For Displaced Families in Massachusetts: https://www.mahomeless.org/
The mission of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is to create lasting solutions to housing, income, health, education, and racial inequalities in all parts of the Commonwealth.
For immigrants residing in Greater Gardner, Massachusetts, a variety of local organizations and statewide programs offer support in areas such as legal assistance, education, housing, and healthcare.
π Local & Regional Support
Center for New Americans (CNA)
Serving Franklin County and the Pioneer Valley, CNA provides:
- Free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes
- Career preparation and job readiness assistance
- Immigration legal services, including citizenship supportCenter for New AmericansWikipedia+2Center for New Americans+2Center for New Americans+2
π Locations in Greenfield, Amherst, and Northampton
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βοΈ Legal Assistance
Ascentria Immigration Legal Assistance Program
Offers free and low-cost legal services to immigrants across Massachusetts, assisting with various immigration legal needs. Findhelp
Catholic Charities of Worcester County
Provides a wide range of services and social programs to assist immigrants through the immigration process. Immigration Advocates Network
MACI – Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative
The Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative is a joint effort between MIRA Coalition, CPCS, and a statewide network of legal organizations. Together, weβre building a centralized intake and referral system for individuals in Massachusetts facing Immigration Court proceedings. Through a single intake line, detained and non-detained individuals from Massachusetts will be able to request help and be connected with an available legal service provider for potential representation. Intake line 508-505-4588. Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI) – MIRA Coalition
Western Massachusetts Asylum Support Network
We provide asylum seekers with a place to land in Western Massachusetts, and a broad base of accompaniment support so they can navigate their asylum processes from a place of increased safety and well-being. Email: WMassAsylumSupport@protonmail.com Phone: 413-271-5390. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ASYLUM SUPPORT NETWORK – asylum support in western mass
Non-profit Attorney Search
Find an attorney by state or Zip Code https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/
Private Attorneys
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/
https://www.ailalawyer.com/english/default.aspx
Non-attorney help
https://www.beyondbondboston.org/
π Housing & Emergency Assistance
Emergency Assistance Shelter Hotline
For families with children or pregnant individuals seeking shelter:
π (866) 584-0653 MIRA Coalition
413Cares
A community platform connecting residents of Western Massachusetts to services in food, health, housing, employment, and more.
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π§βπ€βπ§ Advocacy & Community Support
MIRA Coalition
Provides resources on immigrant rights, citizenship, English language education, and social services. Their Immigrant Assistance Services (IAS) program offers targeted legal and case management support to newly arrived immigrants.
π₯ Health & Social Services
Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI)
Supports services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of refugees and immigrants through a network of service providers in Massachusetts. Mass.gov