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
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 [...]
Immigrants Day at State House 2.0
The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) is thrilled to announce its 29th annual Immigrants’ Day at the State House! This 2 day event is where we celebrate the contributions of immigrants in our Commonwealth and advocate for our legislative and budget priorities. ➡️ Click here to find more details about Day 1: IDSH [...]
Casa Allies Bi-Weekly Zoom Meeting 4/10
ZoomCasa Allies meetings are held every other Thursday 5:30-6:15. Casa Allies is a coalition of justice organizations based in MetroWest, united in support of the MetroWest Worker Center (Casa) and the immigrant communities it serves. The group holds bi-weekly meetings to keep allies informed and actively engaged in advocating for and supporting their immigrant neighbors. [...]
Casa Allies Bi-Weekly Zoom Meeting 4/24
ZoomCasa Allies meetings are held every other Thursday 5:30-6:15. Casa Allies is a coalition of justice organizations based in MetroWest, united in support of the MetroWest Worker Center (Casa) and the immigrant communities it serves. The group holds bi-weekly meetings to keep allies informed and actively engaged in advocating for and supporting their immigrant neighbors. [...]
NAIJTF May Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesJoin us in person at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Ave. at 7:15pm. All are welcome. Please use the Linden Street door at the top of the ramp. Guest Speaker Jeff Perrot is a trained verifier with the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network. LUCE operates a hotline that any concerned community members can [...]
NAIJTF Annual Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesAll are welcome! Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force Meeting Monday, June 16, 2025 7:15pm – 9;00pm Welcome Presentation: Detained, Not Defeated: A Call for Justice: Special Guest speaker Following 80 days in detention, a recently released CASA leader will speak about his experience. Casa Update: Momentum Grows for Injured Worker Legislation Business: Minutes from [...]