by Admin-Blog | Apr 7, 2018 | IAC In The News
Demand for services provided by the Immigrants’ Assistance Center of New Bedford has never been so high, according to the center’s executive director Helena Hughes. “In the past year, we have seen a drastic increase in the need for our services,” Hughes told the crowd...
by Admin-Blog | Apr 5, 2018 | IAC In The News
The Immigrants’ Assistance Center presented its inaugural Laurie Bullard Award for “relentless advocacy and unwavering devotion to the immigrant community” to Laurie Bullard, formerly of New Bedford and now of Westport, on Friday. From late 2016 through early 2018,...
by Admin-Blog | Mar 20, 2018 | IAC In The News
Kids helping kids: Thank you to Morrissey siblings The Immigrants’ Assistance Center daily sees the fear and worry that our neighbors here from other countries suffer. Together, we work mightily to address those concerns, with the help of a range of individuals,...
by Admin-Blog | Mar 5, 2018 | IAC In The News
NEW BEDFORD — Flynn Hill, a Tabor Academy junior from Aspen, Colorado, on a recent weekday morning sat with 14-year-old Robin Hernandez, who came to New Bedford from El Salvador and 13-year-old Dariel Lugo, who came to the city from Puerto Rico. The Level 4 Honors...
by Admin-Blog | Mar 3, 2018 | IAC In The News
NEW BEDFORD — Last Saturday, musical talents and the will to raise social justice awareness came together in perfect harmony at a benefit concert for the Immigrants’ Assistance Center hosted by the Morrissey Blvd. band at Greasy Luck Brewpub in New Bedford. Comprised...