November 2019
Monthly meeting of the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. Everyone is welcome! Directions If you are coming for the first time, from Great Plain Ave, turn onto Linden Street and turn right into the church parking lot. The door with the Noah’s Ark sign on it is the very first door you will see…
Find out moreHow do this administration’s changes to immigration law and policy impact migrants at the border? How do they affect noncitizens in Boston? How have these actions been challenged, and what can be done to help? We will be discussing how these policies and practices affect humans seeking safety in the United States. There will be…
Find out moreDecember 2019
Due to the impeding storm, this event has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a new date. Did you know the 175,000 undocumented residents of the Commonwealth live in a constant state of fear of deportation? That number of people could fill two and a half Gillette Stadiums or close to five Fenway Parks! Passage of…
Find out moreMonthly meeting of the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. Everyone is welcome! Directions If you are coming for the first time, from Great Plain Ave, turn onto Linden Street and turn right into the church parking lot. The door with the Noah’s Ark sign on it is the very first door you will see…
Find out moreJanuary 2020
Join TBS Tzedek as we present speakers from Unitarian Universalist Mass Action (part of the Safe Communities Coalition) and Agencia Alpha, an educational, social service and advocacy organization for the immigrant community in Boston. They will present an overview of current legislation and will share their stories about the impact of federal immigration policy in…
Find out moreApril 2020
CANCELED: We are sorry to report that this event has been canceled due to concerns related to the COVAD-19 virus. Join us for this special evening! Justice for All: A Conversation with Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall Immigrant, Legal Scholar, Groundbreaking, Supreme Judicial Court! Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall (ret.) served on the Massachusetts Supreme…
Find out moreJune 2020
Annual meeting for the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. Please contact the host for details including how to connect. Time is TBD.
Find out moreMay 2021
Join the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force for a short presentation and Q&A with our new U.S. representative, Jake Auchincloss. Register Now About Representative Auchincloss Jake was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, the son of a surgeon and scientist. They taught him to be a lifelong learner and to give back to the community.…
Find out moreMarch 2024
Everyone has a suitcase story. Reflect on how global migration has impacted your life in this fun, interactive workshop. While connecting with neighbors of diverse identities, learn how to share personal stories that inspire, educate, and connect people across cultures. This program is organized by the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. DATE/TIME Thursday, March…
Find out moreJune 2024
On Thursday evening, June 20, Needham will once again welcome Suitcase Stories, a unique community event featuring tales of immigrant experiences. Storytelling is a great way to honor the diverse voices in our community. The Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force and The Needham Community Council are excited to co-host Suitcase Stories Live on Thursday,…
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