Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative

10/19/2026

Happy Friday! A client who went through a frightening detention at Logan Airport stopped by recently with her aunt and a basket of homemade Bolivian food. We are grateful to stand with her. Have a good weekend, everyone.

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

10/16/2026

Thank you to the TJX Companies (TJXCareers) for supporting BCNC’s adult immigrant students with 150 care packages!

TJX volunteers assembled care packages to support BCNC adult students as they work toward their educational, career, and personal goals. Volunteers also wrote notes of encouragement to students as they continue their journey towards securing stable jobs, applying for school, and learning digital skills.

BCNC’s Adult Education and Workforce Initiatives provides a full continuum of ESOL instruction and multiple pathways to employment for 400 immigrant adults each year. We aim to strengthen adult immigrants to overcome barriers and shape their futures through English language proficiency, economic independence, and active community participation.

We are especially grateful to Alyssa Chanthavong and Digvijay Gaikwad for delivering the care packages to BCNC and helping connect this generous support with our community. Thank you TJX Companies for investing in the success of immigrant learners!

Learn more about how BCNC partners with companies: https://bcnc.net/support-our-work/corporate-partnership/
Learn more about BCNC's Adult Education program: https://bcnc.net/find-a-program/adult-education/

10/16/2026

Ever wondered what the difference is between Hispanic and Latino? Both of these groups of communities share share deep linguistic and historical roots rooted in Latin but differ in language & geography and they often overlap.

📸 Graphic from California Association of Realtors

10/16/2026

In Quincy, BCNC organized 10 youth to work toward obtaining their driver’s licenses and build skills for future career success. With funding from MassHire South Shore Youth Services, participants prepared for and passed their learner’s permit tests, completed 10 hours of driving instruction, and took their road tests. For youth from low-income immigrant backgrounds, earning a driver’s license was an important step toward greater independence, expanded access to employment, and economic mobility.

Read more about what happened at BCNC Youth Program this summer: bcnc.net/news/what-happened-at-the-bcnc-youth-program-summer-2026/

10/15/2026

"When people speak about Hispanic Heritage Month, the conversation often turns to food, music, language, and traditions. Those things matter, but for me, heritage lives somewhere deeper. It lives in the values and political ideas we carry from one generation to another and from one continent to another. It travels with us across borders, accompanying us throughout our lives."

Read the full blog post by our extraordinary MIRA member, Luciano!
https://miracoalition.org/news/hispanic-heritage-month-the-freedom-we-carry-across-borders/

Thank you Luciano Paskevicius of Lowell Alliance for sharing your story with us ❤️

10/15/2026

📲 ORI's Community Resource Toolkit has been updated. The toolkit is an online collection of resources designed to help immigrant families in Massachusetts find information and services to meet their needs.

🔎 It now includes additional resources and improved navigation, making it easier to browse the full toolkit or select a specific topic, including immigration legal services, family safety planning, housing, healthcare, education, employment, and more.

🤝 This resource may also be helpful to community organizations, service providers, and others supporting immigrant families. Please share it with those who may benefit.

🔗 Access the updated toolkit: www.mass.gov/info-details/resources-to-support-immigrant-families

10/15/2026

We’re so proud to support BCNC and the incredible work you do for our community! Looking forward to a great race day at Merrymount Park! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️✨

A big thank you to our Family Fun Run & Walk sponsors! Your support helps make this event possible and strengthens BCNC's work across the community.

Lead Sponsors: South Shore Bank, Tufts Medicine
Benefactor Sponsors: Arbella Insurance, BJ's Wholesale Club, Chin Law Firm, FoxRock Properties, Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative
Patron Sponsors: Grace and Bartholomew Jae, Chris Moy and Zoe Ning, Chan Insurance Agency, Needham Bank, TruNorth Bank
Community Sponsors: Paul and Kieu Bi, Angela Gee, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton, Chinese American Heritage Foundation, JP Fuji Group, Kaju Tofu House, Keohane Funeral Home, North Easton Savings Bank

Join us on race day and be part of the fun!

🔗 Register to run or walk: https://bcnc.net/event/family-fun-run-walk-2026/
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕘 9:00 am
📍 Merrymount Park, Quincy, MA

All ages are welcome to run, walk, or join us virtually. Please contact [email protected].

10/14/2026

Honoring the Massachusett people and every Indigenous neighbor who calls Boston home.