Mayor's Office of New Bostonians
"I appreciate the struggles of my forbears in coming to build a new life in a new country. We share much with today's immigrants."
--A 5th Generation Czech and Irish American immigrant
The Office of New Bostonians was established in 1998 to meet the needs of the growing and changing immigrant and newcomer communities in Boston. The ONB's mission and objectives were formed through a democratic process that included dialogues across immigrant groups in Boston. Its mission statement reads:
"Our purpose is to strengthen the ability of immigrants and the diverse cultural and linguistic communities of which they are a part to fully participate in the economic, civic, social and cultural life of the City of Boston, and to promote the commemoration and public understanding of the contributions of immigrants."
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"We are Boston Awards Dinner Celebration"- October 6th, 2009
A celebration of Boston's immigrant heritage, contributions, and diversity. Funds raised through the event support the English for New Bostonians project, a city-private-community partnership and other city programs for New Bostonians.More Information »
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"New Bostonians Community Day
Save the Date! September 23rd 2009- 11:00AM-2:30PMThere will be a welcome by Mayor Menino, Flags of the World Parade, Free Immigration advice and more! Come and enjoy with us, we are waiting for you!
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Reports & Publications
Community Resource Directory
This directory includes detailed information of community-based organizations that work with immigrants and newcomers in Boston, including an extensive section on ethnic media. This comprehensive directory is organized by Name, Location, Population Served, Language on Staff, and Services Offered.
The 2007 edition of the Community Resource Directory is out of print. You can now access an on-line version by clicking on the link above. If you have any questions about the directory, please contact Mayra Canetti at 617-635-2980.
This directory includes detailed information of community-based organizations that work with immigrants and newcomers in Boston, including an extensive section on ethnic media. This comprehensive directory is organized by Name, Location, Population Served, Language on Staff, and Services Offered.
The 2007 edition of the Community Resource Directory is out of print. You can now access an on-line version by clicking on the link above. If you have any questions about the directory, please contact Mayra Canetti at 617-635-2980.
To carry out its mission, the ONB is anchored by the following objectives:
- To strengthen the relationship between diverse cultural and linguistic communities and the city by improving the ability of these communities to access city services.
- To assist the city to reach and serve diverse cultural and linguistic communities and create a model of a welcoming multicultural city.
- To assist diverse cultural and linguistic communities in understanding how city government works and how to participate in it.
- To promote leadership development and community building in diverse cultural and linguistic communities.
- To strengthen the ability of diverse cultural and linguistic communities to participate fully in the economic life of Boston.
- To target attention and resources to particularly vulnerable groups including women and children, youth and the elderly.
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