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Newsletter: January 25
The Brazilian Women’s Group commends President Barack Obama for strongly advocating for Congress to act on the DREAM Act and immigration reform in his State of the Union. As time has proved, though, the President’s pledges have not translated into real action so far. Year after year the President has asked Congress to introduce, vote and pass the DREAM Act and an immigration reform bill that would fix the broken system now in place. Yet, legislators have not responded to the President’s pledge.
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Free Family Legal Clinic
At: Brazilian Women's Group - 569 Cambridge Street, Allston
With Attorney Hannah Krispin on family/domestic relations issues and immigration. Sponsored by the Brazilian Women’s Group and Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers – MAPS. By appointment only, please call 617-787-0557 ext. 14-15.
Free Worker's Rights Clinic
Every Wednesday | 4 pm
Brazilian Women's Group - 569 Cambridge Street, Allston
In partnership with Jobs with Justice, Justice@Work, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers and Greater Boston Legal Services. By appointment only, please call 617-787-0557 ext. 14-15. View flyer.
Vida Verde Training
Saturday, February 18, 2012 | 1 p.m.
In Stoughton, MA - Location TBA
Free and open to the public. $5 donation suggested.
RSVP: 617-787-0557 ext. 14 or vidaverde@verdeamarelo.org.
Vida Verde Women’s Co-Op offers a series of training on the risks of cleaning with chemicals and how to make natural cleaning products that protect yours and your clients’ health and the environment. Help to make this change happen. Be a part of it. To schedule a training in your school church, home or neighborhood call 617-787-0557 ext 14 or email vidaverde@verdeamarelo.org. Vida Verde trainings are funded by a University of Massachusetts’ Toxic Use Reduction Institute grant.
Free Citizenship Clinic
Saturday, February 4, 2012| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
At SEIU Local 615 - 26 West Street, 2nd Floor, Boston
Registration and information call Junior Catão at MAPS - Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers at 617-864-7600. More information.
Become a BWG member
Join us! Your participation helps make us a stronger organization in advocating for the rights of immigrants, and helps us better serve the needs of our community. You will also receive information and invitations to participate in events, trainings, campaigns and more!
BWG on the Air Waves
Estação Mulher, the Brazilian Women’s Group radio show. Every Tuesday, 3-4 PM at WJDA 1300 AM. Interviews, opinion, ideas, an open dialogue with our community. Be a part of Estação Mulher! Call in to participate live (617-884-1388) Tune in or listen on line at www.wjda1300am.com. Click here to listen to past radio shows. "Estação Mulher" is partially funded by a grant from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Toxic Use Reduction Institute (TURI).
Free Immigration Clinic
Brazilian Women's Group - 569 Cambridge Street, Allston
With attorneys Nancy Kelly and John Willshire from Greater Boston Legal Services. Immigration and related issues. Sponsored by the Brazilian Women’s Group and Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers - MAPS.
By appointment only, please call 617-787-0557 ext. 14-15.
Job Opportunities
Are you looking for work? Read about many jobs listings here.
Live Well Project
Are you a Brazilian woman living in the U.S for up 10 years, between the ages of 20 and 55, with a child age 2 to 12 and reside in Somerville? “Live Well”, a New Immigrant Health Project aimed at promoting healthier life styles might be good for you. The John Hancock Center at Tufts University is a partner in this project. For more information call the Brazilian Women’s Group at 617-787-0557 ext. 15, or Joyce Padua at 617-816-1915.
ESL Classes
If interested, contact Ruth Alves at 617-787-0557 ext. 14 or email vidaverde@verdeamalo.org to register or schedule testing.
Citizenship
Are you qualified to become an American citizen or are you a naturalized citizen? Do you want or need help to fill out naturalization forms or voter registration forms, take pictures or in need of legal advice? Contact us at wevote@verdeamarelo.org or 617-787-0557 ext. 15 where someone will be able to help you.
Health Insurance Assistance
Dayanne Leal, from Health Care for All, is on call to answer questions regarding the new health insurance mandates. Call 617-787-0557 ext. 14, leave your name, phone number and question(s). Dayanne will get back to you within 48 hours.
MAPS – Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers – also helps with the application and renewals in all MAPS offices. For appointment and information, please call Paula Bronzoni, at 617-787-0557 or Carlos Cruz at 508-872-2652.
Histórias e Estórias (Histories and Stories)
A project of the Brazilian Women’s Group to restore the Brazilian culture and the Portuguese language, concludes after four months and 16 sessions. Click here to see how children and their moms enjoyed it! (Funded by the Thrive grant).
View flyer.