MA Nonprofits Thank Congressman Jim McGovern for his Anti-Hunger Advocacy
MLRI joins 34 anti-hunger organizations in extending admiration and gratitude to Chairman McGovern for his ceaseless dedication to fighting food insecurity throughout his tenure in Congress. We are thankful for his championing of anti-hunger issues and pushing forward the funding that made the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health possible.
Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
Today, MLRI observes Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate and honor Native American people’s cultures and contributions. For far too long, the historical facts and present realities of indigenous communities have been obfuscated and overlooked. Despite the common narrative that relegates Indigenous peoples to the past, there are presently thousands of Indigenous people across the state fighting to survive and thrive in Massachusetts. Their contributions to society are invaluable and deserve recognition.
Gina Plata-Nino to represent MLRI at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
On Wednesday, September 28, the Biden-Harris Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This conference is only the second of its kind – the previous was held in 1969.
The 1969 event was critical in the creation of school lunch programs and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It also led to crucial changes to how the USA labels food.
Gina Plata-Nino will be representing Mass Law Reform at Wednesday’s conference.
Frequently asked questions about the asylum seekers flown to Martha’s Vineyard on September 14
Last updated on September 21 at 11:15am
Added September 21
What legal procedures will the asylum seekers have to go through?
Asylum seekers are required to file for asylum within one year of arriving in the United States. This requires filing an application for asylum and supporting documentation demonstrating that the individual qualifies for asylum – specifically that a person is outside of their country and is unable or unwilling to return for fear of persecution based on their race, religion, ethnicity, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
Statement of Georgia D. Katsoulomitis, MLRI Executive Director, on the Moral Imperative of Humane Treatment for Immigrants and Refugees
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) stands in solidarity with our immigrant-serving partners and legal aid colleagues who are mobilizing to assist and support the Venezuelan asylum seekers who were sent to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. MLRI and our partners will continue to support the work on the ground to care for these, and all immigrants and refugees, arriving in our Commonwealth.
Advocacy Groups Praise the Biden Administration for Protecting Access to Services for Immigrants
Media Contact:
Laura Giordano
Cell: 774-214-6410
lgiordano@melwoodglobal.com
BOSTON – Representatives from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), Health Care For All (HCFA) and Health Law Advocates (HLA) have come together to support the Biden Administration’s move to update the federal Public Charge rule, which will ensure that immigrants seeking green cards can access public benefits they are entitled to without fear of immigration consequences.
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and National Association of Social Workers-MA Applaud the Massachusetts Legislature and the Baker Administration for Streamlining Access to Safety Net Programs
For Immediate Release – August 04, 2022
Media Contacts
MLRI: Christine Dunn
christine@sevenletter.com | 617.646.1044
NASW-MA: Rebekah Gewirtz
rgewirtz.naswma@socialworkers.org | 617.645.4773
Newly implemented systems will increase program efficiency and improve access to critical safety-net benefits for all low-income Massachusetts residents
On July 27th, the Baker Administration implemented a portion of FY21 and FY22 budget language and began allowing low-income households applying for or renewing MassHealth online to apply for SNAP food benefits at the same time.
Statement from the Lift Our Kids Coalition on Cash Assistance Increases in the FY 23 Budget
The FY 2023 budget’s 10 percent increase in cash assistance starting in October marks another historic step forward for families in Deep Poverty. This is the third increase in three years after decades of frozen benefit levels. These successive increases demonstrate our legislative leaders’ moral commitment to our most vulnerable children, older adults, and people with disabilities.