Rian's Winter Newsletter     December 2022 A letter from our executive director Greetings, As I wrap up my time with Rian, I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this wonderful organization. Over the past decade, immigrant families endured much pain and fear through the Trump era and the pandemic. And yet they have been so courageous and resilient. It has been such a privilege to be part of the movement with you for human rights and social justice. We have been learning much about the importance of working together in partnership and how radical hospitality creates spaces where people can feel a sense of belonging. Over the past decade, together we shaped Rian into a Welcome Center where ALL are welcomed and valued and have access to opportunities and protections. This work will never be complete. The journey continues… Deep gratitude and respect to all our current and former staff and volunteers: to our Board members and Advisory Board members, to our volunteers and interns, to our donors and partners, and to the Irish Government for their continued support since 1989. Our work is critically important with the immigrants and exchange visitors who we serve. I wish my successor Jacob Bombard and the amazing team of staff much success in the future. I will, of course, always support Rian's work and I look forward to the exciting times ahead. The old Irish proverb stands true: “It is in the shelter of each other that we live. Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.” Let's continue to do so. May the pathway rise up to meet you, may the sun shine warmly upon you… In solidarity and with all my good wishes for the holiday season. Ronnie Support our End of Year Campaign This giving season, we ask for your generosity and continued support for our Center. Now through December 31, the Schooner Foundation has generously offered to match all donations up to $50,000. Double your impact today! Make a Donation Humor for Humanity Looking for a fun event to go to this winter? Comedian, Jimmy Tingle, is hosting Humor for Humanity, starting December 29th! $10.00 will be donated to Rian for every ticket sold using the RIAN code at checkout. Purchase Tickets & Learn More Celtic Sojourn   Introducing the Christmas Celtic Sojourn 20th Anniversary Livestream Series! A beautiful event to attend this winter! All tickets purchased through the link below will include a donated portion to Rian. Purchase Tickets & Learn More   Haitian TPS Extended! We are happy to announce that Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended again, and that Haitians who arrived in the U.S. prior to November 6, 2022, will now be eligible for TPS! This is wonderful news, as we have seen a large increase in Haitian recent arrivals in our consultations and at Rosie’s Place on our Immigration Legal Services team. If you or someone you know has questions regarding how this affects them, please contact our team below. Contact our legal team     Supporting Immigrant Students Our Immigration Legal Services program staff have been very busy with school trainings this year, and we have exciting staff updates to share! Continue Reading   Partnership to Provide Professional Skills training Our Education Services team launched a professional skills webinar series for ESOL students in partnership with Arbella Insurance Foundation! Read More Q&A with Rian Social Worker, Victoria DiCianni! Learn about Rian's Resource and Support Services team-led mutual aid support groups. Read Q&A Join our Team! Learn more & apply here Boston Unity Cup Brings Community Together Through Sport Boston Unity Cup 2022 celebrated Boston’s diverse immigrant community and their shared passion for sport. Read More Operation ABLE Rian is now an established Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Host Agency! Learn More Rian's Open House was a success! Rian hosted our first open house in our newly renovated space on December 2nd! It was a lovely way to showcase our services, and to introduce our refurbished space to donors and supporters. We hope to have more in person events at our Center in the future! An End to An Exciting Year For our Learning Exchange Program! Our Director of Learning Exchange Programs, Ellie carver, travelled to Ireland to visit Jude Clarke, Senior LEP Manager, Ireland. Read about their university visits, and hear about the team's first in person Thanksgiving dinner! Read article     Rian Immigrant Center | 1 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!