|
|
About Us
Mission
Click here to learn
more about MAPS' mission to improve the lives of Portuguese
speakers in Massachusets.
History
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is a private,
non-profit, community-based organization that has provided a wide
range of health and human services to Portuguese speakers and other
residents of eastern Massachusetts since 1970. Click
here to learn more.
Making a Difference
MAPS makes a difference in the community in several
ways:
- By assisting individual clients;
- By supporting and partnering with other community
organizations; and
- By publicizing the strengths, needs, and
rights of Portuguese speakers.
Click here to see how
MAPS makes a real difference in peoples' lives.
Board of Directors & Staff
The MAPS staff is made up of individuals dedicated
to improving the lives of Portuguese speakers in Massachusetts.
Both the staff and the Board of Directors reflect the diversity
of the service community. The Board meets from 6-8 pm on the fourth
Tuesday of each month except for July and August, at the MAPS Cambridge
office, 1046 Cambridge St., Cambridge, in the second floor Board room.
Click here
to learn more.
Funding Sources
MAPS
depends on a variety of funding sources to help support its programs
and services to the community. Click here
for a list of the generous individuals, businesses, organizations,
foundations and government agencies who support us from year to
year.
Accessibility Note
MAPS adheres to the regulations of the Americans
With Disabilities Act by making all of its offices and services
accessible to individuals with disabilities. Telephone service is
available to TTY users who are deaf/hearing impaired by calling
the main telephone number at each office location. In addition,
MAPS agency brochures are available in alternative formats, including
large print and audio tape, at each office for blind/visually impaired
clients. For any questions on accessibility issues, please contact
Elizabeth Chaves, Director of Finances & Operations and Program
Access Manager, at MAPS, 1046 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA, (617)
864-7600.
|
