Past Events

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 [...]

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, [...]

See the League of Women Voters Toolkit for the September 3 primary for information on voting and candidates. https://lwv-needham.org/ma-primaries-2024/

The first Task Force meeting of the new year is on Monday, September 9, 7:15 PM at the Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave. Enter at Linden Street Door. All are welcome.

Thursday, September 19 @ 7:00 p.m. Join the Needham Housing Coalition on September 19th at 7 PM at the Center at the Heights or on zoom to learn about housing discrimination that has touched all of our communities. The speaker, Robert Van Meter, will help us look forward as we grapple with the need for [...]

Visit the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force at the Voices in Unity booth sponsored by the Needham Diversity Initiative. Learn about the Task Force and find out how to participate! At Greene's Field, 11 am-3 pm on Sunday, September 29.

All are welcome for our October 28 Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force Meeting. Naren Roy from the Metrowest Worker Center (Casa) will offer his insight about the legal paths immigrant families are navigating this year.  We will learn about Casa's projects that support Haitian families in Temporary Protective Status (TPS) Processing Clinics, as well as assisting [...]

The 2024 General Election is Tuesday, November 5. To determine your polling location visit WhereDoIVoteMA.com. Offices on Ballot: Electors of President and Vice President U.S. Senator U.S. Representative Governor’s Councillor State Senator State Representative Register of Deeds Clerk of Courts County Commissioner, Norfolk County Ballot Questions Voter Registration Deadline: October 26, 2024 Vote by Mail [...]

Visit 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

All 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 [...]