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Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

The City of Boston handed residents $2.2M to decide funding. Here's what they picked.

Boston residents voted to allocate $2.2 million in city funding to eight projects supporting immigrant legal defense, food access, housing stability, workforce training, and youth financial literacy.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn Org awards $500K in grants to organizations that bolster neighborhoods

BROOKLYN ORG IS PROVIDING NEARLY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS through its Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn Campaign to organizations that bolster family stability, immigrant and older adult services, legal rights, and neighborhood resilience. The Brooklyn Backs Brooklyn Campaign will fund 12 non-profits around the borough as part of its first round of grants . Each organization is receiving $40,000 in general operating support grants to strengthen the essential services they provide to Brooklyn communities, which have been impacted by federal policy changes over the past year.
Brooklyn
San Francisco
from48 hills
2 months ago

People do not need to ask permission to belong - 48 hills

Local government can protect belonging and dignity for immigrants and marginalized residents by choosing principled, courageous policies and community-centered programs that build trust and safety.
California
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

In brief: West Contra Costa Supervisor Gioia's chief of staff leaving

Sonia Bustamante is leaving John Gioia’s office after 10 years to lead the SAFE Center, advancing immigrant services and racial equity with $5 million in county seed funding.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Wish Book: Asian Americans for Community Involvement gives seniors a new lease on life

AACI's Senior Wellness Program delivers culturally responsive, cost-free services to low-income, immigrant older adults, reducing isolation and supporting health and social needs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

'Light to the darkness of the season:' Bishop Brennan leads Grand Army Plaza tree lighting * Brooklyn Paper

Diocese of Brooklyn lit a 25-foot, 18,000-light Christmas tree and blessed a Nativity at Grand Army Plaza, emphasizing faith and immigrant inclusion.
Social justice
fromKqed
5 months ago

Alameda County Approves $3.5 Million to Scale Up Immigrant Defense Amid ICE Surge | KQED

Alameda County approved a six-month, $3.57 million extension to expand immigrant legal aid, 24/7 rapid-response hotline coverage, and community support services.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago

Retired East San Jose advocate leaves lasting legacy - San Jose Spotlight

Rose Amador rebuilt ConXión from near-closure into a resilient nonprofit that adapts to community needs and serves immigrants, at-risk youth, and day workers.
Social justice
fromqns.com
8 months ago

City Council launches $3M initiative to support immigrant survivors of domestic violence QNS

$3 million initiative funds culturally competent services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence in New York City.
fromHealthbeat
9 months ago

NYC senior care provider loses federal funding over its programs that help immigrants feel at home

"They said, 'Dr. K, we know what you are looking for, but, you know, we don't have any curry-serving facilities,'" she recalled.
Public health
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Breaking: Mayor Adams and City Council set to shake hands on nearly $116B budget deal: sources | amNewYork

Mayor Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams reached a $116 billion budget deal focusing on funding vital city programs and services.
fromSilicon Canals
9 months ago

After securing 46M, LemFi acquires UK fintech Pillar to expand credit access for immigrants globally - Silicon Canals

Despite earning a good salary at Barclays, I couldn't access even the everyday products I'd had in India. I couldn't get an iPhone, let alone a credit card. There have been slight improvements, but we still can't offer equitable access to bank accounts or credit cards to someone from another country.
London startup
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