How Bay Staters can help with the migrant crisis

By Steph Solis – Axios Boston

Gov. Healey’s state of emergency declaration regarding the migrant crisis is a call to action for every business owner, nonprofit leader and individual willing to help people seeking shelter in Massachusetts.

Driving the news: The state is asking anyone able to host homeless families or migrants to open their doors, but first they must be vetted by the Brazilian Worker Center.

• People can start to get involved by calling 211 or emailing [email protected].
• The center is leading the process to onboard and match volunteers with new arrivals, similar to how nonprofits lead refugee resettlements.

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Source – Axios Boston

Published August 11, 2023