Press Releases
6 December, 2011
To advocates against sexual and domestic violence, the latest sex abuse charges against former Red Sox club manager Donald Fitzpatrick is one more example that no one is immune from these issues and more must be done to help protect kids and end violence in general.
Jane Doe Inc.’s Men’s Engagement Coordinator, Craig Norberg-Bohm, sees an opportunity among these disheartening news reports. Norberg-Bohm stated, “So much of the conversation around Penn State, Syracuse and now the Red Sox has centered on people asking why those who knew about the abuse didn’t do more to stop it. The fact is that the responsibility extends beyond those with immediate knowledge of the abuse. We all have a role to play in preventing sexual abuse of children as well as sexual and domestic violence against anyone. One place to start is for men to address one another to promote a culture of positive masculinity that fosters equality and non-violence.” [→]
6 December, 2011
Inclement weather may have forced the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Massachusetts Affiliate to call off its Race for the Cure this fall—but it didn’t keep the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) from showing support and raising money for the fight against breast cancer. The health and social services agency’s MAPS Cares team for the 5K walk/run raised $1,625 to help research – more than three times its $500 goal! [→]
30 November, 2011
MAPS is offering a new opportunity for businesses and other organizations to build a closer relationship with the nonprofit health and social service agency, while also helping the Portuguese-speaking community: MAPS Organizational Membership. [→]
22 November, 2011
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) will join the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, SEIU Local 615 and five community partners to offer a Citizenship Drive on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 am-2 pm, at the Local 615 office, 26 West Street, 2nd floor, Boston (Downtown Crossing & Park Street T Stations). The Dec. 3 event is the second of a series of monthly citizenship drives that will be organized by Citizenship Works, a collaboration of community partners funded by a grant from the Fish Family Foundation. Citizenship Works partners will also provide coordinated outreach, civics/citizenship classes, and other assistance to prepare eligible immigrants for citizenship, including application assistance at their individual sites in between the drives. [→]
22 November, 2011
On December 1st, World AIDS Day, people all around the globe will be engaged in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS. At the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS), a special event will mark the date celebrating those who lead longer and healthier lives with HIV. Living Positively will take place from 6-8 pm, at the agency’s headquarters, located at 1046 Cambridge St., Cambridge. [→]
18 November, 2011
At its meeting on Nov. 15, the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers’ (MAPS’) Board of Directors elected new officers for the coming year. Elizabeth Chaves of Salem was elected Board President, and Elisa Garibaldi of Dracut as Vice President. Mary Ann Lomba, MBA, of Dorchester and Stephen Pereira, M.Ed., of Brockton were respectively re-elected as Treasurer and Secretary. [→]
18 November, 2011
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) strongly opposes the bill called “An Act to Enhance Community Safety,” proposed by a group of Massachusetts legislators.
“If this anti-immigrant bill passes, it will only bring more fear to our communities, thrusting many working families deeper underground, and further damaging the already weakened state economy,” said MAPS Executive Director Paulo Pinto. “Instead of promoting community security, it will actually make our state less safe. [→]
17 November, 2011
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) will provide free Hepatitis A & B vaccinations, flu shots, and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) for men in the community on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 4-8 pm at the health and social service agency’s Allston Office, 569 Cambridge St. These services will be provided to men only, by MAPS Men’s Health Educators. [→]
15 November, 2011
Panelist Ambrizeth Lima, Ed.D.
The International Symposium on Human Rights & Quality of Life of the Portuguese-Speaking Communities in the United States and Canada is now history! It was an exciting and inspiring 2 days with officials, academicians, service providers and others dedicated to improving the lives of Portuguese speakers in our shared world. Many thanks to the Azorean Government, Lesley University and all of our other partners and participants. [→]
9 November, 2011
Craig Mello, Ph.D.
Day 1 of the Symposium on Wednesday brought us many exciting and inspiring speakers including Craig Mello, Ph.D., our own Massachusetts Nobel Prize recipient.
Panels on the first day focused on Health, Deportation issues, and Community Advocacy.
Here’s a link to all the conference photos: http://smu.gs/vjrJoR
