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AARP Releases Fraud Prevention Handbook in both English and Chinese

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 14, 2016 – Approximately 15 million people are victims of identity theft every year. AARP’s new free Fraud Prevention Handbook outlines how to protect yourself from common types of fraud. It uncovers the strategies that scammers use and provides resources to help you defend yourself against their tricks. Audrey Moy is a… Continue reading AARP Releases Fraud Prevention Handbook in both English and Chinese

Thank-you Letter to 2016 We Are Boston Gala Supporters

Thank you to all our supporters for making We Are Boston 2016 a great success! A special thank-you to our co-chairs, Rob DeMartini, Steve Melia and Micho Spring for leading the amazing WAB committee – Mark Bettencourt, Sherry Dong, Atsuko Toko Fish, Rita German, Lucas Guerra, Cynthia Izzo, Robert Lewis, Jr., Sam Mazzarelli, Robert L.… Continue reading Thank-you Letter to 2016 We Are Boston Gala Supporters

Report: Immigrants’ ‘Credentials Waste’ is Widespread in Massachusetts

Boston, Nov. 1, 2016, — A report published by Massachusetts nonprofit English for New Bostonians (ENB) finds that immigrants in the Commonwealth have substantial untapped human capital. However, due to insufficient English language learning opportunities, their often highly developed skills are frequently wasted.

City of Boston to Offer Free Legal Service after U.S. Supreme Court Ruling ON DAPA and Expanded DACA

Boston, June 23, 2016 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a free immigration legal consultation event will be held on July 23, 2016 at Madison Park High School in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the preliminary injunction that continues to prevent the implementation of the Deferred Action for Parents of… Continue reading City of Boston to Offer Free Legal Service after U.S. Supreme Court Ruling ON DAPA and Expanded DACA

Beatrice Lee, Panelist of Surging Waves Symposium

Beatrice Chao Lee (Chao Chung-Ying) was born in Nanjing, China.  As a child, she lived with her military family in many cities in Mainland China until 1949, when her family moved to Taiwan where Beatrice finished high school.  At the age of 19, Beatrice flew to America to attend the College of Mount St. Vincent… Continue reading Beatrice Lee, Panelist of Surging Waves Symposium

Surging Waves Symposium to be Held at Harvard on April 30

Boston, April 26, 2016, — Panelists and moderator of the Surging Waves Symposium had a get-acquainted lunch on April 24 at the New Golden Gate restaurant in Boston Chinatown. Esther Lee, president of CABA Boston Lodge greeted Tunney Lee, Beatrice Lee, Lisa Wong, Diana Hwang and other panelists for the Symposium to be held at… Continue reading Surging Waves Symposium to be Held at Harvard on April 30

MIRA to Offer Free Citizenship Application Clinic on May 14

BOSTON, April 20, 2016, — At 10 A.M., on Saturday, May 14, specially trained volunteers will be helping qualified immigrants fill out paperwork to apply for U.S. Citizenship. The free citizenship application clinic will be at Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP) 4th floor Offices (1509 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA) between 10:00 AM and noon on… Continue reading MIRA to Offer Free Citizenship Application Clinic on May 14

Mayor Walsh Announces Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement

Boston, April 14, 2016 — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the strategic rebranding of the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, formerly known as the Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians, to help encompass the evolving needs of Boston’s immigrant community. As part of a concerted effort to empower immigrant residents and recognize their contributions to… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Announces Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement

Please Join East Meets West Cultural Dialogue on Dec 10

By Chinese Culture Connection Please join Rick Irving, LICSW to learn the components of successful behavior management. Rick has extensive experience and training in working with children and families. We will continue to learn to understand children’s perceptions of what we do, and what the purposes of their behaviors are. We will then discuss how… Continue reading Please Join East Meets West Cultural Dialogue on Dec 10