OUR PLEDGE
Yes, I would like to make a personal financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to me to support the general operating expenses of the IAC.
I understand this donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000.
My donation can be made all at once, or on a recurring monthly basis, or as a pledge. Â I will honor my pledge on or before June 1, 2023.
NEWS & UPDATES
The rules have changed for immigrants from countries in turmoil. New Bedford is helping.
By Matthew Ferreira, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Immigration experts in New Bedford have been fielding inquiries about the new way Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, Cubans and Haitians can enter the U.S.
Edward Macedo Remembered for Dedication and Service to the IAC
Thank you Mr. Edward Macedo for your unwavering dedication and service to the success of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center.
Pandemic, RMV Regulations Force 24 year-old Mini-Bus Business to Close
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — At the beginning of March, business was so good for Anna Rodriques that she and her husband considered buying a new house. Now Rodriques doesn’t know how she’s going to pay her bills and finds herself going to food pantries to help make ends meet.
Newly Naturalized Citizens Vote in New Bedford Despite Confusion from Federal Agency
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Not even confusion over the location of his polling place could dampen Adilson Cabral’s excitement on Tuesday.
Cabral, who came to the United States over 18 years ago from Cabo Verde, was voting in his first U.S. election after becoming a naturalized citizen in September.
Pandemic forces New Bedford yoga studio to close
By: Kiernan Dunlop, SouthCoastToday.com
NEW BEDFORD – Vineeta Singh refers to the yoga studio she opened in April of last year as her baby.
“I put everything I had into this business,” said Singh, who immigrated to the United States two and a half years ago from Delhi, India.
Galvin joins Mitchell to urge New Bedford immigrants to participate in Census
By Kerri Tallman SouthCoastToday.com
“Leaders say counting immigrants could make big difference in federal funds city receives.”
The survey is taken every 10 years to determine the country’s population. Mayor Jon Michell and Secretary of State William F. Galvin visited the Immigrants’ Assistance Center (IAC) in the South End Monday to talk about the importance of all New Bedford residents participating in it.
Marion woman donates her $1,200 stimulus check to the Salvation Army and Immigrants’ Assistance Center
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor MARION – When Marion resident Christine Wood learned that she would be getting a $1,200 stimulus payment from the IRS, she immediately felt compelled to put it to good use. So, she donated the entire check to the Salvation Army...
Bridging the coronavirus divide: Immigrants’ Assistance Center to provide Chromebooks, supplies to ELL students
By Aimee Chiavaroli -- Posted Apr 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM $15K grant from Sen. Mark Montigny’s Children’s Equality and Empowerment Fund will allow remote learning NEW BEDFORD — Helena DaSilva Hughes, executive director of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, remembers well...
Montigny delivers $15K grant to the IAC for underpriviledged kids
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor --- Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 3:43 PM NEW BEDFORD – The lack of technology at home has been a big challenge for some local immigrant families with school aged children, says Helena Hughes, the executive director of the Immigrants’...
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our April 16 Spring Fundraiser, and temporarily suspend in-person services during the Massachusetts state of emergency. Please read our full article on available phone and emergency services, as well as how you can help.
The rules have changed for immigrants from countries in turmoil. New Bedford is helping.
By Matthew Ferreira, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Immigration experts in New Bedford have been fielding inquiries about the new way Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, Cubans and Haitians can enter the U.S.
Edward Macedo Remembered for Dedication and Service to the IAC
Thank you Mr. Edward Macedo for your unwavering dedication and service to the success of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center.
Pandemic, RMV Regulations Force 24 year-old Mini-Bus Business to Close
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — At the beginning of March, business was so good for Anna Rodriques that she and her husband considered buying a new house. Now Rodriques doesn’t know how she’s going to pay her bills and finds herself going to food pantries to help make ends meet.
Newly Naturalized Citizens Vote in New Bedford Despite Confusion from Federal Agency
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Not even confusion over the location of his polling place could dampen Adilson Cabral’s excitement on Tuesday.
Cabral, who came to the United States over 18 years ago from Cabo Verde, was voting in his first U.S. election after becoming a naturalized citizen in September.
Pandemic forces New Bedford yoga studio to close
By: Kiernan Dunlop, SouthCoastToday.com
NEW BEDFORD – Vineeta Singh refers to the yoga studio she opened in April of last year as her baby.
“I put everything I had into this business,” said Singh, who immigrated to the United States two and a half years ago from Delhi, India.
Galvin joins Mitchell to urge New Bedford immigrants to participate in Census
By Kerri Tallman SouthCoastToday.com
“Leaders say counting immigrants could make big difference in federal funds city receives.”
The survey is taken every 10 years to determine the country’s population. Mayor Jon Michell and Secretary of State William F. Galvin visited the Immigrants’ Assistance Center (IAC) in the South End Monday to talk about the importance of all New Bedford residents participating in it.
Marion woman donates her $1,200 stimulus check to the Salvation Army and Immigrants’ Assistance Center
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor MARION – When Marion resident Christine Wood learned that she would be getting a $1,200 stimulus payment from the IRS, she immediately felt compelled to put it to good use. So, she donated the entire check to the Salvation Army...
Bridging the coronavirus divide: Immigrants’ Assistance Center to provide Chromebooks, supplies to ELL students
By Aimee Chiavaroli -- Posted Apr 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM $15K grant from Sen. Mark Montigny’s Children’s Equality and Empowerment Fund will allow remote learning NEW BEDFORD — Helena DaSilva Hughes, executive director of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, remembers well...
Montigny delivers $15K grant to the IAC for underpriviledged kids
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor --- Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 3:43 PM NEW BEDFORD – The lack of technology at home has been a big challenge for some local immigrant families with school aged children, says Helena Hughes, the executive director of the Immigrants’...
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our April 16 Spring Fundraiser, and temporarily suspend in-person services during the Massachusetts state of emergency. Please read our full article on available phone and emergency services, as well as how you can help.
The rules have changed for immigrants from countries in turmoil. New Bedford is helping.
By Matthew Ferreira, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Immigration experts in New Bedford have been fielding inquiries about the new way Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, Cubans and Haitians can enter the U.S.
Edward Macedo Remembered for Dedication and Service to the IAC
Thank you Mr. Edward Macedo for your unwavering dedication and service to the success of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center.
Pandemic, RMV Regulations Force 24 year-old Mini-Bus Business to Close
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — At the beginning of March, business was so good for Anna Rodriques that she and her husband considered buying a new house. Now Rodriques doesn’t know how she’s going to pay her bills and finds herself going to food pantries to help make ends meet.
Newly Naturalized Citizens Vote in New Bedford Despite Confusion from Federal Agency
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Not even confusion over the location of his polling place could dampen Adilson Cabral’s excitement on Tuesday.
Cabral, who came to the United States over 18 years ago from Cabo Verde, was voting in his first U.S. election after becoming a naturalized citizen in September.
Pandemic forces New Bedford yoga studio to close
By: Kiernan Dunlop, SouthCoastToday.com
NEW BEDFORD – Vineeta Singh refers to the yoga studio she opened in April of last year as her baby.
“I put everything I had into this business,” said Singh, who immigrated to the United States two and a half years ago from Delhi, India.
Galvin joins Mitchell to urge New Bedford immigrants to participate in Census
By Kerri Tallman SouthCoastToday.com
“Leaders say counting immigrants could make big difference in federal funds city receives.”
The survey is taken every 10 years to determine the country’s population. Mayor Jon Michell and Secretary of State William F. Galvin visited the Immigrants’ Assistance Center (IAC) in the South End Monday to talk about the importance of all New Bedford residents participating in it.
Marion woman donates her $1,200 stimulus check to the Salvation Army and Immigrants’ Assistance Center
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor MARION – When Marion resident Christine Wood learned that she would be getting a $1,200 stimulus payment from the IRS, she immediately felt compelled to put it to good use. So, she donated the entire check to the Salvation Army...
Bridging the coronavirus divide: Immigrants’ Assistance Center to provide Chromebooks, supplies to ELL students
By Aimee Chiavaroli -- Posted Apr 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM $15K grant from Sen. Mark Montigny’s Children’s Equality and Empowerment Fund will allow remote learning NEW BEDFORD — Helena DaSilva Hughes, executive director of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, remembers well...
Montigny delivers $15K grant to the IAC for underpriviledged kids
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor --- Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 3:43 PM NEW BEDFORD – The lack of technology at home has been a big challenge for some local immigrant families with school aged children, says Helena Hughes, the executive director of the Immigrants’...
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our April 16 Spring Fundraiser, and temporarily suspend in-person services during the Massachusetts state of emergency. Please read our full article on available phone and emergency services, as well as how you can help.
The rules have changed for immigrants from countries in turmoil. New Bedford is helping.
By Matthew Ferreira, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Immigration experts in New Bedford have been fielding inquiries about the new way Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, Cubans and Haitians can enter the U.S.
Edward Macedo Remembered for Dedication and Service to the IAC
Thank you Mr. Edward Macedo for your unwavering dedication and service to the success of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center.
Pandemic, RMV Regulations Force 24 year-old Mini-Bus Business to Close
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — At the beginning of March, business was so good for Anna Rodriques that she and her husband considered buying a new house. Now Rodriques doesn’t know how she’s going to pay her bills and finds herself going to food pantries to help make ends meet.
Newly Naturalized Citizens Vote in New Bedford Despite Confusion from Federal Agency
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Not even confusion over the location of his polling place could dampen Adilson Cabral’s excitement on Tuesday.
Cabral, who came to the United States over 18 years ago from Cabo Verde, was voting in his first U.S. election after becoming a naturalized citizen in September.
Pandemic forces New Bedford yoga studio to close
By: Kiernan Dunlop, SouthCoastToday.com
NEW BEDFORD – Vineeta Singh refers to the yoga studio she opened in April of last year as her baby.
“I put everything I had into this business,” said Singh, who immigrated to the United States two and a half years ago from Delhi, India.
Galvin joins Mitchell to urge New Bedford immigrants to participate in Census
By Kerri Tallman SouthCoastToday.com
“Leaders say counting immigrants could make big difference in federal funds city receives.”
The survey is taken every 10 years to determine the country’s population. Mayor Jon Michell and Secretary of State William F. Galvin visited the Immigrants’ Assistance Center (IAC) in the South End Monday to talk about the importance of all New Bedford residents participating in it.
Marion woman donates her $1,200 stimulus check to the Salvation Army and Immigrants’ Assistance Center
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor MARION – When Marion resident Christine Wood learned that she would be getting a $1,200 stimulus payment from the IRS, she immediately felt compelled to put it to good use. So, she donated the entire check to the Salvation Army...
Bridging the coronavirus divide: Immigrants’ Assistance Center to provide Chromebooks, supplies to ELL students
By Aimee Chiavaroli -- Posted Apr 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM $15K grant from Sen. Mark Montigny’s Children’s Equality and Empowerment Fund will allow remote learning NEW BEDFORD — Helena DaSilva Hughes, executive director of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, remembers well...
Montigny delivers $15K grant to the IAC for underpriviledged kids
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor --- Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 3:43 PM NEW BEDFORD – The lack of technology at home has been a big challenge for some local immigrant families with school aged children, says Helena Hughes, the executive director of the Immigrants’...
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our April 16 Spring Fundraiser, and temporarily suspend in-person services during the Massachusetts state of emergency. Please read our full article on available phone and emergency services, as well as how you can help.
The rules have changed for immigrants from countries in turmoil. New Bedford is helping.
By Matthew Ferreira, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Immigration experts in New Bedford have been fielding inquiries about the new way Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, Cubans and Haitians can enter the U.S.
Edward Macedo Remembered for Dedication and Service to the IAC
Thank you Mr. Edward Macedo for your unwavering dedication and service to the success of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center.
Pandemic, RMV Regulations Force 24 year-old Mini-Bus Business to Close
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — At the beginning of March, business was so good for Anna Rodriques that she and her husband considered buying a new house. Now Rodriques doesn’t know how she’s going to pay her bills and finds herself going to food pantries to help make ends meet.
Newly Naturalized Citizens Vote in New Bedford Despite Confusion from Federal Agency
By Kiernan Dunlop, Standard-Times
NEW BEDFORD — Not even confusion over the location of his polling place could dampen Adilson Cabral’s excitement on Tuesday.
Cabral, who came to the United States over 18 years ago from Cabo Verde, was voting in his first U.S. election after becoming a naturalized citizen in September.
Pandemic forces New Bedford yoga studio to close
By: Kiernan Dunlop, SouthCoastToday.com
NEW BEDFORD – Vineeta Singh refers to the yoga studio she opened in April of last year as her baby.
“I put everything I had into this business,” said Singh, who immigrated to the United States two and a half years ago from Delhi, India.
Galvin joins Mitchell to urge New Bedford immigrants to participate in Census
By Kerri Tallman SouthCoastToday.com
“Leaders say counting immigrants could make big difference in federal funds city receives.”
The survey is taken every 10 years to determine the country’s population. Mayor Jon Michell and Secretary of State William F. Galvin visited the Immigrants’ Assistance Center (IAC) in the South End Monday to talk about the importance of all New Bedford residents participating in it.
Marion woman donates her $1,200 stimulus check to the Salvation Army and Immigrants’ Assistance Center
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor MARION – When Marion resident Christine Wood learned that she would be getting a $1,200 stimulus payment from the IRS, she immediately felt compelled to put it to good use. So, she donated the entire check to the Salvation Army...
Bridging the coronavirus divide: Immigrants’ Assistance Center to provide Chromebooks, supplies to ELL students
By Aimee Chiavaroli -- Posted Apr 27, 2020 at 6:50 PM $15K grant from Sen. Mark Montigny’s Children’s Equality and Empowerment Fund will allow remote learning NEW BEDFORD — Helena DaSilva Hughes, executive director of the Immigrants’ Assistance Center, remembers well...
Montigny delivers $15K grant to the IAC for underpriviledged kids
By Lurdes C. da Silva / O Jornal editor --- Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 3:43 PM NEW BEDFORD – The lack of technology at home has been a big challenge for some local immigrant families with school aged children, says Helena Hughes, the executive director of the Immigrants’...
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our April 16 Spring Fundraiser, and temporarily suspend in-person services during the Massachusetts state of emergency. Please read our full article on available phone and emergency services, as well as how you can help.