Thank you to our wonderful interns - Johannah, Samantha, and Leslie -- for all your help this summer! Your contributions supported our office and served our communities for years to come. (PS - The MOIA family is awesome and we will be hiring this fall. Follow us for updates.)

Join us in welcoming Trevor LaFauci to our team! Trevor is our new Program Manager for New Arrivals and will work on identifying and implementing support systems for Boston’s new immigrant residents while developing community leaders. Read his bio: ow.ly/2Gn450PE7CV

Our team is getting bigger! Congratulations to Mario Paredes, our new Policy Advisor! Through a community-based approach, Mario will track, interpret, and advise our team on policies related to immigrant rights and integration. Read his bio: ow.ly/FJ0f50PE7qt

This past spring, we gave $79k in grants to 6 nonprofits in Boston. We're proud to report the funds helped 65 immigrant entrepreneurs start and develop their businesses. This supports our residents, enriches our economy, and celebrates Boston's diversity.

Goodbye and congrats to our Communications Manager! Pai En may be leaving MOIA, but she's going to continue to do important work for immigrant communities in Boston. 🥹

Congratulations to our 13 Immigrants Lead Boston alumni who just finished an extended program about community advocacy to make Boston a better City for all. Read their bios and learn more at boston.gov/departments/im… We're expanding to Spanish in 2024! Follow us for updates!

Os alunos da oitava turma do Youth Summer Work Experience Program, parceria do Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), da Prefeitura de Boston, com o Brazilian Worker Center, receberam esta semana seus certificados de conclusão. Parabéns a todos! Immigrant Advancement - Boston

Employers who want to sponsor immigrant workers should attend our information session on Monday, September 25, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Central Library in Copley Square. A lawyer will explain the process and answer questions. Register here: ow.ly/3F8c50PE23N

Applications are now open for the 2024 Youth Development Fund (YDF), a grant program to support non-profit organizations that provide high quality, engaging programming for youth and young adults ages 14-24. Learn more and apply! boston.gov/news/mayor-wu-…

Yesterday Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 joined 30+ Cities for Action mayors & county executives asking DHS to expand access to #TPS for our community members who cannot return safely to their home countries. Through (re)designations DHS can help keep families safe & together bit.ly/3szqHCQ

Happy first day of school BostonPublicSchools students! Pencil day, an annual City of Boston tradition, staff city-wide visit 120+ schools to welcome students with smiles and fresh pencils from @mayorwu. Team members, Hawa and Mario, up and early to kick off the day! #FirstDayOfSchool

Employers who want to sponsor immigrant workers should attend our information session on Monday, September 25, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Central Library in Copley Square. A lawyer will explain the process and answer questions. Register here: ow.ly/3F8c50PE23N

Happy #LatinxHeritageMonth! Join us in celebrating at City Hall Plaza Tue 9/19 4-7pm - bring the family for food, music, and dance!

Did you know this week is National Constitution Week and today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!

Employers who want to sponsor immigrant workers should attend our information session on Monday, September 25, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Central Library in Copley Square. A lawyer will explain the process and answer questions. Register here: ow.ly/3F8c50PE23N

Happening TONIGHT: Employers who want to sponsor immigrant workers should attend our information session on Monday, September 25, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Central Library in Copley Square. A lawyer will explain the process and answer questions. Register here: ow.ly/3F8c50PE23N

Take a step towards naturalization by scheduling your citizenship eligibility phone call here: bit.ly/4bfY3Z9 Appointments during Boston Citizenship Day are limited so be sure to schedule your phone call soon! #ProjectCitizenship #CitDay #ImmigrantsAreEssential

#StPatricksDayWeekend is a perfect time for a self-guided walk on #Boston's 3 mile #IrishHeritageTrail. Get the map inside #TravelandCulture magazine, available free at #BostonCommon #VisitorCenter, or download map here. USA TODAY Travel New York Times Travel irishboston.org/Boston_Irish_H…