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Quincy's new welcome center sees outpouring of community support for migrant families, employees say
Employees at Quincy's Family Welcome Center on the Campus of Eastern Nazarene College say they receive almost daily calls from local residents asking how they can help. -
Plymouth County extends its contract with ICE for the only county detention center left in Mass.
Advocates are calling for the end of the the federal relationship to detain immigrants. -
Cities across Mass. say they need more help from the state to support migrant families
A year after migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard, garnering major headlines, local leaders say they aren't getting even close to as much attention or help for an influx of homeless families. -
Healey calls for short-term work authorization for migrants
Changes to the number of appointments and when migrants get the blessing to work are part of her plea to the Department of Homeland Security -
State reps frustrated with ‘less than desirable’ migrant crisis communication
The Healey administration might be gearing up to ask the Legislature for more money, one Republican representative signaled to reporters. -
Healey activates Mass. National Guard to help with migrant crisis
Up to 250 members were activated to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants. -
Healey kicks off free community college program, expected to help thousands of students
New state budget puts $20 million into the new program, MassReconnect. -
A 12-foot tall symbol of hope is beginning her US journey in Boston
Amal Walks Across America is a collaboration between the American Repertory Theater, The Walk Productions, Handspring Puppet Company and Harvard University. -
Feds send almost $2 million to Massachusetts for migrant housing and transit
Governor Healey and Boston Mayor Wu will share $1.9 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to bolster the strained shelter system. -
Two years later, Afghan evacuees in Massachusetts face uncertainty
Aid groups and sponsor circles have given their all, but the Afghan Adjustment Act is the solution, advocates say.
