Boston Launches Immigrant Integration, Empowerment Initiative

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the start of a community input process in order to gather more information on immigrant experiences throughout the city. This survey marks another step Walsh’s Immigrant Integration and Empowerment Initiative which is geared towards improving the quality of life for all of Boston’s residents.

“Immigrants are vital to our neighborhoods, and these surveys will help us in our continued efforts to ensure their voices are heard,” said Mayor Walsh. “We need to make sure that they are being connected to our resources and that their contributions to our City are appreciated.”

The Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians (MONB) will be working alongside four young people as part of the SuccessLink summer jobs program to interview residents and identify key assets and challenges in Boston neighborhoods. The surveys will be available in eight languages via social media platforms and community organizations.

The English survey can be accessed here: Boston for All Survey.

“I believe this project is important because it will really help immigrants feel part of the City and give them the opportunity to better their experience in Boston,” said Daniela Romero, SuccessLink participant with MONB and student at the John D. O’Bryant High School.

The Immigrant Integration and Empowerment Initiative is made possible by a three-year grant from the Barr Foundation.