2024 Needham Diversity Summit
Pollard Middle School 200 Harris Ave, Needham, United StatesVisit the Needham Area Immigration Task Force information table! Pollard Middle School – 200 Harris Ave, Needham Doors open at 12:30 for Refreshments and Socializing To register, click Here
Nov. 18 NAIJTF Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesAll are welcome at our November 18 meeting of the Needham Area Immigration Task Force. Guest speakers Bill and Sue Contente created Safe Landings RSG (“Refugee Support Group”) to help a refugee family get established in our area. They’ll tell us about the organizational challenges of building a team, raising money and dealing with the [...]
Run for Office or Town Meeting in Needham
Needham Town HallNomination papers for candidates running for Town Offices and Town Meeting Members are available in the Town Clerk’s Office for the Annual Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Signed nomination papers are due by February 18. See details and Guide
Task Force Meeting
zoomAll are welcome to an open meeting of the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force! Needham Select Board vice chair Heidi Frail will join us to discuss the Neighborhood Housing Plan, the subject of the January 14 Special Election. We will also discuss ongoing and future projects. All are invited. The meeting will be held [...]
Needham Special Election
The Special Election will include a ballot question about amending our current zoning bylaws. Information on the hours, the ballot question wording, voting options, etc. sre posted on the Town Clerk’s website.
MLK, Jr. Day Celebration 2025
Needham High School 609 Webster St., Needham, MAJoin the Needham Diversity Initiative for an inspiring program filled with music, celebration and meaning. “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” Time & Location Jan 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Needham High School, Admiral Gracey Dr., 609 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494, USA About the event “Everyone can be great, because [...]
Forum on U.S. Immigration Policy
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesDownload the flyer (pdf). Join the Zoom on Jan 27 at 7:30pm. The Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force and the Needham Human Rights Committee are co-hosting a forum featuring immigration attorney and Needham resident Heather Yountz, on January 27, 2025, at 7:30 pm, at the Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave., Needham. [...]
Know Your Rights Training at NAIJTF Feb Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesAll are welcome to an open meeting of the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. The meeting will feature a Know Your Rights (KYR) training, specifically designed for allies, and will be led by staff from the Metrowest Worker Center - Casa. Join us on Monday, February 10, 2025, 7:15pm -9:00pm at Congregational Church of [...]
Immigration Support Volunteers Training
zoomOn Wednesday, February 12, Casa will conduct a training for volunteers who would like to provide general support and/or accompany immigrant families to appointments. This training is on Zoom from 5:30-7 PM. To join this Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98399646956
Protest the Rollback of DEI Initiatives
Join the nationwide economic blackout as a response to the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives sparked by the federal government. The People's Union originated from grassroots efforts of Americans looking to regain control over corporate influence. When President Donald Trump reentered office last month, one of his first calls to action was [...]
Day of Action in Solidarity with Immigrants
Boston City Hall PlazaDay of Action in Solidarity with Immigrant Communities March 5
Rep. Josh Tarsky at March Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesAt the next meeting of the Task Force on March 10th at 7:15 our new state rep, Josh Tarsky, will join us to discuss upcoming legislation affecting immigrants. We have identified and informed him of 5 bills to discuss. Please plan to come in person, but if you cannot you can join by Zoom. We [...]