Canceled: Safe Communities Act Hearing
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 [...]
Task Force Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesMonthly 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 [...]
Immigration Justice Community Forum
Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Canceled: Justice for All: A Conversation with Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall
Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesCANCELED: 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 [...]
Annual Meeting
Online Meeting Contact HostAnnual meeting for the Needham Area Immigration Justice Task Force. Please contact the host for details including how to connect. Time is TBD.
Immigration and the New Administration: A Virtual Chat with Representative Jake Auchincloss
Online Meeting Contact HostJoin 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. [...]
Suitcase Stories Unpacked
Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesEveryone 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 [...]
Suitcase Stories
Wellesley College, Lower Level, Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center (Tishman Commons) 21 Wellesley College Rd, Wellesley, MA, United StatesOn 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, [...]
State Primary Elections
Five Polling LocationsSee the League of Women Voters Toolkit for the September 3 primary for information on voting and candidates. https://lwv-needham.org/ma-primaries-2024/
NAIJTF September Meeting
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesThe 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.
Confronting History of Housing Discrimination
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA, United StatesThursday, 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 [...]
Needham Harvest Fair 2024
Greene's Field Great Plain Ave and Pickering St, Needham, MAVisit 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.