama White-Hammond spoke on Java with Jimmy about BCCE. One resident listened in, signed themselves up, and helped their elderly aunt and uncle benefit too. Watch the full interview here! LOOKING FORWARD BERDO REVIEW BOARD Per the Buildings Emission Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), the Review Board will be made up of nine members, six of whom must be nominated by qualified Community-Based Organizations, one who is a City Councilor or their designee, and two who may be self-nominated or nominated by any individual or entity.  All nominees will need to be selected by the Mayor and approved by City Council before being seated on the Review Board. Review Board Member Nomination Form Please use this form to nominate an individual to serve as a member of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure (BERDO) Review Board. Deadline is March 10. Community-Based Organizations Qualification Form Please use this form to submit an application to qualify as a nominating Community-Based Organization (CBO) under BERDO 2.0. Please use this form to submit an application to qualify as a nominating Community-Based Organization (CBO) under BERDO 2.0. Deadline is March 3. GRANT FOR MULTI-FAMILY RETROFITS The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will be making up $50 million available in grant funding for multifamily affordable housing decarbonization retrofits. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis by 6/1/23. BOSTON COMMUNITY CHOICE ELECTRICITY Boston Community Choice Electricity gives you three electricity rates to choose from: 22%, 32%, and 100% renewable. Right now, all three of BCCE's options are lower than Eversource Basic Service rate. Join us at boston.gov/bcce. MASS SAVE HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT If you feel your home or small business is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer, Mass Save programs can help. They also help you save energy and money. Sign up for a no-cost energy assessment today. WE'RE HIRING!!! The Environment Department is hiring positions that prioritize conservation, environmental quality, adaptation, and resilience and carbon neutrality. Apply today and join us!

Community Preservation Act   Join the City of Boston's Community Preservation Committee Good Morning All, Residents can now apply to be one of the four nominees selected by the Boston City Council to serve on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The CPC is a 9-member board that recommends projects to the Mayor and the City Council for Community Preservation funds. The Community Preservation Act (CPA), a ballot question passed by Boston voters in November 2016, brings over $20 million to the City annually. Funding must be used for projects in three areas: affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space/outdoor recreation facilities. CPC members serve as unpaid volunteers for a term of three years with a maximum of two terms. All CPC members must be Boston residents. To learn more, click here. Interested applicants can apply using the application portal. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 17, 2023. What's Next - Mayor's Order and City Council Hearing The Community Preservation Committee has recommended 56 affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation projects for funding, totaling to $40,676,455. The Committee will submit the FY23 slate of recommendations to the Mayor for transmission to the City Council. A City Council Public Hearing will be scheduled and an official vote by City Council appropriating funds for the FY23 slate of affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation projects will happen this spring. New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Community News Job Opening:  The Lower Neponset Access Coalition (LNAC) is looking for a Community Organizer, who will report to the SWBCDC, to help with event planning and outreach to the local Lower Neponset communities.  The LNAC is a partnership of community groups and nonprofit organizations focused on making the Lower Neponset River and surrounding greenspace more accessible and safer for local residents. To learn more, click here.   ACT-SO 2023 Student Recruitment Event | March 5:  NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) is an achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement for high schools’ students of African descent. It is an opportunity to compete at the National competition, where you can receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors. Click here to learn more. You may also register for the virtual info session on March 5th.  Apply by March 1st: Young Black Leaders Boston  Young Black Leaders Boston is a program for young Black males in Boston’s high schools who want to become more civically engaged and leaders in their communities. The Spring 2023 course is from March 7 to April 18. Applications close on March 1. Learn more here. Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations

Immigrant Advancement

MOIA Awards $129,000 in Mini-grants Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) are awarding $129,000 in mini-grants to 11 immigrant-serving nonprofits.  The Advancing Immigrant Entrepreneurship Mini-grants dedicates $79,406 to organizations that help immigrants develop entrepreneurial ventures and cooperatives. Local Enterprise Assistance Fund; El Centro, Catholic Charities; Reldren Business Group/Parent's Management Inc.; Shalupe Foundation; Little Saigon; and Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity will receive $10,000-$15,000 each.  The MOIA Promoting Access to Citizenship Mini-Grants dedicates $50,000 to creative initiatives that help green card holders become U.S. citizens. Agencia ALPHA; Azerbaijani Society of New England; Nigerian American Multi-Service Association; Project Citizenship; and the Vietnamese American Civic Association will receive $2,000 to $12,000 for programs including citizenship classes, education, and outreach. This is part of MOIA's larger efforts in encouraging Boston residents to become U.S. citizens. Read the press release and the translations. Anyone interested in joining these programs can contact the organizations directly. Mental Health and Wellness Webinar We're hosting a virtual webinar about community-based strategies and recommendations to support immigrant mental health on Wednesday, March 1 from 10am to 11:30am. This conversation is intended for institutional leaders in the public, nonprofit, and public health sectors, as well as mental health advocates, practitioners and researchers. Learn more and register here. For more information, interpretation, or special accommodations, please email renato.castelo@boston.gov. This conversation is hosted by the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement in partnership with the Asian American Resource Workshop, the Brazilian Worker Center, Chica Project, the Community Healing Center Project, Family Nurturing Center of MA, Sociedad Latina, the Somali Parents Advocacy Center for Education, and the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research.  Sign up now for Citizenship Day on April 1 Volunteer for Citizenship Day Citizenship Day is possible thanks to hundreds of volunteers! Lawyers, law students, and community members are all welcome. No prior experience is needed. Volunteers must commit to the full day; lunch will be provided. Non-attorney volunteers may be assigned various roles including registration, interpretation, and helping people fill out the citizenship application. Licensed attorneys review the filled out application for accuracy and completeness. If you'd like to volunteer, sign up here. Email volunteer@projectcitizenship.org with questions or for more information. Extra SNAP benefits end March 2 During COVID Massachusetts households received extra Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The federal government is ending this program, and the last extra COVID SNAP payment will be on March 2. Starting in April, all SNAP households will get only one regular monthly SNAP payment. To learn more, call 877-382-2363 or visit Mass.gov/ExtraCOVIDSNAP. Here is a social media toolkit from the State with more information. Organizations that receive calls from constituents can use this document from the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Food Justice for more resources.  Free Immigration Consultations on March 1 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for March 1. Our next available appointments are on March 15. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. This week MOIA joined Mayor Wu and the Equity Cabinet for a conversation with the Somali community about their needs. Taxes can be confusing! We partnered with several local nonprofits to host workshops for immigrant students about how taxes work and help them through the process. Here's the first one with Agencia Alpha, GBLS, and English High School. Events and Announcements February 25 - COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Clinic in Brighton February 27 - You Bet Your Life: Gambling in the Asian Community by AACA March 1 - Deadline for high schoolers to apply for Young Black Leaders Boston March 1 - Deadline to apply for Tufts Community Grants March 2 - Boston Public Schools Diversity Career Fair for Educators March 3 - USCIS webinar on Naturalization Test Redesign March 4 - Activating the Square: Imagining the Future of Mattapan Square Together March 15 - Deadline for the Barr Foundation's "Request for Proposals - Meeting the Moment: Transforming the High School Experience" for education leaders March 31 - RFP Deadline from the Boston Public Health Commission to develop a public awareness campaign about behavioral health

Join the City of Boston's Community Preservation Committee   Good Morning All, Residents can now apply to be one of the four nominees selected by the Boston City Council to serve on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The CPC is a 9-member board that recommends projects to the Mayor and the City Council for Community Preservation funds. The Community Preservation Act (CPA), a ballot question passed by Boston voters in November 2016, brings over $20 million to the City annually. Funding must be used for projects in three areas: affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space/outdoor recreation facilities. CPC members serve as unpaid volunteers for a term of three years with a maximum of two terms. All CPC members must be Boston residents. To learn more, click here. Interested applicants can apply using the application portal. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 17, 2023.   What's Next - Mayor's Order and City Council Hearing The Community Preservation Committee has recommended 56 affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation projects for funding, totaling to $40,676,455. The Committee will submit the FY23 slate of recommendations to the Mayor for transmission to the City Council. A City Council Public Hearing will be scheduled and an official vote by City Council appropriating funds for the FY23 slate of affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation projects will happen this spring.   New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open!   To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m.     Celebrate Black History Month "Black is..." Boston Public Library Reading List The BPL's 2023 Black is... booklist features 75 recommended titles for adults, teens, and children about the African American experience. Pick up a copy at your local branch or read it online. Black History Month Events   The City is hosting events and partnering with others to celebrate Black History Month across Boston, including: ·       A Public Discussion of the Role of the Black Church with Dr. Earle Fisher ·       A presentation by BPL and the National Park Service on Boston as An Underground Railroad Hub ·       Black History Paint Night hosted by the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet ·       And many others!   Grant Announcements   The RFP for the George B. Henderson Foundation’s 2023 Grants has been posted to their website. Please note the proposal deadlines of May 5 and October 6, 2023, as well as the dates for an optional applicant forum on April 4 and September 12, 2023. For other grant funding resources, please review the lists below:  Historic Preservation Funding Resource List Open Space and Recreation Funding Resource List    Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events.   Language and Communication Services   Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations

Community Preservation Act   Join the City of Boston's Community Preservation Committee Good Afternoon All, Residents can now apply to be one of the four nominees selected by the Boston City Council to serve on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The CPC is a 9-member board that recommends projects to the Mayor and the City Council for Community Preservation funds. The Community Preservation Act (CPA), a ballot question passed by Boston voters in November 2016, brings over $20 million to the City annually. Funding must be used for projects in three areas: affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space/outdoor recreation facilities. CPC members serve as unpaid volunteers for a term of three years with a maximum of two terms. All CPC members must be Boston residents. To learn more, click here. Interested applicants can apply using the application portal. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 17, 2023. What's Next - Mayor's Order and City Council Hearing The Community Preservation Committee has recommended 56 affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation projects for funding, totaling to $40,676,455. The Committee will submit the FY23 slate of recommendations to the Mayor for transmission to the City Council. A City Council Public Hearing will be scheduled and an official vote by City Council appropriating funds for the FY23 slate of affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation projects will happen this spring. New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Grant Announcements Each year, Eastern Bank supports more than 1,000 local organizations providing a variety of vital services. With grants ranging from $100 to $10,000, Community Donations amount to millions of dollars each year. Decisions are made on a rolling basis. To learn more about this program and others, please visit their website. For other grant funding resources, please review the lists below:  Historic Preservation Funding Resource List Open Space and Recreation Funding Resource List  Community News City of Boston Neighborhood Sign Redesign Program  Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Neighborhood Sign Redesign program in partnership with the Office of Arts & Culture, the Department of Property Management, and the Department of Innovation and Technology. Across Boston, neighborhood signs welcome residents and visitors to the diverse communities that make up the City. The City of Boston is seeking artists to redesign these signs. Artists are invited to submit up to three conceptual designs based upon a template provided by the City. The deadline for artists to submit designs is March 3, 2023. The City will select artists by mid-March and will work collaboratively with them to refine final designs.  Interested artists can apply and learn more at boston.gov/sign-redesign. Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations Can’t see the email? Display this email in your browser Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02201, United States Hours & Directions Want to change how you receive these emails? 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Career Connection Updates   CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Today and everyday, we celebrate Black people, Black stories, Black resistance & Black joy. This month, we have held various events including our kick-off at Boston City Hall. Learn more: boston.gov/black-history WATCH. LISTEN. READ.  We recently celebrated the State of the City! You can read the speech in 12 languages & check out our annotated version of the speech—including the speechwriting process, stats & history behind the speech—here: boston.gov/sotc WE ARE SPREADING THE LOVE THIS MONTH.        We are spreading love this month. Are you interested in joining our City of Boston team? Be our new hire. We asked some folks what their work love language is.  Here's what we got.  Thanks for your perspective, I never thought of it that way.  That's a great idea!  I got your back.  You've got this.  I like your Bruins hat.  TGIF! LIFE AT THE CITY OF BOSTON: EMPLOYEE INTERVIEWS - #LINKEDINSIGHTS WITH KATHLEEN HART Meet Kathleen Hart, Communications Manager in the City of Boston's Environment Department! Kathleen has been a member of the City team for 3 years and has made an outstanding impact.  Here's a sneak peek at our conversation. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS CAREER PATH? I am energized by the way environmental and climate action are constantly evolving to be more creative, bold, and revolutionary. Every individual is affected by climate change- and I love having the opportunity to exchange stories, share critical information, and guide people to moments of understanding. FUN FACT? I usually forget everything cool that's ever happened in my life and end up showing them my double jointed elbow. My actual fun fact is that I lived and studied on a ship for four months, traveling to thirteen different countries! FAVORITE SEASON? Spring.  There's nothing like the first warm day after a cold, snowy winter. More people on walks with their friends, school yards are louder, color comes back to the trees! Learn more MAYOR'S OFFICE SUMMER INTERNSHIP  Applications are now open for the Mayor's Office Summer 2023 Internship Program! The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023. Learn more at: boston.gov/internships. OPEN JOBS! Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Take your career to the next level and browse all of our open jobs at boston.gov/jobs. Now hiring: Branch Librarian I  Building Manager  Bank Reconciliation Accountant  Deputy Director for Policy Development and Research  Director of Finance and Budget  UI /UX Designer  LINK UP WITH US ON LINKEDIN! Join LinkedIn and follow our company page to discover and discuss job opportunities, behind-the-scenes information, and unique updates from the City of Boston.  Can’t see the email? Display this email in your browser Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02201, United States Hours & Directions Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Immigrant Advancement

MOIA Community Webinar: Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2pm Our next MOIA Community Webinar is on Tuesday, February 14 at 2:00 pm. The webinar will cover resources available to support community members during this year's tax filing season. Fill out this form to sign up. We'll send the agenda as the webinar gets closer and the Zoom link by noon that Wednesday. Mental Health and Wellness Webinar We're hosting a virtual webinar about community-based strategies and recommendations to support immigrant mental health on Wednesday, March 1 from 10am to 11:30am. This conversation is intended for institutional leaders in the public, nonprofit, and public health sectors, as well as mental health advocates, practitioners and researchers. Learn more and register here. For more information, interpretation, or special accommodations, please email renato.castelo@boston.gov. This conversation is hosted by the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement in partnership with the Asian American Resource Workshop, the Brazilian Worker Center, Chica Project, the Community Healing Center Project, Family Nurturing Center of MA, Sociedad Latina, the Somali Parents Advocacy Center for Education, and the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research.  City of Boston Grants The City of Boston has several grants open for community and cultural organizations, small businesses, and individuals. Grants include: February 15 Deadline: Beyond Pride Mini-Grants - mini-grants from $500-$10,000 to individuals and LGBTQ+ centered organizations that empower the community February 17 Deadline: S.P.A.C.E. (Supporting Pandemic Affected Community Enterprises) Grant -  $100,000-$200,000 grants to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 March 1 Deadline: Behavioral Health Workforce Expansion RFP - for vendors with experience in diverse communities with behaviorial health workforce shortages Rolling until April 11: Cultural Space Fund - $10,000 - $200,000+ in funding to seed, stabilize and expand cultural spaces in the City Free Immigration Consultations on February 15 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for February 15. Our next available appointments are on March 1. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Free Tax Help Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) offers free tax preparation services to Boston residents who earn $60,000 or less a year. Services are remote and in-person at several neighborhood tax sites. Get help maximizing refunds and credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit. Help is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, French, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Cantonese. The schedule can be found by visiting bostontaxhelp.org or calling BOS 3-1-1.  Calling All Artists Neighborhood signs welcome residents and visitors to the diverse communities that make up the City. The City of Boston is seeking artists to redesign these signs. Artists are invited to submit up to three conceptual designs based upon a template provided by the City. Submit your ideas by March 3, 2023. Artists must be at least 18 years old and must live or work in the City of Boston to participate. Selected artists will receive a $1,000 stipend for their artwork. Events and Announcements February 11 - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with $75 gift card in Brighton (Portuguese flyer) February 11 - I Learn America National Storyshare February 16 - the Human Rights Commission's first public meeting of the year February 27 - You Bet Your Life: Gambling in the Asian Community by AACA March 15 - Deadline for the Barr Foundation's "Request for Proposals - Meeting the Moment: Transforming the High School Experience" for education leaders Asian Women for Health is taking applications for a free Community Health Worker Training Program (flyers in Chinese, Vietnamese) St Mark Community Education Program has two free citizenship courses LMA Grant Consulting has a free grant writing webinar series through July  "The Stories that Make Us," an exhibition of artwork by high school students that explores personal stories about migration, belonging, and overcoming adversity, is now on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art until May 25

Community Preservation Act   Community Preservation Committee Meeting Good Morning All, Join us for the Community Preservation Committee final vote and public hearing on the slate of FY23 Affordable Housing, Historic Preservation, Open Space, and Recreation applications. The hearing will be held on Thursday, February 9th from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. All CPC hearings are open to the public. We encourage you to join the next hearing to provide public testimony and learn more about the project proposals this round. If you would like to provide written testimony for the CPC public hearing, please send your written statement here. Comments will be open to the public before the final CPC vote on the FY23 recommended slate. You can find the public notice and Zoom link for this CPC meeting below. February 9th - CPC Public Meeting Public Notice here Feburary 9th Zoom Link here Phone: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID 817 3348 4023 Passcode 799860 The most recent application round resulted in over 70 applications and over $50 million in funding requests across all three categories: affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation. What's Next - Mayor's Order and City Council Hearing After the Community Preservation Committee public hearing, the Committee will submit the FY23 slate of recommendations to the Mayor for transmission to the City Council. A City Council Public Hearing will be scheduled and an official vote by City Council appropriating funds for the FY23 slate of affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation projects will happen this spring. New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Grant Announcements The RFP for the George B. Henderson Foundation’s 2023 Grants has been posted to their website. Please note the proposal deadlines of May 5 and October 6, 2023, as well as the dates for an optional applicant forum on April 4 and September 12, 2023. For other grant funding resources, please review the lists below:  Historic Preservation Funding Resource List Open Space and Recreation Funding Resource List  Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations

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Community Preservation Committee Meeting Good Morning All, Please join the next Community Preservation Committee (CPC) public meeting today, Monday, December 12th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. All CPC meetings are open to the public. We encourage you to join the meetings to hear more about the project proposals under consideration during this round. You can find the public notice and Zoom link for this CPC meeting below. December 12th - CPC Public Meeting Public Notice here December 12th Zoom Link here Phone: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting Id 811 9795 4586 Passcode 000774 How will CPA impact your neighborhood? The FY2023 application round is off and running. The most recent application deadline resulted in over 70 applications and over $50M in funding requests across all 3 categories: affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation. The majority of neighborhoods in the city are represented in this round. What's Next? The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will begin meeting to review the FY2023 applications and recommend projects for funding to the Mayor and City Council by February 2023. A schedule of all CPC public meetings is listed below. Everyone is welcome to join us and learn more about CPA!  New Five-Year Community Preservation Plan The Community Preservation Committee has approved the New Community Preservation Plan. This plan will help guide the City of Boston's allocation of CPA funds for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. You can also learn more about the committee's new goals and evaluation criteria. The plan also highlights the program's first four funding rounds FY2018-FY2021. FY2023-FY2027 Community Preservation Plan New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Schedule of CPC Virtual Meetings for FY23 Funding Round: Meetings are subject to change: Monday, January 9, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Monday, January 23, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Monday, January 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (optional, if needed) Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Monday, February 9, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CPA Hearing) February TBD: Mayor's Order sent to City Council; City Council Public Hearing Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations

Immigrant Advancement

MOIA's next Community Webinar: Wednesday, December 14 at 2pm Our next MOIA Community Webinar is on Wednesday, December 14 at 2:00 pm. Please note it is on Wednesday this month, not our usual Tuesday. The webinar will cover the Affordable Connectivity Program, Boston's Community Choice Electricity program, and how to volunteer with the Boston Tax Help Coalition throughout the filing season. Fill out this form to sign up. We'll send the agenda as the webinar gets closer and the Zoom link by noon that Wednesday. Update on Migrants in Boston MOIA’s Executive Director Monique Tú Nguyen, Office of Housing Stability's Deputy Director Danielle Johnson, and community leaders testifed before City Council about the needs and services for migrants in Boston. Thank you to all our partners, internally and externally, for taking care of people to the best of our capacities. WATCH THE HEARING HERE. Read press coverage from GBH, Boston Globe, Axios, and State House News Service. Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Haiti The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from Feb. 4, 2023 through Aug. 3, 2024. Individuals who have already been residing in the United States as of November 6, 2022 will be eligible for TPS under Haiti’s redesignation. DHS will release more details soon. READ MORE. City of Boston Electricity Program Energy prices are rising but your bill doesn't have to. We're anticipating Eversource prices to go over 25 cents/ kWh. Through Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE), you can get 100% renewable electricity for ~13.8 cents/kWh. Rates are locked in until December 2023. Join BCCE today at boston.gov/bcce. Immigrants Lead Boston Graduation Immigrants Lead Boston Graduation is on December 16 at City Hall. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our emerging immigrant leaders. Because of space, this event is limited to the guests of the graduates. Learn more about the program at boston.gov/immigrants-lead. MOIA is Hiring for Two Positions! We're hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator who focuses on community outreach and relationship building in diverse immigrant communities. Ideal candidates are bilingual, particularly in Spanish or Haitian Creole. Apply now. We're hiring a Constituent Services Manager to assist with daily operations and serve as our intake and referral point of contact for immigrant residents. Ideal candidates are multilingual, particularly in Spanish. Apply now. Next Free Immigration Consultations on December 21 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on December 21. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Permanent Protections for Dreamers Dreamers are an essential part of our community & economy. The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu are proud to sign onto this letter urging Congress to enact permanent protections for Dreamers.  Meeting with Cape Verdean Community Leaders

Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement

In this email you will find: Highlights from Dec 1. Jamaica Plain Listening Session Last call for Survey responses: Survey closing 12/16 Women Entrepreneur Workshop Series Attend the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet Winter Wonderland festivities Office of Financial Empowerment for information upcoming events Boston Women's Workforce Council Presents 8th Annual Effective Practices Conference Job Opportunities ​ Thanks to Jamaica Plain residents who attended our listening session! We had a great conversation with community members about economic empowerment for women in Boston. ATTN! Redefining Womanhood Survey CLOSES 12/16 The survey is closing 12/16! Please give us your feedback directly by completing our survey. http://bit.ly/MOWASURVEY Women's Entrepreneurship Workshops this fall The office of Equity and Inclusion along with Chase Bank, Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment and others are holding Women Entrepreneurs' Workshop next Tuesday December 13th and January 10th from 6-8pm at the Chase Community Center at 1617 Blue Hill Ave. Mattapan, MA 02126. Don't forget to attend! Register here. Join us for a winter wonderland celebration! The Equity and Inclusion Cabinet is hosting a Boston Gives Back: Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 17th from 2pm to 6pm for families. There will be photos with Santa, activities around Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and giveaways. Register here. Office of Financial Empowerment Events Check out some events like Budgeting Skills Workshop, or Credit Workshops. Click here for more information about the office's workshops! Boston Women's Workforce Council presents Effective Practices Conference At this conference we heard from speakers Dr. M Lee Pelton, Manjit Basi, Stephen Denny, Cathy Minehan , who spoke about connections between the wage gap and the wealth gap and what this means for employers. Looking for a new job? Interested in working for the City of Boston? Check out the Equity Cabinet Positions below! Economic Mobility Program Manager Constituent Services Manager Community Engagement Coordinator View the Boston Women’s Workforce Council’s (BWWC) 100% Talent Job Board, a curated list of open positions at Greater Boston area employers committed to achieving pay equity and creating equitable pathways to advancement. Recent listings include: Program Impact Senior Associate | YW Boston | Boston Membership Data Specialist | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Andover/Waltham Assistant Floor Manager | Boston Public Market Assn | Boston Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist | Massport | East Boston

Come join the MAHA team! We are hiring three positions: Community Organizer Homeownership Advisor STASH Program Manager Are you passionate about affordable homeownership and want to help people navigate the process of buying a home? Apply today! Learn more about the positions on our website or on LinkedIn.

Annual Meeting 2022 On Monday, we had a lovely time at our hybrid annual meeting where we had around 45 people in person, and another 50 join us over Zoom! We celebrated the accomplishments we made together this year, honored some of our incredible staff members, and geared up for all that is to come in 2023! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor who offered to match all donations up to $1,000, we raised nearly $3,000 on Monday! We are grateful for our community, we could not do this work without you!

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Community Preservation Committee Meeting Good Morning All, Please join the next Community Preservation Committee (CPC) public meeting today, Thursday, December 8th, and on Monday, December 12th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. All CPC meetings are open to the public. We encourage you to join the meetings to hear more about the project proposals under consideration during this round. You can find the public notices and Zoom links for these CPC meetings below. December 8th - CPC Public Meeting Public Notice here December 8th Zoom Link here Phone: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting Id  884 6903 9340 Passcode 719325 December 12th - CPC Public Meeting Public Notice here December 12th Zoom Link here Phone: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting Id 811 9795 4586 Passcode 000774 How will CPA impact your neighborhood? The FY2023 application round is off and running. The most recent application deadline resulted in over 70 applications and over $50M in funding requests across all 3 categories: affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and recreation. The majority of neighborhoods in the city are represented in this round. What's Next? The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will begin meeting to review the FY2023 applications and recommend projects for funding to the Mayor and City Council by February 2023. A schedule of all CPC public meetings is listed below. Everyone is welcome to join us and learn more about CPA!  New Five-Year Community Preservation Plan The Community Preservation Committee has approved the New Community Preservation Plan. This plan will help guide the City of Boston's allocation of CPA funds for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. You can also learn more about the committee's new goals and evaluation criteria. The plan also highlights the program's first four funding rounds FY2018-FY2021. FY2023-FY2027 Community Preservation Plan New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Schedule of CPC Virtual Meetings for FY23 Funding Round: Meetings are subject to change: Monday, December 12, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  (optional, if needed) Break for holidays, 2023 CPC Public Meetings Monday, January 9, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Monday, January 23, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Monday, January 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (optional, if needed) Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Monday, February 9, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CPA Hearing) February TBD: Mayor's Order sent to City Council; City Council Public Hearing Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us. Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations

Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement

In this email you will find: Dec 1. Jamaica Plain Listening Session Women Entrepreneur Workshop Series Office of Financial Empowerment for information upcoming events BWWC Effective Practices Conference Job Opportunities ​ Sign up for our listening session in Jamaica Plain! December 1st, 2022 6:00 - 7:30 Jamaica Plain Branch of the BPL. 30 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 https://bit.ly/MOWADEC1 Redefining Womanhood Survey Please give us your feedback directly by completing our survey. http://bit.ly/MOWASURVEY Women's Entrepreneurship Workshops this fall Office of Financial Empowerment Events Check out some of the office's events like Budgeting Skills Workshop, or Credit Workshops. Click here for more information about the office's workshops! BWWC EFFECTIVE PRACTICES CONFERENCE Join the BWWC on December 8, 2022, 9:30-11:00 AM EST for a conversation on how gender and racial wage gaps are a primary driver of wealth disparities, affecting the ability to save for a home, retirement and/or education. We will discuss what we, as employers, can do about it. Breakfast and networking for in-person attendees will begin at 9:00 AM EST.   Register to attend in person here or register to attend online here. Looking for a new job? View the Boston Women’s Workforce Council’s (BWWC) 100% Talent Job Board, a curated list of open positions at Greater Boston area employers committed to achieving pay equity and creating equitable pathways to advancement. Recent listings include: 11.9. 2022 - Accounting Manager | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Hybrid/Andover 11.9. 2022 - Accounting Associate | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Hybrid/Andover 11.9. 2022 - Human Resources Coordinator | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Hybrid/Middleboro Apply to work for MyLife MyChoice: Public Policy & Advocacy Manager at MyLife MyChoice is responsible for developing and coordinating a comprehensive public policy agenda that centers survivors to further the mission of My Life My Choice. Interested in working for the City of Boston? Check out the Equity Cabinet Positions below! Economic Mobility Program Manager Community Relations Specialist (2 positions)

Immigrant Advancement

MOIA is Hiring for Two Positions! We're hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator who focuses on community outreach and relationship building in diverse immigrant communities. Ideal candidates are bilingual, particularly in Spanish or Haitian Creole. Apply now. We're hiring a Constituent Services Manager to assist with daily operations and serve as our intake and referral point of contact for immigrant residents. Ideal candidates are multilingual, particularly in Spanish. Apply now. Congratulations, Ân Lê! Congratulations to MOIA’s Senior Policy Advisor Ân Lê for 9+ years of service. Thankfully, he's not going too far and is joining the City of Boston Equity and Inclusion Cabinet. But he'll be very missed at MOIA! Also in this picture, a special visit this week from MOIA's first Executive Director Rev. Tan! COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations If you'd like to test for COVID-19 ahead of the holidays, you can find a clinic near you at boston.gov/covid19-testing. Testing is free and widely available throughout Boston.  The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing free COVID-19 vaccinations through the end of 2022. Anyone who gets vaccinated or boosted at a clinic listed on this website can get a $75 gift card until supplies last.  Next Free Immigration Consultations on December 7 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on December 7. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. MOIA on Telemundo MOIA’s Executive Director Monique Tú Nguyen did an interview with Telemundo on migrants in Boston. Watch the story here: La ciudad de Boston confirma llegada de ola de inmigrantes New East Boston Senior Center There is a new city-owned senior center in East Boston located at 7 Bayswater Street. The East Boston Senior Center, based on community input, will offer programs and services for older adults (Boston residents age 60+) starting December 1. The center will provide lunch on weekdays, as well as classes for wellness, entertainment, and more. Between now and December 1, the center will offer tours to interested community members. The center will be led by the Age Strong Commission's Lina Tramelli and Luz Leal, who are bilingual in English and Spanish. Visit www.boston.gov/ebsc or call 617-461-3131 for more information. Boston Common Master Plan Better food and beverage options, more restrooms, vibrant cultural and recreational programming…what’s on your wishlist for the Boston Common? Our new master plan has something for everyone. Visit www.bostoncommonmasterplan.com to read the plan and comment by November 30, 2022. Events and Announcements November 22 - Daily Table will be giving away $15 worth of fruits and vegetables from 9:00am until supplies last December 1 - PLAN: East Boston community meeting in Spanish (Read the plan) December 8 - Latinas in the Labor Market Webinar December 8 - MBTA Bus Network Redesign Equity Analysis Virtual Public Meeting December 10 and 14 - FAFSA Drop-in Sessions December 15 - Financing a Postsecondary Education from Start to Finish Webinar MassHire and MBTA are hosting career fairs once a month through April The Boston Tax Help Coalition is looking for bilingual volunteers The City of Boston is helping people sign up for the federal "Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)," which provides a $30/month discount on internet and up to a $100 discount on a device. Contact Peter Favorito at peter.favorito@boston.gov or 617-635-2743 New Guide:

Community Preservation Act   New Release: Community Preservation Plan FY2023 - FY2027 The Community Preservation Committee has approved the New Five-Year Community Preservation Plan. This plan will help guide the City of Boston's allocation of CPA funds for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. You can also learn more about the committee's new goals and evaluation criteria, and review highlights of the program's first four funding rounds FY2018-FY2021. Read the full plan here and visit our page for more updates.  New FY2024 Eligibility Determination Form - Now Open! To apply for our FY2024 Funding Round please review our new Eligibility Determination Packet, the How to Apply Page, and complete an Eligibility Determination Form online. The CPA project eligibility determination form is the required first step to applying for Community Preservation Funds for historic preservation, affordable housing, open space, and outdoor recreation capital projects. It is NOT a final application. The CPA Office will determine if a project meets the eligibility criteria of the CPA statute. If your project is eligible, applicants are invited to submit an application for consideration to our nine-member Community Preservation Committee. Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5 p.m. Upcoming Event: Community Preservation Committee Public Meeting Join us on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. as the Community Preservation Committee reviews policies and priorities for the FY23 funding round.  The meeting will be held virtually and not in person. Members of the public can participate in the meeting by going to our Zoom Meeting link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering the meeting ID 834 6804 1904 and passcode 790149. You can find the public notice for the virtual CPC hearing here. What's Next? In December, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will begin meeting to review the FY2023 applications and recommend projects for funding to the Mayor and City Council by February 2023. A schedule of all CPC public meetings is listed below. Everyone is welcome to join us and learn more about CPA! Schedule of CPC Virtual Meetings for FY23 Funding Round: Meetings are subject to change:  Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Monday, December 5, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Thursday, December 8, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  Monday, December 12, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  (optional, if needed) Break for holidays, 2023 CPC Public Meetings Monday, January 9, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Monday, January 23, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Monday, January 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (optional, if needed) Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Monday, February 9, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CPA Hearing) February TBD: Mayor's Order sent to City Council; City Council Public Hearing Contact us: If you would like our staff to do a CPA presentation for your neighborhood association or organization, contact us here. Please visit the CPA's webpage for updates and events. Questions about the CPA Program? CPA staff is here to answer your questions, talk through a potential project, and assist you through the application process. Please contact us:  Thadine Brown, Director  thadine.brown@boston.gov Rakia Islam, Manager of Engagement and Operations  rakia.islam@boston.gov  Courtney Whelan, Historic Preservation Consultant courtney.whelan@boston.gov  Gillian Lang, Historic Preservation Consultant  gillian.lang@boston.gov Rachel Guilfoil, Open Space and Recreation Consultant  rachel.guilfoil@boston.gov  Brendan Killarney, Contracts Administrator brendan.killarney@boston.gov Language and Communication Services Spanish: Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, por favor, comuníquese con: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Haitian Creole: Pou mande sèvis tradiksyon ak/oswa entèpretasyon, tanpri kontakte: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 ak LCA@boston.gov Cabo Verdean Creole: Pa pidi servisus di traduson y/ô interpretason, favor kontakta: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 y LCA@boston.gov Simplified Chinese: 如要求翻译和/或口译服务，请在  联络：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 和 LCA@boston.gov 。 Traditional Chinese: 要請求翻譯和/或口譯服務，請在 之前聯繫：thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545  和 LCA@boston.gov Vietnamese: Để yêu cầu dịch vụ biên dịch và/hoặc thông dịch, vui lòng liên hệ: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 và LCA@boston.gov trước Portuguese (Brazil): Para solicitar tradução e/ou serviços de interpretação, por favor contate:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 e LCA@boston.gov French: Pour demander des services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 et LCA@boston.gov Russian: "Чтобы запросить услуги письменного и/или устного перевода, пожалуйста, свяжитесь: thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 и LCA@boston.gov Somali: Si aad u codsato, tarjumaadda iyo / ama adeegyada tarjumaadda, fadlan la xiriir:  thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov Arabic: جمة الشفوية، يرىج جمة المكتوبة و/أو الت ر                            ر لطلب خدمات الت االتصال ب للقسم أو الرقم thadine.brown@boston.gov or 617-635-0545 LCA@boston.gov قبل حلول التاريــخ CPA Official Babel Notice Notice of Accommodations Can’t see the email? Display this email in your browser Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02201, United States Hours & Directions Want to change how you receive these emails? 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Ballot Question 4 on Driver's Licenses Approved Starting July 2023 all Massachusetts residents will have the opportunity to get a driver’s license and car insurance regardless of immigration status. As this law goes into effect, we look forward to working closely with our advocates, communities, and the RMV to make our roads safer for everyone and improve the lives of our residents. Share on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Thank you to our partners and volunteers! We hosted three legal clinics in October and November and served around 150 Spanish-speaking, Brazilian Portuguese-speaking, and Haitian Creole-speaking adults with legal orientations, consultations with immigration attorneys, and other resources. Thank you to our many volunteers and partners that made these clinics possible: Agencia ALPHA, Brazilian Worker Center, Catholic Charities Immigration Court HelpDesk, Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Immigrant Family Services Institute, Justice Center of SouthEast Massachusetts, Mabel Center, and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. JUST POSTED: We're Hiring a Constituent Services Manager Join our team! The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) is hiring a Constituent Services Manager to assist with our daily operations and serve as our intake and referral point of contact for Boston's immigrant residents. Ideal candidates are multilingual, particularly in Spanish. Apply now at boston.gov/jobs. Applications Open for Boston School Committee Applications are now being accepted for two four-year terms on the Boston School Committee. The Committee is the governing body of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) and adopts, reviews, and modifies policies and practices that support teaching, learning, and improved student achievement. Applications, available in several languages, are due November 22. Next Free Immigration Consultations on November 16 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on November 16. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Read MOIA's first-ever Community-based Report We work to advance economic stability for immigrants in Boston. In our first-ever community-based report, we look at how COVID-19 and inflation have impacted immigrant families and their ability to pay for food and basic needs. READ THE REPORT. COVID-19 Vaccinations and $75 Gift Cards The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is providing free COVID-19 vaccinations through the end of 2022. Anyone who gets vaccinated or boosted at a clinic listed on this website can get a $75 gift card until supplies last.  Boston Common Master Plan Better food and beverage options, more restrooms, vibrant cultural and recreational programming…what’s on your wishlist for the Boston Common? Our new master plan has something for everyone. Visit www.bostoncommonmasterplan.com to read the plan and comment by November 30, 2022. Events and Announcements November 15 - Webinar on Diversity Business Certifications at the Local, State and Federal Level November 16 - City of Boston Apprenticeship Fair November 17 - Information session about Duet, a program to earn a college degree from SNHU on your own time The

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Roxbury Community Listening  Our office is excited to have Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, MD joining our listening session this Wednesday. Dr. Christian-Brathwaite is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry specializing in Trauma Informed Care for Communities of Color and Telehealth. She is CMO of outpatient services at Array Behavioral Care and CEO and Founder of Well Minds Psychiatry and Consulting Company, PLLC. Register at bit.ly/MOWANOV9

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Haitian Creole Speakers Needed on Saturday We’ve served more than 50 people during our free legal clinics. Our last legal clinic is this Saturday, November 5, and it’s in Haitian Creole. We want to serve as many people as possible — but we need more Haitian Creole-speaking volunteers! Please sign up using this Google Form, and share on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thank you to our amazing community last weekend for your help with the Portuguese clinic! Election Day on Tuesday The State Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. You can find your Boston polling location at boston.gov/elections. The last day to vote early is Friday, November 4. Statement from MOIA's Executive Director on Ballot Question 4

Immigrant Advancement   The Story Behind a Budget: Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Boston's Immigrant Communities “Everything has risen in price and our income is very little,” an East Boston resident shared with the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). This statement is the experience of many Bostonians dealing with the after-effects of COVID-19 and inflation. Immigrants are particularly vulnerable because of the equity gaps that preceded the pandemic. Since MOIA works to advance economic stability for immigrants in Boston, we went to grocery stores and worked with community leaders to conduct a survey in eight languages. The goal —  to better understand the experiences and financial hardships among Boston’s immigrant households. This past spring and summer, we asked people how the pandemic impacted their household spending on groceries and bills. By hearing directly from Boston immigrants, we collected rich information and engaged with our communities to advance solutions to better meet their needs. We aim to raise up Boston's immigrant voices and thank participants for sharing their stories with us for MOIA’s first-ever community-based report. READ OUR REPORT Share on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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Statement from MOIA's Executive Director on Ballot Question 4 Learn more about Question 4. Early Voting You can vote early in Boston for the State Election through Friday, November 4. Registered Boston voters can vote at any early voting site. For more info, visit http://boston.gov/early-voting. MOIA Community Webinar: Tuesday, November 1 at 2pm To not interfere with Election Day, our November MOIA Community Webinar is next week on Tuesday, November 1 at 2pm. The webinar will cover eligibility and how to apply for the Child Tax Credit, as well as a presentation on the results of a MOIA community research project on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Boston's Immigrant Communities. Fill out this form to sign up. We'll send the agenda as the webinar gets closer and the Zoom link by noon that Tuesday. MOIA is Hiring! Join our team! The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator. The Coordinator will focus on community outreach and relationship building in diverse immigrant communities. The Coordinator will also attend and support events and special projects, expand MOIA's services, and run MOIA’s social media accounts and newsletter. Ideal candidates are bilingual, particularly in Spanish or Haitian Creole. Apply now at boston.gov/jobs. More Volunteers Needed Thank you to everyone who helped out at our legal clinic on Saturday, October 15! If you'd like to volunteer at the upcoming clinics, we need more Brazilian Portuguese-speaking volunteers on 10/29 and Haitian Creole-speaking volunteers on 11/5. Complete this Google Form if you're available. DHS Designates Ethiopia for TPS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of October 20, 2022 will be eligible to apply for TPS. Read the press release. Free Immigration Consultations on November 2 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for November 2. Our next available appointments are on November 16. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Dreamers Fellowship It's important to create safe spaces for our Dreamers. All the organizations part of the Dreamers Fellowship attended Circle Training, a dialog process to discuss difficult or painful issues to improve relationships and resolve differences. More about the Dreamers Fellowship: boston.gov/dreamers. Thank you, Nickey, for making this training a warm and meaningful experience! Your willingness to open up and give yourself emotionally and spiritually elevates all of us. Events and Announcements October 28 - Deadline for nonprofits serving Somerville, Medford, Chinatown, and Fenway/Mission Hill to submit a grant proposal to Tufts University November - The Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library begins a 5-week digital literacy course for adult English learners. Register by emailing literacyservices@bpl.org or calling 617-859-2446. They also have an ESOL conversation group on Tuesdays November 2 - Trauma, Domestic Violence & Resilience Virtual Training Institute for Home Visiting and Community-Embedded Providers begins November 3 - Cape Verdean Association's Adult Literacy Classes begin November 4 - English for New Bostonian's 20th Anniversary Celebration of 20,000 New Voices November 5 - Boston Unity Cup, a World Cup style soccer tournament BEST Hospitality Training is relaunching their Introduction to Hospitality Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which places people into hotel housekeeping jobs starting at $25/hour Job Postings The City of Boston is hiring two new positions to lead and support the recovery work funded by the American Rescue Plan, a Director of ARPA Implementation and an

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MOIA is Hiring! Join our team! The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator. The Coordinator will focus on community outreach and relationship building in diverse immigrant communities. The Coordinator will also attend and support events and special projects, expand MOIA's services, and run MOIA’s social media accounts and newsletter. Ideal candidates are bilingual, particularly in Spanish or Haitian Creole. Apply now at boston.gov/jobs. More Volunteers Needed Thank you to everyone who helped out at our legal clinic on Saturday, October 15! If you'd like to volunteer at the upcoming clinics, we need more Brazilian Portuguese-speaking volunteers on 10/29 and Haitian Creole-speaking volunteers on 11/5. Complete this Google Form if you're available. MOIA Grant Opportunity The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is seeking one (1) grantee who will connect Boston's immigrant residents to career opportunities and provide mentorship and advisement for key local industries. This is a one-time grant of $85,000 to be expended in the FY23 budget cycle. To learn the details of this grant, including purpose, eligibility, and timeline see the Immigrant Professional Workforce Development Grant Application. Applications are due by October 27 at 2:00pm. Need a Job this School Year? The SuccessLink Youth Jobs Program hires nearly 6,000 youth between the ages of 14-18 every year. Jobs include opportunities in the arts, government and advocacy, STEM, sports and recreation, childcare, education, and more. Apply by October 24.  Next Free Immigration Consultations on November 2 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on November 2. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. New Process for Venezuelans to Come to the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security announced a new process for Venezuelans. Under the process, eligible Venezuelan nationals and their immediate family members who have a confirmed U.S.-based supporter may request consideration, on a case-by-case basis, for a temporary (up to two years) period of parole in the United States and apply for employment authorization. Impact of the Small Business Relief Fund The Small Business Relief Fund 2.0 awarded $12.8 million in grant funding to 1,037 small business owners across all neighborhoods of Boston. The program was funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and builds on Mayor Wu's commitment to support local, diverse, small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following this program, the City will continue to partner with organizations to provide technical assistance and long-term planning support to small businesses, including the Technical Assistance program and the ReStore Boston program. Learn more at boston.gov/small-business. Haitian Show Interview MCTV's “Integration” interviewed MOIA’s Executive Director, Monique Tú Nguyen, about how MOIA is partnering with our Haitian community. Watch the interview. Thank you, ACEDONE! We had so much fun at ACEDONE's 20th anniversary reception. Thank you for the award and honor - we're so glad we can serve our communities together! Events and Announcements October 21 - RFQ Deadline for Career Exploration for Young Adults October 22 - November 4 - Early Voting (flyer in English and Spanish) October 27 - Presenting the Voices of the AAPI Business Community October 28 - Deadline for nonprofits serving Somerville, Medford, Chinatown, and Fenway/Mission Hill to submit a grant proposal to Tufts University November 2 - Trauma, Domestic Violence & Resilience Virtual Training Institute for Home Visiting and Community-Embedded Providers begins November 4 - English for New Bostonian's 20th Anniversary Celebration of 20,000 New Voices November 5 - Boston Unity Cup, a World Cup style soccer tournament BEST Hospitality Training is relaunching their Introduction to Hospitality Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which places people into hotel housekeeping jobs starting at $25/hour New Report: Lessons Learned from Expanded Child Tax Credit Outreach to Immigrant Communities in Boston New Report: Latinos in Massachusetts Job Postings The City of Boston Mayor's Office is hiring an Executive Assistant to Chief & Deputy Chief of Staff The City of Boston Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement is hiring two Community Relations Specialists

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In this email you will find: Mattapan Community Listening Session Reminder Rescheduled Roxbury Community Listening Session National Hispanic Heritage Month Check out BWWC Job Board MEN for MENstruation Workshop Fill out our Redefining Womanhood Survey Mattapan Listening Session Reminder Don't forget about our Mattapan Listening Session at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library next Tuesday October, 18th from 6-7:30pm.  Rescheduled: Roxbury Community Listening Session National Hispanic Heritage Month Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th to recognize the immense contributions that Hispanic and Latino Americans bring to our city and country and celebrate their rich cultures and histories. Please check out City of Boston's website to learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. Check out BWWC Job Board  In an effort to connect top employers in the Boston area to a wider talent pool of all backgrounds, we created the 100% Talent Job board. This board is a curated list of open positions at 100% Talent Compact Signer organizations for the Boston community. If you are a 100% Talent Compact Signer and would like to share your open positions, please fill out this quick form. https://thebwwc.org/job-board MEN for MENstruation Workshop Join MOWA, BMA, and LoveYourMenses for our MEN for MENstruation Workshop this October 27th at Grove Hall Library! Learn about period poverty, pain skills and trauma. Participate in discussions and activities. Instructors from Love Your Menses who will be joining us:      Bria Gadsden, Co-Founder and Executive Director      Ilyssa Otto, Program Coordinator      Jackson Fuller, Program Coordinator http://tinyurl.com/bdfv9zea FILL OUT OUR REDEFINING WOMANHOOD SURVEY Take a quick 13 question survey to help MOWA tailor our projects to the needs of our community. It comes in 11 languages and takes 5 mins! Fill it out using the link below.

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MOIA Community Webinar: Tuesday, October 11 at 2pm Our next MOIA Community Webinar is on Tuesday, October 11 at 2:00 pm. The webinar will cover legal resources for low-income landlords, heating assistance support through Eversource, and an update on the Driver's License Bill. Fill out this form to sign up. We'll send the agenda as the webinar gets closer and the Zoom link by noon that Tuesday. Multilingual Support Now on 311 App Users can now submit service requests in 11 languages on the Boston 311 mobile app! Boston 311 is a 24-hour service that works with various City departments to fulfill non-emergency service requests across the city including potholes, park maintenance, litter, and parking enforcement. Users can now submit requests in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Cape Verdean Creole, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, and French. Users can also view the Status of City Services in these 11 languages. Watch a message from the Mayor. Scam Warning Police are warning Massachusetts residents about a scam where criminals are pretending to be police employees. Scammers tell people they missed being in court for jury duty and need to pay them money (prepaid gift cards, wire, etc). Through technology, sometimes the phone calls and Caller ID appear to be from real businesses and organizations.  Police will not call you to collect money. If a scammer calls you, DO NOT give out your personal information, give money, or meet them at any location. Instead, call your local police department to report the caller.  Due October 12 Attention Researchers and Universities: Applications are now being accepted for a Methodology and Evaluation Contractor for a COVID-19 Immigrant Economic Recovery Initiative. Learn more and apply by October 12. See the Request for Proposals on the City of Boston Supplier Portal, event EV00011266. Due October 17 Applications are now being accepted for a CONTRACTOR to coordinate the planning of MARCH 2023 CITIZENSHIP DAY. To learn the details of this contract, including purpose, eligibility, and timeline see the Request for Proposals on the City of Boston Supplier Portal, event EV00011396. Applications are due by 5pm Eastern on October 17, 2022. Job Fair on Saturday Our last Resource and Job Fair is on Saturday, October 8 from 12 - 3pm at BCYF Holland Community Center. The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement and other City departments will be there to provide on-site support for programs and services and have information about job openings. RSVP today: http://bit.ly/BOSjobfair. Next Free Immigration Consultations on October 19 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on October 19. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Butterfly Stories Open House Thank you to everyone who supported our butterfly stories exhibit — especially all the teachers and students who made it possible! And thank you to all who stopped by our open house on Saturday to say hi. If you couldn't make it, the butterflies are still in City Hall for now but may come down when another exhibit needs the space. Learn more about this exhibit and how it was possible with the help of 1,000+ BPS students.  Immigrants Lead Boston Alumni Taking Leadership Congratulations to Immigrants Lead Boston alum Jean Dolin for a great exhibit, “Portraits of Pride,” and to the Director of the LGBTQ+ Office, Quincey Roberts, on being featured! MOIA attended the launch on October 1 to see the exhibit and celebrate. We love seeing our Immigrants Lead Boston alumni do impactful work in their communities. Events and Announcements October 8 - December 17 - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Brazilian Women's Group in Brighton (Flyer in Portuguese) October 12 - Disabilities Commission Civic Engagement Day October 13 - MBTA Job Fair at City Hall Plaza October 17 - Deadline to apply for the Boston Cultural Council Grant Program, which gives up to $5,000 in grants to organizations that offer arts programming October 21 - RFQ Deadline for Career Exploration for Young Adults November 5 - Boston Unity Cup YW Boston is looking for people to join paid focus groups around workplace inclusion for hourly and wage workers. The conversations will be in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Cape Verdean Creole

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In this email you will find: Celebrate Art and Activism for Menstrual Justice Women Entrepreneur Workshop Series Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement RFP ALERT MEN for MENstruation WorkShop Care that Works is Hiring Register for our upcoming Listening Session Fill out our Redefining Womanhood Survey Period Art Pop Up City Hall City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Women’s to hold a Art Pop up at City Hall to celebrate Art and Activism for Menstrual Justice. This will be on display from October 12th through November 18th. Please attend our opening reception on the third floor, Wednesday October 12th from 4pm to 7 p.m. The artwork in this image is created by Sarah Gay. WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP SERIES In collaboration with our office, Center for Women & Enterprise, JPMorgan Chase, and our own Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment, a brave new series of six workshops to support women entrepreneurs has been created. Our Kick Off Mixer and Small Business 201 session is from 6-8pm on Tuesday, October, 11, 2022 at JPMorgan Chase's Community Center 1617 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126 bit.ly/WEBOSWorkshops MOIA RFP ALERT Attention Researchers and Universities: Applications are now being accepted for a Methodology and Evaluation Contractor for a COVID-19 Immigrant Economic Recovery Initiative. Learn more and apply by October 12: http://ow.ly/VV2q50KHlyQ http://ow.ly/VV2q50KHlyQ MEN for MENstruation Workshop Join MOWA, BMA, and LoveYourMenses for our MEN for MENstruation Workshop this October 27th at Grove Hall Library! Learn about period poverty, pain skills and trauma. Participate in discussions and activities. Instructors from Love Your Menses who will be joining us:      Bria Gadsden, Co-Founder and Executive Director      Ilyssa Otto, Program Coordinator      Jackson Fuller, Program Coordinator http://tinyurl.com/bdfv9zea Care That Works is hiring! Care That Works is hiring a Child Care Program Coordinator (English/Spanish bilingual) to connect parents to early-hour child care so they can access good job opportunities in the unionized construction industry. Full-time, hybrid remote and in-person (Boston), $60-70k/year with competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Email a resume and cover letter to bpijobs@buildingpathwaysboston.org by October 9, 2022. https://bit.ly/3SMWWWY Register for our upcoming Listening Session! Register for our upcoming Listening Session in Mattapan Thursday, October 18th at Mattapan Branch of the BPL.  FILL OUT OUR REDEFINING WOMANHOOD SURVEY Take a quick 13 question survey to help MOWA tailor our projects to the needs of our community. It comes in 11 languages and takes 5 mins! Fill it out using the link below.

Immigrant Advancement   Come see our butterflies in City Hall! On Saturday, October 1 from 10am - 2pm, come see 1,000+ butterflies hanging on the second and third floors of Boston City Hall. The butterflies, submitted by BPS students, represent that no matter where you come from, you can take pride in your identities and know that you have a place in Boston. During the October 1 Open House, there will also be snacks, free COVID-19 test kits, and an opportunity to get COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.  Due October 12 Attention Researchers and Universities: Applications are now being accepted for a Methodology and Evaluation Contractor for a COVID-19 Immigrant Economic Recovery Initiative. Learn more and apply by October 12. See the Request for Proposals on the City of Boston Supplier Portal, event EV00011266. Opens October 3 MOIA will soon be releasing an RFP for a CONTRACTOR for the planning of MARCH 2023 CITIZENSHIP DAY. For more details, including purpose, eligibility, and timeline, see the Request for Proposals on the City of Boston Supplier Portal, event EV00011266, when the RFP opens on October 3. Free Immigration Consultations on Oct 5 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for October 5. Our next available appointments are on October 19. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters If you need a new Omicron-specific booster, they are available at the Bolling Building vaccination clinic in Roxbury. Clinic hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8pm. No appointment is needed; the clinic is walk-in only.  There are also free vaccine clinics in Boston and across Massachusetts that are offering the new Omicron-specific COVID-19 boosters. To find a clinic near you, visit https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine. Immigrants Lead Boston Great first session for Immigrants Lead Boston 2022! Together with these immigrant leaders, we're working towards a Boston for everyone. New swag! We just got our swag in the mail! We’ll be giving out these pens and popsockets at our events! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @BOSimmigrants to see our upcoming events. And if you haven't already, sign up for our newsletter at boston.gov/immigrants Events and Announcements September 30 - Deadline to apply for a Request for Applications (RFA) for a Refugee Mental Health Initiative October 1 - Chica Project Wellness Fair October 1-29 - Portraits of Pride, a photography exhibition by an Immigrants Lead Boston graduate October 11 - public meeting with MassDOT about the River Street Bridge Closure October 17 - Deadline to apply for the Boston Cultural Council Grant Program, which gives up to $5,000 in grants to organizations that offer arts programming Job Postings The City of Boston Mayor's Office is hiring an Executive Assistant to Chief & Deputy Chief of Staff Brazilian Women's Group is hiring a Community Organizer and a Health Equity Organizer

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Come see our butterflies in City Hall! On Saturday, October 1 from 10am - 2pm, come see 1,000+ butterflies hanging on the second and third floors of Boston City Hall. The butterflies, submitted by BPS students, represent that no matter where you come from, you can take pride in your identities and know that you have a place in Boston. During the October 1 Open House, there will also be snacks, free COVID-19 test kits, and an opportunity to get COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.  Immigrants Lead Boston 2022-2023 We are so happy to welcome the 2022 class of Immigrants Lead Boston, a group of 20 diverse emerging immigrant leaders. During this 10 week program, they'll learn how to navigate local government and become advocates for their communities. We are excited to get to know you and learn from you! Due October 12 Attention Researchers and Universities: Applications are now being accepted for a Methodology and Evaluation Contractor for a COVID-19 Immigrant Economic Recovery Initiative. Learn more and apply by October 12. See the Request for Proposals on the City of Boston Supplier Portal, event EV00011266. Opens October 3 MOIA will soon be releasing an RFP for a CONTRACTOR for the planning of MARCH 2023 CITIZENSHIP DAY. For more details, including purpose, eligibility, and timeline, see the Request for Proposals on the City of Boston Supplier Portal, event EV00011266, when the RFP opens on October 3. Next Free Immigration Consultations on Oct 5 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on October 5. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters If you need a new Omicron-specific booster, they are available at the Bolling Building vaccination clinic in Roxbury. Clinic hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8pm. No appointment is needed; the clinic is walk-in only.  There are also free vaccine clinics in Boston and across Massachusetts that are offering the new Omicron-specific COVID-19 boosters. To find a clinic near you, visit https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine. MOIA in the news WBUR: Medical system in Mass. seeing a significant increase in asylum-seeking families GBH: Migrants sent north by Texas governor have begun appearing in Boston hospitals seeking help Axios: Massachusetts weighing potential plans for Texas migrant buses Mayor Wu challenges 2020 US Census Count of Boston The City of Boston is challenging the United States Census Bureau’s 2020 Census Population count of Boston’s total population. Based on research by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), the current population count for Boston undercounts significant segments of the City’s college and university students, people born outside the United States, and incarcerated individuals. READ MORE.  Events and Announcements September 24 - Open Streets Dorchester September 26 - 30 - South Cove Manor virtual job fair for RNs and LPNs October 1 - Chica Project Wellness Fair October 17 - Deadline to apply for the Boston Cultural Council Grant Program, which gives up to $5,000 in grants to organizations that offer arts programming October 23 - Deadline to apply for the Golden Door Scholarship for Fall 2023 for students who have DACA, TPS, or no status New Report: Latinas in the Labor Market by The Gastón Institute Job Postings Bunker Hill Community College is hiring a Director of Immigrant Services ACEDONE is hiring an After School Coordinator

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9/22 ROXBURY LISTENING SESSION POSTPONED TBA Dear Listening Session Registrants, Due to unexpected circumstances, we unfortunately have to postpone our Community Listening Session scheduled for this evening. We are sorry for this inconvenience and we will reach out to you as soon as we have a new date and time for the Session. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Sincerely, The MOWA Team 9/22 ROXBURY CANELADA Estimados participantes de la sesión de escucha, Debido a circunstancias inesperadas, lamentablemente tenemos que posponer nuestra sesión de escucha comunitaria programada para esta noche. Lamentamos este inconveniente y nos pondremos en contacto con usted tan pronto como tengamos una nueva fecha y hora para la sesión. Por favor, no dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotros si tiene alguna pregunta. Sinceramente, El equipo MOWA

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In this email you will find: MOWA is hiring: Communications and Outreach Manager Position Information for our next Community Listening Sessions Equity and Inclusion: Community Resource Job Fair Equity and and Inclusion Cabinet is hiring: Director of Administration and Finance Position Links to our Redefining Womanhood Survey MOWA is Hiring: Communications and Outreach Manager Position The Communications and Outreach Manager will work with internal and external partners to achieve the Mayor’s efforts to improve gender equity in Boston through engaging social platforms by focusing on women’s economic equity, health, and safety. If you have a passion for local government work, please apply! COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS Register for our upcoming Listening Session in Roxbury next Thursday, September 22nd at Shelburne Commmunity Center! bit.ly/MOWASEPT22 COMMUNITY RESOURCE JOB FAIR Connect with MOWA and other city hall offices at your local BCYF centers to learn about our new job opportunities, programs, and resources for the entire family! Sign-up using the link below!  bit.ly/BOSjobfair FILL OUT OUR REDEFINING WOMANHOOD SURVEY Take a quick 13 question survey to help MOWA tailor our projects to the needs of our community. It comes in 11 languages and takes 5 mins! Fill it out using the link below. bit.ly/MOWASURVEY The Equity and Inclusion Cabinet is Hiring! Under the direction of the Chief of Equity or her designee,  the Director of Operations, manages and monitors the daily financial and Human Resources operations of the Cabinet to comply with approved City policies. Check out the link below! bit.ly/EICFJOB Check out the Redefining Womanhood in the City of Boston

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Immigrant Advancement   Welcome MOIA's New Director! Join us in welcoming the new Director of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement, Monique Tú Nguyen! Under her community-driven leadership, we'll keep advocating and empowering our immigrant communities. See more pictures of her first week on Twitter.  Orange Line Shutdown The entire Orange Line is closed for repair work. The City of Boston is working to support the MBTA during this time.  Visit the MBTA website (mbta.com/bbt2022) for information, the translated "Rider's Guide to Planning Ahead," and use their Trip Planner to help get to your destination. MBTA also opened a 24/7 phone line with interpretation services; call 617-222-3200 Visit the City of Boston website (boston.gov/orange-line) for more resources, including shuttles and free Bluebikes Share the City of Boston's multilingual flyers and other materials for public distribution Read the press release about the City's cross collaboration and MOIA's involvement For questions or concerns, email the MBTA at OLT@mbta.com or the City of Boston at Orangeline@boston.gov EBT Card: Create a new PIN number immediately On August 23, Massachusetts DTA removed the EBT Pin for 120,000 SNAP households to prevent "skimming," where someone else steals benefits off of the EBT card. You need to reset your PIN immediately. To make a new PIN, call 800-997-2555 and follow the instructions. For more information and instructions in multiple languages, visit mass.gov/ProtectYourEBT You can also download flyers in several languages and watch a video about how to make a new PIN.  MOIA Needs Volunteers! The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) is seeking volunteers for various roles in three legal clinics on October 15, October 29, and November 5, 2022. The clinics will serve asylum-seeking families on the dedicated docket. Complete the volunteer interest form here. Email hannah.avila@boston.gov with any questions. Are you passionate about equity and want to learn about COVID-19 economic recovery work? The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is seeking an Immigrant Economic Integration Fellow for the 2022-2023 school year. You will learn about Boston’s immigrant populations and support policies and programming for economic health. Apply now. The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement is seeking a Civic Engagement Fellow for the 2022-2023 school year to help with Immigrants Lead Boston and City Hall Tours. It's a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about civic ownership and leadership in immigrant communities. Apply by September 1. Moving Through the Budget Moving Through the Budget workshops teach residents about Boston's budget process and how to get involved. The workshops are in English and Spanish and will also have light movement exercises. Applications, available in English and Spanish, are due September 9. Selected participants will receive a $200 Visa Gift Card.  Free Immigration Consultations on Sept 7 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for September 7. Our next available appointments are on September 21. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants.

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In this email you will find: Information for our next Community Listening Sessions Links to our Redefining Womanhood Survey Orange Line Shutdown Important SNAP information Upcoming job fairs & opportunities REGISTER FOR NEXT COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS Our upcoming Community Listening sessions are a time for our team to listen to your thoughts and concerns regarding our target issues. We will be doing an interactive activity and moderating a conversation about what MOWA can do for the community.  Join us for the following dates! Register using the link below:  linktr.ee/bostonwomen REDEFINING WOMANHOOD SURVEY Take a quick 13 question survey to help MOWA tailor our projects to the needs of our community. It comes in 11 languages and takes 5 mins! Fill it out using the link below. bit.ly/MOWASURVEY ORANGE LINE SHUTDOWN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW boston.gov/orange-line IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT SNAP ATTENTION SNAP PARTICIPANTS IN BOSTON: Create a new EBT card PIN number immediately. Starting on 08/23, Massachusetts DTA will be removing the EBT pin for 120,000 SNAP households to prevent “skimming” –  where someone else steals benefits off of the EBT card. Once the PIN is removed, your EBT card will not work at an ATM machine (for cash) or at a food store. You will not be able to use your EBT card until you call to  add a new PIN to the card. Call this number to reset your pin by August 23, 2022 so you can continue receiving SNAP benefits: 800-997-2555 More information on how to reset your EBT PIN number here: mass.gov/ProtectYourEBT  **Do NOT use the same PIN number you had before, in case it has been stolen. **If you have P-EBT WITHOUT SNAP, you don’t need to reset your pin.** mass.gov/ProtectYourEBT UPCOMING JOB FAIRS Connect with MOWA and other city hall offices at your local BCYF centers to learn about our new job opportunities, programs, and resources for the entire family! Sign-up using the link below!  bit.ly/BOSjobfair PHOTOS FROM OUR FIRST COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our first community listening session! We enjoyed incredible food from Cesaria's, an interactive activity, and a presentation about our office. The conversation brought forth great ideas for what the future of MOWA could look like. If you missed this one don’t worry, because we have three additional dates! Register below:  linktr.ee/bostonwomen

Immigrant Advancement   Apply for Immigrants Lead Boston by Sunday! The deadline to apply for Immigrants Lead Boston is Sunday, August 14! Apply now: boston.gov/immigrants-lead Immigrants Lead Boston is a program for Boston immigrants who want to become leaders in the community. Through a 12-week course, 20 selected residents will meet important City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community. Selected participants will receive a scholarship. Orange Line shutdown The Orange Line will be shut down from August 19 - September 18. The City of Boston is working with the MBTA to support planning and monitoring. See the latest at boston.gov/orange-line. JUST IN: Bluebikes will offer free 30-day passes during the shutdown. Passes are available to anyone for an unlimited number of 45-minute free trips.  Are you passionate about equity and want to learn about COVID-19 economic recovery work? The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is seeking an Immigrant Economic Integration Fellow for the 2022-2023 school year. You will learn about Boston’s immigrant populations and support policies and programming for economic health. Apply by August 14. The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement is seeking a Civic Engagement Fellow for the 2022-2023 school year to help with Immigrants Lead Boston and City Hall Tours. It's a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about civic ownership and leadership in immigrant communities. Apply by September 1. Keep your EBT Card and DTA Benefits Safe Criminals are stealing SNAP and DTA cash benefits through skimming, especially from people in Roxbury, Brockton, and Quincy. As a result, the State is asking people to make a new PIN as soon as possible. If you need help, you can call the EBT customer service number at 800-997-2555 or find information in several languages at Mass.gov/ProtectYourEBT. If you do not make a new PIN, the State will automatically remove your PIN starting on August 23, and your EBT card will not work until you make a new PIN. You do not need a new card.  If your SNAP benefits are stolen, contact the State at 800-372-8399. You can also call the Assistance Line or SAO, or the case manager for TAFDC/EAEDC cases. The City of Boston needs poll workers in Chinatown, Charlestown, the North End, Fenway, East Boston, Downtown, Beacon Hill, South Boston, the Seaport, the South End, and the Back Bay. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply! Job Fair The Equity and Inclusion Cabinet is hosting a series of family-friendly resource and job fairs in neighborhoods throughout Boston. Each fair will answer questions about job openings, help people sign up for services, and share new resources and programs. The next fair is Tuesday, August 23 in Mattapan.  Free Immigration Consultations on August 17 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for August 17. Our next available appointments are on September 7. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Beware of Fake Emails There have recently been strange emails from fake @boston.gov email accounts offering free Red Sox tickets or ice cream. One way to know if the account is real is to look for an official City of Boston email signature. Do not click on suspicious links. Feel free to let us know if you get an email from a suspicious account.   Events and Announcements August 13 - Vaccine Clinic in East Boston for children and adults (Español) August 22 - Free English classes begin from Teaching House August 23 - Deadline to apply to the Asian Business Pitch Contest August 31 - Application deadline for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding. For Fiscal Year 2023, $39 million is available for affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space or recreation September 1 - Boston Slavery Exhibit Open House Until September 9 - Summer Dance Party Series There are several options for people 18 and under who need meals over the summer, including

Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement   In this email you will find: Information for our first Community Listening Session Links to our Redefining Womanhood Survey Information about Immigrants Lead Boston Upcoming job fairs & opportunities Events REGISTER FOR OUR FIRST COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION Our upcoming Community Listening sessions are a time for our team to listen to your thoughts and concerns regarding our target issues. We will be doing an interactive activity and moderating a conversation about what MOWA can do for the community.  Join us Thursday, August 18th at 6:00pm at Grove Hall Branch Library. Food and childcare will be provided. Sign up with the link below! bit.ly/MOWASIGNUP TAKE OUR "REDEFINING WOMANHOOD" SURVEY Take a quick 13 question survey to help MOWA tailor our projects to the needs of our community. It comes in 11 languages and takes 5 mins! Fill it out using the link below. bit.ly/MOWASURVEY BECOME A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY: IMMIGRANTS LEAD BOSTON Our friends at the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement have planned a program to help you better understand city government. Become a leader in your immigrant community and apply for Immigrants Lead Boston. The application deadline is August 14. Apply now at the link below! boston.gov/immigrants-lead UPCOMING JOB FAIRS Connect with MOWA and other city hall offices at your local BCYF centers to learn about our new job opportunities, programs, and resources for the entire family! Sign-up using the link below!  bit.ly/BOSjobfair CELEBRATING IMPORTANT WOMEN: MARIA MITCHELL Maria Mitchell is considered to be America's first professional woman astronomer. She was a scientist, librarian, and professor who discovered the telescopic commet in 1847. Born in Nantucket on August 1st, 1818, Maria had always been particularly talented at school, helping her father, an educator, with difficult calculations and learning from his astronomy and mathematics lessons. Her love of education lead to her becoming an astronomy professor at Vassar College. It is there she inpsired students and showed women had the capacity to advance in the sciences like their male counterparts.  JOB OPENINGS AT CITY HALL! Director of Administration and Finance Under the direction of the Chief of Equity or her designee, the Director of Operations, manages and monitors the daily financial and Human Resources operations of the Cabinet to comply with approved City policies. The successful incumbent will  monitor any grants for the office of Equity and ensure all staff have the office support needed to effectively perform their job functions. This position will require prior experience in accounting/budgeting, project management and execution, excellent writing skills, and administrative support. Read more Program Manager The Boston Home Center (BHC) helps Boston residents purchase, improve, and keep their homes.  The BHC offers training, financial help and counseling to first-time homebuyers, guidance and funding for homeowners for home improvements, and counseling to help families avoid foreclosure.  The BHC also markets homes developed for income-eligible, first-time homebuyers Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director or designee, the Program Manager is responsible for implementing BHC programs and services to help first time homebuyers become homeowners and assist homeowners in maintaining their homes. Read more

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Immigrant Advancement   Apply for Immigrants Lead Boston by August 14! The deadline to apply for Immigrants Lead Boston has been extended to August 14! Apply now: boston.gov/immigrants-lead Immigrants Lead Boston is a program for Boston immigrants who want to become leaders in the community. Through a 12-week course, 20 selected residents will meet important City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community. Selected participants will receive a scholarship. Orange Line shutdown The Orange Line will be shut down from August 19 - September 18. The City of Boston is working with the MBTA to support planning and monitoring. See Mayor Michelle Wu's statement here. Are you passionate about equity and want to learn about COVID-19 economic recovery work? The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement is seeking an Immigrant Economic Integration Fellow for the 2022-2023 school year. You will learn about Boston’s immigrant populations and support policies and programming for economic health. Apply by August 14. The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement is seeking a Civic Engagement Fellow for the 2022-2023 school year to help with Immigrants Lead Boston and City Hall Tours. It's a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about civic ownership and leadership in immigrant communities. Apply by September 1. Next Free Immigration Consultations on August 17 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on August 17. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Homeowner Feedback on Property Tax Exemptions The City of Boston's Department of Innovation and Technology is looking to interview homeowners to learn about their experience accessing the City's Residential and Personal Property Tax Exemptions. Register here by August 10 to share your experience.  Meeting with USCIS On Thursday morning MOIA, City of Boston Deputy Chief of Staff Yusufi Vali, and Equity and Inclusion Chief Mariangely Solis Cervera met with USCIS. We talked about naturalization initiatives in Boston and concerns important to our immigrant communities, including USCIS backlogs and the needs of recently arrived immigrants to Boston. Our office advocates for immigrants facing barriers to naturalization, and we look forward to the continued collaboration with USCIS. Share on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Celebrating our Immigrants Lead Boston Alumni Congratulations to our Immigrants Lead Boston graduate, Luis Shephard, who is now a USCIS Citizenship Ambassador! We're so proud of Luis and love seeing him become a leader in Boston's communities.  Events and Announcements August 6 - Blue Hill Ave Open Streets August 7 - Boston Gospelfest August 18 - Deadline for public comments for the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing's Home Investment Partnership–American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) spending plan August 22 - Free English classes begin from Teaching House August 23 - Last of UMass Lowell's weekly job fairs August 31 - Application deadline for

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Goodbye Letter from MOIA's Luidgi Lalanne Dear Friends, It is with a very bittersweet sentiment that I write to inform you that my last day at MOIA is on July 15. For the next chapter of my life, I am moving to Toronto, Canada for the foreseeable future. Although I am excited to move on and take full advantage of the new opportunities that are ahead, it is still hard to say goodbye to the MOIA family and to all the friends I’ve gotten to know at City Hall. You’ve all impacted and inspired me in so many different ways, which have contributed to my growth as a professional and an individual. For the last two and a half years, I've been incredibly lucky to work with the finest and most passionate colleagues. A special thanks to Yusufi Vali, Agnes Chang, Carol Leon, and Pai En Yu for always keeping me grounded and pushing me to reach newer heights! To the rest of the MOIA team, I want to thank each of you for our fruitful and stimulating interactions. Your passion for this work and as individuals is inspiring. To community partners and leaders, thank you! Through your tenacious and passionate work, I’ve witnessed the many ways advocacy can turn into action. Thank you for your continuous work for immigrant families, like mine, that need so much support when coming to a new country, sometimes in the most devastating ways. Please continue to reach out to the MOIA team for any community engagement at immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Thank you, Luidgi Lalanne Apply Now for Immigrants Lead Boston Boston immigrants who want to become leaders in the community can now apply for Immigrants Lead Boston, a program by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. Through a 12-week course, 20 selected residents will meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community. Register for our last virtual information session on July 30 from 10-11 am; you can also watch a recording here. Apply by August 7: boston.gov/immigrants-lead New Boston Police Commissioner Mayor Michelle Wu appointed Roxbury native and former Dorchester resident Michael Cox as the 44th Commissioner of the Boston Police Department. Cox currently serves as the Chief of Police of the Ann Arbor Police Department in Michigan. Prior to that, Cox was a 30-year veteran of the Boston Police Department. He will begin serving in his new role on August 15, 2022. Read the press release. Rent Stabilization Policy The City of Boston is asking for community input on a Future Rent Stabilization Policy. There are three upcoming virtual listening sessions: July 21 - for Boston property owners  July 26 - for workers and labor union members July 27 - for tenants Please RSVP here. Interpretation services are available upon request. You can also submit written comments here. Free Immigration Consultations on July 20 Fully Booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for July 20. Our next available appointments are on August 3. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Boston Summer Eats Boston Summer Eats provides free summer meals for youth 18 and under. Visit a Boston Eats site; no ID or registration is required. Mulitlingual flyers can be found here. Come see our Butterfly Exhibit in City Hall Our Immigrant Heritage Month butterfly exhibit is now open at City Hall's second floor! Since the butterfly is often a symbol of migration, Boston students of all ages have been decorating butterflies to express their personal stories. The exhibit will be up all summer. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @BOSimmigrants for pictures! Womanhood Survey The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement is asking Boston women about their concerns regarding womanhood in the City of Boston. By taking a few minutes to respond to these questions, you will help the City better understand the needs of our communities and guide upcoming community listening sessions and projects. Events and Announcements July 16 - Boston Little Saigon Night Market on Dorchester Avenue between Adams Street and Park Street July 18 and 19 - Listening sessions in English and Spanish for unpaid caregivers that take care of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias in Boston. Participants will receive a $50 Target gift card July 25 - Free tickets open at 10am for the Sixth Annual AAPI Community Summer Cruise of the Boston Harbor on Thursday, August 18 July 26 - "Micro-préstamos: Capital para su Negocio de Organizaciones Locales," a workshop for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs by the Center for Women & Enterprise July 26 - Taste of Eastie at the Tall Ship in East Boston Boston Unity Cup is looking for volunteers age 14+ for this year's tournament in July Landlords struggling with mortgage payments or have tenants who can't pay rent can contact the Volunteer Lawyers Project for free legal assistance and help applying for financial assistance

Immigrant Advancement   Apply Now for Immigrants Lead Boston Boston immigrants who want to become leaders in the community can now apply for Immigrants Lead Boston, a program by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. Through a 12-week course, 20 selected residents will meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community. Register for a virtual information session on July 14 from 6-7 pm or July 30 from 10-11 am; and apply by August 7: boston.gov/immigrants-lead Dreamers Fellowship Boston-based nonprofits that serve immigrant populations can apply to be the program administrator for the Dreamers Fellowship for 2022-2023. One nonprofit will be selected. Apply by July 11: boston.gov/dreamers. Come see our Butterfly Exhibit in City Hall Our Immigrant Heritage Month butterfly exhibit is now open at City Hall's second floor! Since the butterfly is often a symbol of migration, Boston students of all ages have been decorating butterflies to express their personal stories. The exhibit will be up all summer. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @BOSimmigrants for pictures! Next Free Immigration Consultations on July 20 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on July 20. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. Boston Summer Eats Boston Summer Eats provides free summer meals for youth 18 and under. Visit a Boston Eats site; no ID or registration is required. Mulitlingual flyers can be found here. Events and Announcements Boston Unity Cup is looking for volunteers age 14+ for this year's tournament in July July 14 - USCIS engagement session on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine July 16 - Boston Little Saigon will be hosting its first-ever Night Market from 4pm to 9pm  July 21 - Boston property owners are invited to share their thoughts on a Future Rent Stabilization Policy July 25 - Free tickets open at 10am for the Sixth Annual AAPI Community Summer Cruise of the Boston Harbor on Thursday, August 18 August 5 - Deadline to apply for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides up to $20 million in funding for citizenship preparation programs August 9 - Deadline to apply for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Advancing Community-Driven Mental Health grant program, which provides up to $100,000 in funding for community-based organizations Job Postings City of Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics (MONUM) is hiring a Supporting Indigenous Communities Fellow Rian Immigrant Center is looking for an Executive Director

Immigrant Advancement   Goodbye Letter from MOIA's Carol León Dear all, As some may already know, my last day at MOIA is July 1. For those wondering where I will go next, I am happy to share that I will take an educational leave of absence for Harvard Kennedy School's Mid-Career Master in Public Administration program. Even though I am excited about this new journey, I am also sad to leave City Hall and my MOIA family. Words are not enough to express my gratitude to every single person I have worked with in my 7+ years. Thank you for making me a better public servant. You have inspired me to go on this grad school adventure to better serve immigrant communities. Special thanks to the MOIA team for being the most amazing colleagues and passionate public servants. I am in awe of the work we have been able to accomplish together and look forward to seeing more great things ahead. I’d also like to give a shoutout to my colleagues Agnes Chang and An Le who have been with me since the beginning of this incredible journey; thank you for being incredible mentors and role models. Finally, I’d like to thank all the community partners and leaders I have worked with. It has been a privilege to collaborate with such fierce and passionate advocates. I am excited to see how you continue partnering with the MOIA team to serve and advance immigrant communities in Boston. Please feel free to reach out to them at immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Carol Leon Supreme Court allows Biden to end "Remain in Mexico" Policy We’re relieved today’s Supreme ruling will finally allow the inhumane “Remain in Mexico” policy to end. Seeking asylum is a human right & asylum seekers deserve to be safe while they seek protection. Boston is a welcoming city here to support those who need help. See our statement on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Apply Now for Immigrants Lead Boston Boston immigrants who want to become leaders in the community can now apply for Immigrants Lead Boston, a program by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. Through a 12-week course, 20 selected residents will meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community. Register for a virtual information session on July 14 from 6-7 pm or July 30 from 10-11 am; and apply by August 7: boston.gov/immigrants-lead Dreamers Fellowship Boston-based nonprofits that serve immigrant populations can apply to be the program administrator for the Dreamers Fellowship for 2022-2023. One nonprofit will be selected. Apply by July 11: boston.gov/dreamers. June is Immigrant Heritage Month! Our Immigrant Heritage Month butterfly exhibit is going up in City Hall's second floor! Since the butterfly is often a symbol of migration, Boston students of all ages have been decorating butterflies to express their personal stories. We'll finish hanging the butterflies by July 11 and the exhibit will be up all summer. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @BOSimmigrants for updates! Next Free Immigration Consultations on July 6 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on July 6. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Appointments are currently by telephone. Interpretation and disability accommodations are available. Consultations are 15 minutes and limited to one-time only. More information and flyers in several languages can be found on boston.gov/immigrants. COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children The Boston Public Health Commission is recommending COVID-19 vaccines for those ages 6-months and up. To find a clinic or make an appointment, visit http://vaxfinder.mass.gov. You can also watch this question and answer session about COVID-19 during MOIA's Community Webinar.  Events and Announcements There are still spots available for RISE, a free summer program that serves Greater Boston high school students who are English Language Learners July 13 - Deadline to apply for the Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment Request for Proposals for an individual or team to develop presentations, videos, and flyers that promote the City of Boston’s financial inclusion services July 16 - Boston Little Saigon will be hosting its first-ever Night Market from 4pm to 9pm  August 5 - Deadline to apply for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides up to $20 million in funding for citizenship preparation programs

Updates from the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement   Meet our New Policy Director: Maureen Gallagher Maureen L. Gallagher (she/her/hers) is the new Policy Director of the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement. Prior to joining the MOWA team, Maureen was a policy consultant to several state and national sexual violence prevention organizations. Before that, she was the Policy Director for Jane Doe Inc. (JDI), the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, for nearly 10 years. Through her multiple roles in community-based non-profits and state government in NH, NY, NE, and MA, Maureen gained extensive experience in state and federal policy research, analysis, development, advocacy, and implementation; systems change advocacy; coalition building and collaboration; grant writing and implementation; training and technical assistance to direct service organizations; and project management. Her social justice advocacy is informed by her early experience providing direct services to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their families and is grounded in a social justice and racial equity framework. Maureen has earned a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross and an M.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Sociology. She is in the process of completing a Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) degree at Northeastern University. She currently resides in West Roxbury with her husband, Chris, and 2 cats, Whili and Peete. Celebrating 50 years of Title IX Title IX, enacted as part of the 1971 Education Ammendments, was created to protect people from sex discrimination in the realm of educational institutions and other government-financed programs and activities. Rep. Patsy Mink, the first woman of color in congress, is the main author of this bill. There were also significant contributions made by Rep. Edith Green and Sen. Birch Bayh. Since its creation, Title IX has allowed for women all over the country to participate in educational and athletic opportunities that were not open to them before. While there has been immense progress, the gender gap persists and trans people continue to be excluded from the protections of this bill. In exciting news, on June 23rd, 2022, the US Department of Education released new proposed Title IX regulations. The goals of the new proposed regulations are to ensure that students do not experience sex discrimination, recieve proper support to maintain equality for opportunities, and that fairness is ensured in all school investigation procedures for resolving complaints of sex discrimination. The new proposal will remove significant barriers for student survivors that were imposed in 2020 by the previous administration. The new regulations will also ensure that the LGBTQ+ community is protected under Title IX highlighting that these regulations apply to everyone regardless of gender identity and sexuality. Once the regulations are officially published by the Department, there will be a 60 day public comment period before regulations are finalized. For now, current regulations are still in effect. To read more about the proposed reforms and their effects click on the button below. Sources: US Department of Education, Women's Sport's Foundation, Washington Post READ MORE Exciting Opportunity! Support Indigenous Communities Fellow On October 6th of 2021, the City of Boston issued an Executive Order declaring the second Monday of October of every year to be Indigenous People’s Day in lieu of Columbus Day. Meant to affirm the City’s commitment to reconciliation and support of the rights of Indigenous peoples, the Executive Order also included a list of proposals to support the City in celebrating Indigenous histories and futures. Among these, was the need to expand capacity within the City to engage the Indigenous community and to support Indigenous youth and families. The New Urban Mechanics (MONUM) in collaboration with the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet seek to hire a Supporting Indigenous Communities Fellow to help Boston to deliver on these promises of support and provide meaningful channels of representation for Indigenous people and communities. As the Indigenous Communities Support Fellow, in partnership with local tribal leadership, you will alternately initiate, implement and support short- and long-term projects to make Boston a more inclusive, resilient, and equitable city. View current City efforts here: boston.gov/indigenous-efforts Applications are now due July 11, 2022 at 12:00pm ET. READ MORE In need of a job? Come work at City Hall! Director of Administration and Finance Under the direction of the Chief of Equity or her designee,  the Director of Operations, manages and monitors the daily financial and Human Resources operations of the Cabinet to comply with approved City policies. The successful incumbent will  monitor any grants for the office of Equity and ensure all staff have the office support needed to effectively perform their job functions. To learn more about the position, read more below. Read more Labor Relations Analyst The City of Boston is seeking to hire a Labor Relations Analyst/Hearing Officer/Paralegal in its Office of Labor Relations. Reporting to the Director of Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Analyst/Hearing Officer/Paralegal schedules and conducts grievance hearings, analyzes evidence and issues written decisions. Read more Director of Communications and Public Awareness Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Human Human Services: Develops and implements strategies for outreach, community engagement and public awareness. In collaboration with OHHS departments, develops and manages marketing/communications vehicles to promote cabinet programs, services and events. Read more Events Period Pop Up! Love Your Menses is organizing a period pop up on Walker Playground, July 8th from 5pm-7pm. You will be able to take all the free pads and tampons you need! Contact info@loveyourmenses.com with questions. Read more Mass NOW Feminist Beach Party! Mass NOW is organizing a feminist beach party in Provincetown, MA. There will be remarks by Senator Julian Cyr and a tye-dye workshop with Amy Mahler. Get your tickets below! Read more

Immigrant Advancement   Apply Now for Immigrants Lead Boston Boston immigrants who want to become leaders in the community can now apply for Immigrants Lead Boston, a program by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. Through a 12-week course, 20 selected residents will meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community. Register for a virtual information session on July 14 from 6-7 pm or July 30 from 10-11 am; and apply by August 7: boston.gov/immigrants-lead BPS Superintendent Search The Boston School Committee has two finalists to be the Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools (BPS). The finalists are participating in a public interview process on June 23 and 24. See the full schedule and join the interviews: boston.gov/bps-search. June is Immigrant Heritage Month! For this year's Immigrant Heritage Month, MOIA is working with Boston teachers and students to celebrate. Since the butterfly is often a symbol of migration, students of all ages are using this month to illustrate their experiences on paper butterflies. We'll then hang the butterflies in the second floor of City Hall for all to see this summer, starting in mid-July. We'll be sharing updates on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @BOSimmigrants, so follow us on social media! Also for Immigrant Heritage Month, the Mayor's Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion have an Immigrant entrepreneurship panel and Resources fair on Tuesday, June 28 from 5:30-7:30pm. It's in the Mattapan Public Library. It's free and the public is invited to attend! COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children The Boston Public Health Commission is recommending COVID-19 vaccines for those ages 6-months and up. To find a clinic or make an appointment, visit http://vaxfinder.mass.gov. You can also watch this question and answer session about COVID-19 during MOIA's Community Webinar.  Next Free Immigration Consultations on July 6 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on July 6. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Special Recognition to the Driving Families Forward Coalition On June 18, 2022 we presented the Driving Families Forward Coalition Certificates of Recognition from the City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu. The certificates are in recognition of the coalition's leadership and perseverance in the passage of the Massachusetts Work & Family Mobility Act, which will allow many more immigrants to drive without fear of being separated from their family and lead to safer roads for all. See more pictures here. Meet the Mayor! Meet the Mayor, enjoy treats from Dunkin', fresh fruit from Star Market, and bring home a free plant. Coffee hours are from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. through June 30. There are only four opportunities left, so find out when it's in your neighborhood here: boston.gov/coffee-hours Events and Announcements July 15 and August 31 - RFP deadlines for Healing Starts Here, which will provide $10M for organizations and leaders to take risks in transforming divisive dynamics and building belonging July 16 - Boston Little Saigon will be hosting its first-ever Night Market from 4pm to 9pm  CLINIC has FAQs and webinars to help practitioners representing Afghans and Ukrainians in applying for TPS Job Postings Boston International Newcomers Academy (BINcA) is looking for new graduates interested in serving with them through AmeriCorps MassCOSH is hiring a Youth Programs Director and a Worker Center Organizer Greater Lowell Technical High has several employment opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year

Immigrant Advancement   Apply Now for Immigrants Lead Boston Boston immigrants who want to become leaders in the community can now apply for Immigrants Lead Boston, a program by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. Through a 12-week course, 20 selected residents will meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Ideal candidates are emerging leaders committed to advocating for their immigrant community. Register for a virtual information session on June 22 from 6-7 pm, July 14 from 6-7 pm, or July 30 from 10-11 am; and apply by August 7: boston.gov/immigrants-lead DACA 10-year Anniversary: Letter to the President Even though June 15, 2022 marked the 10-year anniversary since the creation of DACA, its future is unfortunately still uncertain. We are asking the Biden administration to permanently protect the millions of immigrants from being deported from the country they call home. Read the full letter here. June is Immigrant Heritage Month! For this year's Immigrant Heritage Month, MOIA is working with Boston teachers and students to celebrate. Since the butterfly is often a symbol of migration, students of all ages are using this month to illustrate their experiences on paper butterflies. We'll then hang the butterflies in the second floor of City Hall for all to see this summer, starting in mid-July. We'll be sharing updates on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @BOSimmigrants, so follow us on social media! Driver's License Law Goes Into Effect July 2023 On June 9, 2022, the Massachusetts Work and Family Mobility Act became law. Starting July 2023, all eligible residents will be able to obtain a state-issued ID or driver’s license regardless of immigration status. Thank you to everyone, especially the Driving Families Forward Coalition, who made this possible. Read MOIA's letter here. Next Free Immigration Consultations on July 6 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on July 6. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Juneteenth Events Meet the Mayor! Coffee hours are back! Meet the Mayor, enjoy treats from Dunkin', fresh fruit from Star Market, and bring home a free plant. Coffee hours are from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. through June 30. Find out when it's in your neighborhood here: boston.gov/coffee

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Memorial Day Weekend Commemoration The Office of Veterans Services invites you to join them for their event "Honor and Rememberance: A Vigil of Peace" to commemorate Memorial Day. This evening event is a capstone for the entire Memorial Day Weekend.  It will feature readings, music, and times of reflection to honor the memories of our fallen heroes, and to ask for strength and peace for our Nation. Deadline for the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship applications is May 31! The application for Boston residents for the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship will remain open until May 31, 2022. Please find the link to our website and ABN's recruitment page. Here is also the link to Juliet's Story, one of our first cohort graduates. MOIA Budget Survey The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) is collecting anonymous survey responses around household budget experiences here in Boston. It will be really helpful for us to gather this data as we look to understand how the pandemic might be affecting you and your community members' budget. We will use this information to plan our upcoming work and are happy to share our results with you. Could you please fill out and share this Budget Survey? it should only take about 5-10 minutes We ask that you also share this survey with other immigrants in your network The Survey is available in English, Spanish, Haitan Creole, French, Cape Verdean Creole, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Please let us know if you require additional languages If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to my colleague Natalia Espinosa Tokuhama (natalia.espinosa@boston.gov). Free Immigration Consultations on June 1st fully booked Our Free Immigration Consultations are fully booked for June 1st. Our next available appointments are on June 15th. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Flyers in several languages for 2022 can be found here. Meet the Mayor! Coffee hours are back! Meet the Mayor, enjoy treats from Dunkin', fresh fruit from Star Market, and bring home a free plant. Coffee hours are from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. through June 30. Find out when it's in your neighborhood here: boston.gov/coffee-hours Pride Kickoff! The City of Boston and Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement will be celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride month by hosting, supporting and amplifying events that serve the local Queer community. Please join the kickoff event on June 1, 2022 at 5:00PM. The City of Boston’s theme for this event will be “PRIDE: Past, Present, and Future!” Please register here. PowerCorpsBOS is Now Accepting Applications The Mayor's Office of Workforce Development is currently accepting applications for its PowerCorpsBOS program which provides young people ages 18-30 with training, career readiness support, and connections to employers in the green industry. An “earn and learn” program, PowerCorpsBOS pays members to participate in hands-on training that prepares them for living wage careers. The tentative start date for the program is June 13. For any questions, please email PowerCorpsBOS@boston.gov. Rent Stabilization Public Listening Sessions The Mayor's Office of Housing will be hosting Rent Stabilization Public Listening Sessions.To receive notifications about future Public Listening Sessions, please complete the Listening Session Notification Request Form. Additional information about the Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee is accessible on the City's website. Love Your Block The Office of Civic Organizing is launching their 2022 Love Your Block Mini-Grant program. Residents and community groups can apply for a Love Your Block mini-grant of up to $3,500 for neighborhood beautification projects like cleanups, murals, community garden revitalization, etc for Summer 2022. Apply by June 10. Call to Artists Artists can now to apply to the PaintBox Program for 2022. Every year, Boston-based artists are selected to paint utility boxes across the City. These painted boxes reflect the diverse people, ideas, histories, and futures of everyday Bostonians. Selected artists will be given $500. Applications are due by May 27. Events and Announcements June 4 - Join the Chelsea Creek for free kayaking in Boston on Condor Street Urban Wild. Starting at 11:00 am, you can bring your family and friends for food, games and more! For more information, email mmendez@noahcdc.org or text 617-829-0939. June 6 - You're invited to the PAIR Gala 2022 on Monday, June 6 at 6:30 pm. This is a virtual event that is free to attend. Please register here. June 6 - SheridanWorks is offering filmaking courses. For more information, please contact Michael Sheridan at michael@csfilm.org.  June 7 - The Attorney General’s Community Engagement team is offering a training on Landlord & Tenant Rights at 10:30 am. Click here to register. Fill out this form to request a presentation for your organization, clients, and students. June 7 - The Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy (CWPPP) at UMass Boston is inviting undergraduate women who study or reside in Massachusetts to apply for their second NEWL Massachusetts Summer Institute by June 7, at midnight. For any questions, please contact muna.killingback@umb.edu. June 14 - Deadline to submit proposals for The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation's "Connecting Consumers with Coverage". June 21- The Attorney General’s Community Engagement team is offering a training on AGO Assistance to Immigrants and Refugees at 10:30 am. Click here to register. Fill out this form to request a presentation for your organization, clients, and students. June 25 - The Family Nurturing Center will begin hosting support groups for Cabo Verdean parents and grandparents raising children every last Saturday of the month at 200 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester, MA 02122. For more information, email lbarros@familynurturing.org.  July 14 - Equity and Inclusion Chief Mariangely Solis Cervera will speak at a Funder and Donor Briefing on "Investing in an Inclusive New Economy" hosted by English for New Bostonians. Job Postings The Mayor's Office of Food Justice is hiring a Director, Program Coordinator, and interns. English for New Bostonians is hiring a Communications and Development Associate. The PAIR Project is seeking a new team member for their Detention Program.

Immigrant Advancement A Transition Message from Yusufi Vali Dear Friends, I write to you today to share a bittersweet personal update. On May 31, I'll be starting a new role in the City of Boston, serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Mayor Michelle Wu. Serving our great city as the Director of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have loved every minute – getting to know our diverse immigrant communities and helping execute your innovative ideas that make Boston a better place for everyone. To my incredibly talented and dedicated MOIA team, inspiring immigrant community partners, committed foundation and corporate champions, three incredibly supportive Mayors, and the best City Hall colleagues – thank you. Together we launched Immigrants Lead Boston, the Dreamers Fellowship, and the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship. We provided over $5 million in basic needs assistance to our most vulnerable immigrant residents during COVID; we led the nation in supporting Haitian arrivals; and we advocated for policies like the Driver’s License bill that treat immigrants equitably and with dignity. I will take what I have learned these past three years into my new role, which in many ways is a continuation of this one. My job will be to support Mayor Wu, a daughter of immigrants, and her Chief of Staff Tiffany Chu, another daughter of immigrants, implement the Mayor’s transformative vision to make Boston work for each and every resident. While it is hard to leave MOIA, I am excited for this new path of service. I will need your help to implement this vision, and I hope I can rely on your continued partnership as we move our City in the right direction. Finally, I want to thank MOIA’s Chief of Staff, Agnes Chang, who has been a tremendous guide and partner in driving the work of our office forward. She has been leading this transition and will serve as interim director of MOIA under Equity and Inclusion Chief Mariangely Solis Cervera. I know that under their leadership, MOIA will continue to be a fierce advocate for our immigrant residents. With gratitude, Yusufi Vali Read the press release here.

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Deadline for the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship applications extended! The application for Boston residents for the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship will remain open until May 31, 2022. Please find the link to our website and ABN's recruitment page. Here is also the link to Juliet's Story, one of our first cohort graduates. MOIA Budget Survey The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) is collecting anonymous surveys around household budget experiences here in Boston. This information will help us understand the ways in which the pandemic might be affecting you and your community members' budget, which we plan on using in our upcoming work. The MOIA Budget Survey is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Cabo Verdean Creole, and must be filled by Saturday, May 31, 2022. Other languages are available upon request. Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF) The City of Boston is partnering with The Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF). LEAF provides loans and 1-on-1 technical assistance to support small businesses and create opportunity in Boston. LEAF has agreed to provide personalized business problem solving, coaching, and customized tools to evaluate and continuously monitor business performance for immigrant-owned small businesses. They will be hosting an info session on how immigrant owned businesses can take advantage of these great opportunities on Thursday, May 26th at 3:00pm. To register, please email Chris Hunter at chunter@leaffund.org. Next Free Immigration Consultations on June 1st Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on June 1st. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Flyers in several languages for 2022 can be found here. Meet the Mayor! Coffee hours are back! Meet the Mayor, enjoy treats from Dunkin', fresh fruit from Star Market, and bring home a free plant. Coffee hours are from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. through June 30. Find out when it's in your neighborhood here: boston.gov/coffee-hours Pride Kickoff! The City of Boston and Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement will be celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride month by hosting, supporting and amplifying events that serve the local Queer community. Please join the kickoff event on June 1, 2022 at 5:00PM. The City of Boston’s theme for this event will be “PRIDE: Past, Present, and Future!” Please register here. Free Medical Interpreter Training Found in Translation now accepts applications throughout the year for their Language Access Fellowship program, which provides medical interpreter training and job placement to low-income bilingual women. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a first come, first served basis until their class is full. Please click here if you're interested in attending an information session. Love Your Block The Office of Civic Organizing is launching their 2022 Love Your Block Mini-Grant program. Residents and community groups can apply for a Love Your Block mini-grant of up to $3,500 for neighborhood beautification projects like cleanups, murals, community garden revitalization, etc for Summer 2022. Apply by June 10. Call to Artists Artists can now to apply to the PaintBox Program for 2022. Every year, Boston-based artists are selected to paint utility boxes across the City. These painted boxes reflect the diverse people, ideas, histories, and futures of everyday Bostonians. Selected artists will be given $500. Applications are due by May 27. Events and Announcements May 25 - Representatives from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) will provide information on the naturalization process, including: eligibility requirements, online filing, and the interview. They will also highlight resources available in the community. ​Click here to register. May 26 - Latino Pioneers in Boston Documentary Premiere. June 6 - You're invited to the PAIR Gala 2022 on Monday, June 6 at 6:30 pm. This is a virtual event that is free to attend. Please register here. June 14 - Deadline to submit proposals for The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation's "Connecting Consumers with Coverage". June 25 - The Family Nurturing Center will begin hosting support groups for Cabo Verdean parents and grandparents raising children every last saturday of the month at 200 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester, MA 02122. For more information, email lbarros@familynurturing.org.  July 14 - Equity and Inclusion Chief Mariangely Solis Cervera will speak at a Funder and Donor Briefing on "Investing in an Inclusive New Economy" hosted by English for New Bostonians.May 23 - Equity and Inclusion Chief Mariangely Solis Cervera will speak at a Funder and Donor Briefing on "Investing in an Inclusive New Economy" hosted by English for New Bostonians. Job Postings The Mayor's Office of Food Justice is hiring a Director, Program Coordinator, and interns. English for New Bostonians is hiring a Communications and Development Associate. The PAIR Project is seeking a new team member for their Detention Program.

Immigrant Advancement Work and Family Mobility Act Passes the Senate! The Work and Family Mobility Act passed the Senate 32-8 on Thursday! Thank you Senate President Karen Spilka and Senators Michael Rodrigues, Brendan Crighton, and Adam Gomez for your leadership. Thank you to all our state legislators and advocates – our communities have been waiting long enough – let’s keep advancing it quickly! Share on Twitter. MOIA Community Webinar: Tuesday, May 10 at 2pm Our next MOIA Community Webinar is on Tuesday, May 10 at 2pm. Chief Courtney Aladro from the Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and Jay Ash from the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership will share about resources. Fill out this form to sign up. We'll send the agenda as the webinar gets closer and the Zoom link by noon that Tuesday. Be part of Immigrant Heritage Month June is Immigrant Heritage Month and the City of Boston Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement would like to invite Boston teachers and students to help us celebrate! As the butterfly is often a symbol of migration, we will have a butterfly exhibit in City Hall. The paper butterflies will be decorated by the students and will hang from a ceiling. We hope this project will inspire students to take pride in their own cultures and identities. Teachers interested in participating can learn more and fill out this interest form by Friday, May 13, 2022. Meet the Mayor! Coffee hours are back! Meet the Mayor, enjoy treats from Dunkin', fresh fruit from Star Market, and bring home a free plant. Coffee hours are from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. through June 30. Find out when it's in your neighborhood here: boston.gov/coffee-hours Next Free Immigration Consultations on May 18 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on May 18. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Flyers in several languages for 2022 can be found here. Love Your Block The Office of Civic Organizing is launching their 2022 Love Your Block Mini-Grant program. Residents and community groups can apply for a Love Your Block mini-grant of up to $3,500 for neighborhood beautification projects like cleanups, murals, community garden revitalization, etc for Summer 2022. Apply by June 10. Call to Artists Artists can now to apply to the PaintBox Program for 2022. Every year, Boston-based artists are selected to paint utility boxes across the City. These painted boxes reflect the diverse people, ideas, histories, and futures of everyday Bostonians. Selected artists will be given $500. Applications are due by May 27. Events and Announcements May 11 - Deadline for Boston community-based organizations that employ community health workers to apply for funding from the Boston Public Health Commission May 23 - Equity and Inclusion Chief Mariangely Solis Cervera will speak at a Funder and Donor Briefing on "Investing in an Inclusive New Economy" hosted by English for New Bostonians May 26 - Latino Pioneers in Boston Documentary Premiere June 14 - Deadline to submit proposal for The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation's "Connecting Consumers with Coverage" Job Postings The Mayor's Office of Food Justice is hiring a Director, Program Coordinator, and interns English for New Bostonians is hiring a Communications and Development Associate The PAIR Project is seeking a new team member for their Detention Program

Immigrant Advancement Friday Deadline to Apply Community Iftar 2022 Thank you everyone for joining our Community Iftar on April 22. We're so glad our communities could come together. Thank you to Mayor Michelle Wu, Councilors Tania Fernandes Anderson and Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston Public School's Office of English Learners, and Tarboosh! And congratulations to our honorees for all your work serving our Muslim communities. See more pictures from this year's Community Iftar here. Next Free Immigration Consultations on May 4 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on May 4. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Flyers in several languages for 2022 can be found here. Love Your Block The Office of Civic Organizing is launching their 2022 Love Your Block Mini-Grant program. Residents and community groups can apply for a Love Your Block mini-grant of up to $3,500 for neighborhood beautification projects like cleanups, murals, community garden revitalization, etc for Summer 2022. Apply by June 10. Free Computer and Internet Adults who do not have access to a computer or internet to meet their educational needs can apply to the Boston Public Library's Long-Term Device Lending Program. Residents would receive a free computer and internet access through an LTE enabled Home Wi-Fi Router. The data plan is free through June 2023. Then the user can keep the Chromebooks, and eligible residents can choose an internet service provider at a low cost. Events and Announcements April 29 - Voices From the Field: COVID-19 and Social Emotional Wellbeing Among Latinx Communities webinar The MBTA is suspending Blue Line service from Airport Station to Bowdoin Station until May 8. The MBTA will operate shuttle buses and a ferry to replace service. See the flyers in English and Spanish May 11 - Deadline for Boston community-based organizations that employ community health workers to apply for funding from the Boston Public Health Commission Applications are being accepted for Green Jobs training from May 16-27. May 4 - June 30 - Neighborhood Coffee Hours with Mayor Wu Job Postings The Mayor's Office of Food Justice is hiring a Director, Program Coordinator, and interns USPS is hiring

MOIA Community Webinar: Tuesday, April 12 at 2pm Our next MOIA Community Webinar is on Tuesday, April 12 at 2pm. An attorney from Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) will share updates on services available to assist immigrant residents with their applications for public benefits, while representatives from Boston Unity Cup and SPARK Boston will share details on their events and opportunities. Fill out this form to sign up. We'll send the agenda as the webinar gets closer and the Zoom link by noon that Tuesday. Applications Open for the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship Many immigrants in Boston struggle to find work in healthcare in spite of their education and previous experiences. The Immigrant Professionals Fellowship connects them to local hospitals that need their talents. Watch Juliet's powerful story and learn more about the fellowship on our website.  Legal Resources for Ukrainians in Boston We hosted a webinar on TPS and Legal Resources for Ukrainians in Boston with an immigration attorney from the AILA New England Chapter. Watch and share the webinar on our Facebook page.  Watch in Ukrainian (український). Watch in Russian (русский). Free Immigration Consultations on April 20 Our next Free Immigration Consultations are on April 20. Volunteer lawyers work with MOIA to offer free immigration consultations on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 3pm. Appointments are by telephone, and interpretation and disability accommodations are available. To schedule an appointment, call (617) 635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov. Flyers in several languages for 2022 can be found here. Age Strong Grant Boston’s Age Strong Commission seeks grant applications from organizations and individuals working to build social connections and community for Boston’s older adults. Human and social service programs, faith communities, arts and culture communities, and any interested organizations are encouraged to apply. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Apply by April 7. Partners With Non-Profits: Request for Proposals The Partners With Non-Profits Program is designed to support non-profit agencies in the City of Boston by making funds available to assist them with necessary rehabilitation or improvements to their facilities. Only Non-Profit Organizations that operate public facilities are eligible. The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines the eligibility requirements, program components, and criteria for selection. The RFP package can be downloaded electronically by registering on the Requests for Proposals page. If you are unable to access the RFP, please contact Star Laws at star.laws@boston.gov or 617-635-0110. Completed RFP responses must be submitted electronically by no later than 4:00pm on April 12, 2022. 21st Boston Turkish Film Festival The 21st Boston Turkish Film Festival will highlight leading and new filmmakers from Turkey. This year, the festival is set to run from April 15 through April 28. Sponsors and supporters include the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Boston Cultural Council through the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. For more information about the program, films, synopses, visit here. Health Insurance Options and Savings through the Health Connector (Webinar in Spanish) On April 12, the Health Connector is hosting a free, public webinar in Spanish ahead of the April 23 enrollment deadline for coverage that starts May 1 or June 1, 2022. To register, please click here. Events and Announcements · For anyone interested in learning more about and participating in the Boston Green New Deal and its associated Coalition, find more information here. · April 7 - Construction Opportunity Job Fair · April 9 - The Mother & Daughter Spring Conference is scheduled from 10 AM to 2 PM at Roxbury Community College. This event is supported by the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement. Please find links to translated flyers here.  · April 13 - Boston Blooms Block Party to welcome people back to Downtown Boston · April 25 - RFI due for community input to improve the City of Boston's evacuation planning. · April 25 - Applications are due for Be Mass Competitive, a workforce training initiative. · May 8 - The 26th Annual Mother's Day Walk for Peace will be held at Town Field Park in Dorchester, MA 02122. This event will be held virtually. Please register here. · May 11 - The Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities is hosting their annual Community Forum at Suffolk University Law School. · May 13 - Applications are due for the 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council. Job Postings · Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) is looking to hire a Deputy Director. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2022. · The Boston Fire Summer Teen Academy reopened applications for its summer jobs program. Interested candidates between 14-18 years old can apply on SuccessLink. · ACEDONE has several has job openings for their Summer Enrichment Program. Please see them here.