When immigrant communities thrive, our entire society prospers, becoming economically stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

Through shared funding, collaboration and care, MIC helps partners deliver critical services that build stability and opportunity for immigrant families.

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There are 15 organizations in our Collaborative

About Us

Mission

The Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative (MIC) is an engaged statewide partnership of 15 organizations supporting immigrant communities. Through shared resources and cross-agency learning, we work in solidarity to create thriving immigrant communities.

In Partnership

MIC expands our partners’ capacity and impact by sharing resources, knowledge, and facilitating cross-agency collaboration. Through emergency assistance, workforce development, legal services, and advocacy, we support immigrants along the path to stability and upward mobility, together.

Our Story

Our story starts during the COVID-19 pandemic when immigrant families faced unprecedented challenges. Prompted by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, MIC quickly mobilized to provide emergency assistance when and where it was needed most. What began as a crisis response has evolved into an exciting, sustainable model for collaboration that addresses both immediate needs and long-term goals for immigrant communities throughout Massachusetts.

immigrants received emergency cash assistance

people gained trusted access to COVID vaccines

community members received immigration legal services

youth trained in leadership and workforce skills

What We Do

At the heart of MIC’s work is our commitment to our partners and to immigrant families and individuals.

Together, we support immigrant communities with dignity and respect, promoting social integration and economic mobility through:

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Stabilization & Emergency Assistance

Providing immigrants and their families with access to shelter, food, and other basic needs so they can feel safe, welcome and better able to handle the next steps in their journey.

Legal Services

Offering free, culturally-sensitive immigration legal consultations with the possibility of full representation, “know your rights” information and workshops, access to free immigration legal aid to keep families together in the event a guardian is detained or deported, and notario fraud prevention education.

Workforce Development & Workers Rights

Supporting immigrants as they prepare for employment through job search and placement, job-specific training, digital literacy, ESOL classes, and training to assert their rights to fair workplace conditions.

Advocacy

Joining our community partners to promote immigrants’ rights, support local and state legislation, enforce existing protective laws such as labor and housing, and provide the public with accurate information about the positive impacts of immigrants on our communities.
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MIC is committed to creating a Massachusetts where all residents can contribute to and benefit from our shared success.

We Stand in Defense of Immigrant Rights and Safety

At the Massachusetts Immigrant Collaborative (MIC), we stand firmly with immigrant communities across our state in the face of escalating threats, fear, and violence fueled by recent actions and rhetoric from the current administration. We condemn any policies that target, dehumanize, or endanger immigrant families.