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SUMMARY:NAIJTF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! \nNeedham Area Immigration Justice Task Force Meeting \nMonday\, June 16\, 2025\n7:15pm – 9;00pm \nWelcome\nPresentation: Detained\, Not Defeated: A Call for Justice: Special Guest speaker\nFollowing 80 days in detention\, a recently released CASA leader will speak about his\nexperience.\nCasa Update: Momentum Grows for Injured Worker Legislation\nBusiness:\nMinutes from March \n Action: vote to accept minutes\nProposed Slate for Steering Committee \n Action: vote to accept slate for steering committee \nTopics of Interest for the fall \n Share your ideas on the index card \nSupport our immigration attorneys – Defenders of Justice: A gratitude project\nStay connected over the summer: Casa Allies meetings every other Thursday
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/naijtf-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force":MAILTO:info@immigrationneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
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SUMMARY:Dance for Democracy--Casa Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Sept 21\n2:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nPlymouth Church\n87 Edgell Rd.\, Framingham \nA joyful way to spend time with community\, while supporting CASA\, a nonprofit serving our immigrant neighbors. \nSuggested Donation $10 per person\, $20 for families\, more if you can\, less if you can’t\nAll Proceeds go to CASA \nRSVP strongly encouraged\, but walk-ins welcome:\ncompassion.peace.hope@gmail.com
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/dance-for-democracy-casa-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Plymouth Church\, Framingham\, 87 Edgell Rd.\, Framingham\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Task Force
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T143000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of Hope Fundraiser for Casa
DESCRIPTION:Echoes of Hope: A Benefit for Immigrant Justice\n\n \nLOCATION: First Parish in Wayland\, 225 Boston Post Road \nEnjoy fun and fundraising for Casa/Metrowest Worker Center. Echoes of Hope will include Music Trivia Across the Decades\, Live Auction\, Appetizers\, Cash Bar\, Art Sale. Designed for ages 18+. \nDavid O’Leary\, radio host of CRB 99.5\, will be our Emcee. All proceed to benefit Metrowest Worker Center – Casa to provide direct aid to our immigrant neighbors. \nCo-sponsored by Casa Allies and First Parish in Wayland Unitarian Universalist. \nAll proceeds from this event will benefit Metrowest Worker Center – Casa–providing direct aid to our immigrant neighbors. \nTICKETS: $60 per person; $450 per table for 8. \nPURCHASE TICKETS AT: https://bit.ly/echoes-of-hope or use QR Code. \n \nDownload the flyer.  \n \n 
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/echoes-of-hope-fundraiser-for-casa/
LOCATION:First Parish in Wayland\, 225 Boston Post Road\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778-0397\, United States
CATEGORIES:Task Force
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126
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SUMMARY:State House Hearings November 25
DESCRIPTION:Nov 25th—A Big Day for Immigrant Justice Bills at the State House \nThe Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force is supporting three bills that will have State House Hearings on November 25. Advocates are encouraged to attend and fill the hearing rooms! \nThe day will start with a pre-hearing rally hosted by MIRA at 9:30 AM in Room 222 at the State House. Please note that MIRA is working to secure a larger space\, and this location is subject to change. \nThe State House hearings will be held on Tuesday\, November 25\, for these three: \n\nDignity Not Deportation (DND); 10:00 Room A-2\nImmigrant Legal Defense Act (ILDA); 10:00 Room A-2\nSafe Communities Act (SCA); 11:30 Gardner Auditorium\n\nThe Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force submitted written testimonies for all three bills. \nThe Safe Communities Act (SCA)\, H.2580/S.1681\, An Act to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents\, which would limit voluntary police and court involvement in civil immigration matters\, protect basic rights\, and keep law enforcement agencies focused on public safety.  It will be heard in the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security at 11:30am in Gardner Auditorium at the State House. View the hearing details and Fact Sheet prepared by MIRA. The deadline for signing up to testify in person or virtually is November 20 at 5pm. \nBoth of the other two bills will be discussed at the Joint Committee for the Judiciary at 10am in hearing room A-2 at the State House. View the hearing details in advance to prepare. The deadline for signing up to testify in person or virtually is November 23 at 5pm. \nH.1588/S.1122 An Act relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements (Dignity not Deportation—DND) would prohibit MA entities (such as law enforcement) from entering into detention and collaboration agreements with ICE. View the Fact Sheet prepared by the ACLU of MA. \nH.1954/S.1127\, An Act ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings (Immigrant Legal Defense Act—ILDA) would create a public and private funded program to provide no-cost immigration legal defense to immigrants in Massachusetts who are at imminent risk of deportation\, especially those held in federal immigration detention. View the Fact Sheet and FAQs prepared by MIRA.
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/state-house-hearings-november-25/
LOCATION:MA State House\, Beacon Hill\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
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SUMMARY:Bystander Training in Needham
DESCRIPTION:Bystander Training teaches individuals how to safely intervene when they witness harmful behavior\, such as harassment\, discrimination\, or violence. ACLU trainers will discuss intervention strategies useful during these troubled times. \nDownload the pdf of the flyer. Bystander Training Needham.
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/bystander-training-in-needham/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force":MAILTO:info@immigrationneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000
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SUMMARY:Immigration Forum with Heather Yountz
DESCRIPTION:  \nNOTE NEW DATE IS MONDAY\, FEB 2! \n \nThe forum is free and open to the public.\nQ+A will follow the presentations. \nWe hope you will attend in person\, but a Zoom option is available at https://bit.ly/imm-forum2. \nSee the flyer below\, download the flyer. \n \n 
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/immigration-forum-with-heather-yountz/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force":MAILTO:info@immigrationneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260930T113728
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SUMMARY:No Kings III Needham
DESCRIPTION:When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink\, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. \nOn March 28th\, rise up\, take to the streets\, and say it loud: no thrones\, no crowns\, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/no-kings-iii-needham/
LOCATION:Needham Center\, 1001 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, Massachusetts\, 02492
CATEGORIES:Task Force
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T153000
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SUMMARY:Singing Resistance Sing-along
DESCRIPTION:Raise your voices of resistance while raising funds for Casa – Metrowest Worker Center. Recommended donation is $10/person or $20/family. All donations will benefit the Casa Mutual Aid Program supporting our immigrant neighbors. \nDownload the flyer.
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/singing-resistance-sing-along/
LOCATION:Open Spirit / Edwards Hall\, 39 Edwards St.\, Framingham\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T210000
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SUMMARY:Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will meet this Monday\, April 13th\, featuring a special presentation. “Caught in the Crackdown:  A Look at this Administration’s Tactics:  by Cari Cornish\, Pro Bono Immigration Attorney at Metrowest Work Center – Casa.\n\nWe hope you can join us to learn more about the evolving immigration Landscape\, as well as plans for a Music Trivia fundraiser for Casa on May 3rd (see below) and a fall event with the Needham Diversity Initiative (NDI) in September.\n\nJoin us on Monday April 13th at 7:15 in the Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Avenue\, and enter from the ramp on Linden Street across from the post office.
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/needham-area-immigration-justice-task-force-april-meeting/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force":MAILTO:info@immigrationneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000
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SUMMARY:Notes of Hope: Music Trivia in Needham
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE to Buy Tickets and Make Donations\nJoin us at the Congregational Church of Needham for a fun-filled event while raising money for our immigrant neighbors by supporting Casa-Metrowest Worker Center. \nNotes of Hope will include Music Trivia through the Ages with a professional DJ. Tables will compete for the grand prize! \nBuy single tickets for $50 or a table for eight for $375. Can’t attend? Follow the ticketing link to donate. When you purchase your ticket note that the GiveButter tip is optional and can be altered. \nPark at the Post Office or behind the church and enter through the Linden Street entrance (across from the P.O.). We request that only patrons over 18 attend. \nEnjoy light bites and refreshments\, bring your friends\, and get ready to have fun while raising funds for Casa! \n \nDownload the flyer \n 
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/notes-of-hope/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
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CREATED:20260507T150752Z
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SUMMARY:America@250: Reading Our Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nFlyer – America@250 Needham Discussion Series
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/america250-reading-our-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T204500
DTSTAMP:20260930T113728
CREATED:20260507T132751Z
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SUMMARY:NAIJTF Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Task Force Annual Meeting \nThis year’s annual meeting will be on Monday\, June 15\, at 7:15 at the Congregational Church in Needham. It will feature food\, music\, a guest speaker\, and the year in review! The event is free of charge! \nOur guest speaker will be Cathy Dowd\, member of the Needham Select Board. She will discuss the new Needham policy “Town Practices Applicable to Federal Immigration Law\, and Town Engagement with Federal Immigration Officials and Enforcement.” In addition to explaining the policy\, Cathy will highlight the model used\, the process of developing the policy\, goals\, and constraints. \nRegistration is not required but is appreciated. Register here.
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/naijtf-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Task Force
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T203000
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SUMMARY:Immigration: Update and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Due to the continuing weather concerns\, we have made the difficult and disappointing decision to postpone this event. As the rain continues\, and flooding is a potential\, it is the prudent decision. We want everyone to be safe and comfortable coming out to learn about the current state of immigration and opportunities to support.\n\nOur apologies for the short notice!  We will let you know when we have rescheduled.
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/immigration-update-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Task Force
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
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SUMMARY:One Community One Night
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS OR DONATE 
URL:https://www.immigrationneedham.org/event/one-community-one-night/
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