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December 28, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Bring Hope this Holiday Season: There's Still Time to Support Immigrant Families in Need

Dear Friend, This time of year is often marked by celebrations, but for many immigrant families in our community, it can be a period of heightened challenges and uncertainty. These families have left behind their homes, seeking safety and opportunities for a better lif…

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December 21, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Bring Hope this Holiday Season: Support Immigrant Families in Need

Dear Friend, As we approach the holiday season, a time of togetherness and generosity, I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt appeal. This time of year is often marked by celebrations, but for many immigrant families in our community, it can be a period of heighten…

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December 15, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Happy Holidays!

  Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and moments of shared kindness. May the new year bring you peace, prosperity, and continued inspiration. From all of us at Rian Immigrant Center, thank you for being a part of ou…

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November 28, 2023 at 11:01 PM

I promise, this email is short...

Support us this #GivingTuesday Dear Friend, Has your inbox been inundated by dozens of nonprofits like ours, all asking for your support this GivingTuesday? Here's the good news: the fact that we're reaching out means that you've already proven that you are an a…

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November 28, 2023 at 1:05 PM

I'd like you to meet someone...

Dear Friend, I would like you to meet Alex.* He is nine years old. He and his mother Marie just arrived in Boston from Haiti, by way of Mexico. They now live in one of the emergency shelters that I'm sure you've read about in the news. They’ve actually lived in s…

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November 10, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Thank you for a wonderful event! (Click here for Photos of Solas 2023)

Dear Friends, On behalf of all of us here at the Rian Immigrant Center, thank you for making the 2023 Solas Awards Ceremony a soaring success! We hope you enjoyed this year's luncheon as much as we did. I owe a great debt of gratitude to our honorees, our sponso…

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November 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Solas is tomorrow! (see here for parking & registration information...)

Dear Friends, We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the 2023 Solas Awards ceremony! We wanted to provide some logistical details below to make sure your Solas experience is both effortless and enjoyable. Venue Fairmont Copley Plaza (138 St. James Avenue, Bos…

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November 1, 2023 at 6:02 PM

One Week Until the 2023 Solas Awards!

Dear Friends, With one week to go before our 2023 Solas Awards, tickets are going fast! Reserve your seat today, and make sure you don't miss out on this amazing event. Solas is the Irish word for “light," and the Solas Awards are presented to those leaders whos…

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October 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Meet the Solas 2023 Courage Honoree: Velda Francis

30 years ago, Velda Francis came here from Jamaica to build a better life for her family. After her first attempt at a citizenship interview, Velda Francis' Rian attorney referred her to our citizenship tutoring program. If she did not succeed a second time, she wo…

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October 10, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Meet the Solas 2023 Humanitarian Honoree: Attorney General Andrea Campbell

On January 18, 2023, Andrea Joy Campbell was sworn in as the 45th Attorney General of Massachusetts. Since that time, she has been an impassioned advocate for every immigrant and refugee in Massachusetts. She has held the federal government accountable for the brok…

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October 3, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Meet the Solas 2023 Business Leader Honoree: Joseph P. Kennedy III

  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES   Rian Immigrant Center | 1 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Noti…

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September 26, 2023 at 10:45 AM

You're Invited to the 2023 Solas Awards!

2023 HONOREES Hon. Joseph P. Kennedy III Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Hon. Andrea Campbell Attorney General of Massachusetts Velda Francis Former Client of Rian Immigrant Center   CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS   …

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August 17, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Save the Date: Solas Awards 2023

Click Here for Ticket and Sponsorship Information   Rian Immigrant Center | 1 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by lweigel@riancenter…

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June 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Summer Greetings from Rian

June newsletter Greetings from Rian! Irish for Pride group marches in Boston’s Pride Parade for the first time in 3 years After a 3-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rian Immigrant Center, in partnership with the Consulate Gener…

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May 23, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Celebrating the Appointment of Cristina Aguilera Sandoval and Ronnie Millar to ORI: Strengthening Support for Immigrant and Refugee Communities

Dear Friend, All of us at Rian Immigrant Center are thrilled at the appointment of Cristina Aguilera Sandoval and Ronnie Millar to the Commonwealth’s Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) Cristina, former Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant Coll…

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May 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Donate to Rian and help empower immigrant families

  Dear Friend,   As Boston’s Welcome Center for immigrant and refugee families, Rian Immigrant Center’s immigration attorneys, social workers, and teachers are providing critical support services every single day to newcomers from around the globe.  Immigra…

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March 31, 2023 at 12:54 PM

Welcoming Spring at Rian

Read our latest newsletter!   Dear Friends, Next week will mark my third month with the Rian Immigrant Center. With every passing day, I am more and more grateful to have joined an organization so crucial–not only to the wellbeing of the individuals we serve…

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January 12, 2023 at 1:58 PM

The Biden Administration’s Title 42 Expansion Represents a Fundamental Dismantling of the U.S. asylum system

Read our full statement The Biden Administration’s Title 42 Expansion Represents a Fundamental Dismantling of the U.S. Asylum System The Rian Immigrant Center strongly opposes President Biden’s January 5th announcement to increase border enforcement by ex…

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December 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Time is running out to double your donation. Make a gift today!

    Dear friend, We hope that this email finds you and your family in best of winter spirits. This year, with your support, we have created pathways for over 4,100 immigrants towards safety, stability, and opportunity. With your donation today, Rian can continu…

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December 21, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Welcome to Rian's Winter Newsletter

  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. …

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December 8, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Rian Executive Director Announcement

  Rian Immigrant Center Announces Jacob Bombard as New Executive Director   We are very excited to announce that Rian’s board of directors has appointed Jacob Bombard as its next executive director, effective January 9, 2023. Jacob comes t…

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December 7, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Give a gift today, double your impact.

Dear Friend, We hope that you are looking forward to all the joyous celebrations this month. This giving season, we ask for your generosity and continued support for our Center. Now through December 31st the Schooner Foundation has generously offered to match do…

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November 30, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Join Us Tomorrow for Our Open House!

    RSVP for Open House   Join us tomorrow at our newly redesigned center at 1 State Street in Boston for our first open house! Come meet Rian staff, learn about our programs, enjoy light refreshments and enter for a chance to win a…

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November 29, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Donate to Rian's Giving Tuesday campaign today to create pathways to new beginnings

  Make a donation RSVP for Rian open house   Today is Giving Tuesday - the day of giving! With your donation to our Giving Tuesday campaign, you can support us in creating pathways to…

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November 25, 2022 at 3:35 PM

This holiday season, give a gift to keep families together & see our new space

  Make a donation RSVP for Rian open house   As you plan your end of year giving, we ask you to consider making a donation to help reunite immigrant and refugee families so that they may come toge…

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November 22, 2022 at 6:42 PM

This thanksgiving, give a gift to keep families together.

  Make a donation RSVP for Rian open house   We are so grateful for friends like you who care about our mission and work with us to make all immigrants feel welcomed and valued. Thank you!      …

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November 7, 2022 at 3:59 PM

You're invited to Rian's open house on December 1st!

Join us....     We invite you to Rian's Open House at 1 State Street on Thursday, December 1st from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Please stop by to celebrate the reopening of our newly renovated space, and learn more about our services.   RSVP for free! For…

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October 18, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Rian's October Newsletter - Fall is in full swing!

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend or support our Solas Luncheon on October 6th! We are incredibly thankful for our community of supporters.Watch our Solas video below and view our Solas program book here!Immigration Legal ServicesIn July 2022, Rian and the Massachusetts Immigrant Collabo…

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October 7, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Thank you for making Solas 2022 a success - watch our Solas video!

View onlineDear friend,We are deeply thankful for those who were able to attend our Solas awards luncheon yesterday, it was wonderful to be in person together again! If you missed our celebration, please watch our Solas video below.Today all donations will be doubled up to $50,000 thanks to the Sch…

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October 5, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Our Solas Awards Celebration is tomorrow -make a donation!

View onlineDear Friends,We are excited about our annual Solas Awards Celebration tomorrow, October 6th at noon! This is our flagship fundraiser event for the year. If you're unable to join us, please make a donation or bid on an online auction item. All donations will be matched up to $50,000 thank…

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September 30, 2022 at 5:10 PM

The countdown is on - get your Solas tickets today!

View onlineDear Friend,We hope you can join us on Thursday, October 6th at noon to celebrate the Solas Award honorees, and to support immigrant and refugee families.Tickets are limited, please register today! Please consider making a donation today, or bidding on an auction item. All new individual…

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September 28, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Rian's Solas Online Auction - Bid now

View online Take a look at the exciting items in our online action.  Support our work by bidding on an item.  You’re sure to find something great to enjoy, or give as a gift. Make a bid and purchase your tickets for Solas today!Private 2-hour studio session experience and an heirloom-quality, 14-In…

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September 22, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Meet our Solas Awards Honorees & celebrate with us on October 6th!

View onlineMeet our Solas Awards Honorees!Honoring Ron O’Hanley, Chairman and CEO at State Street for his bold leadership, commitment to inclusion, and his support for refugees, especially at this time of such global unrest. Rian recognizes State Street and Ron O’Hanley in advocating for all immigr…

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September 14, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Join us for Solas on October 6th!

View onlinePurchase tickets today for our Solas Awards Luncheon on October 6th! Join us as we celebrate our honorees and the immigrant & refugee community. Take a look at our silent auction items and bid early - we hope to see you there!Purchase Solas ticketsSilent auction itemsA huge thank you…

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September 2, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Join us on October 6th for the 2022 Solas Awards Luncheon!

View onlineJoin us on October 6th for this year's Solas Awards Luncheon! We have an incredible selection of honorees and a wonderful program planned. Take a look at our silent auction items and bid early - we hope to see you there!Purchase Solas ticketsSilent auction itemsA huge thank you to this y…

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August 19, 2022 at 7:45 PM

August is National Make-a-Will Month: Please Name Rian as a Beneficiary

View onlineAugust is National Make-a-Will Month.This is the perfect opportunity to be reminded of the importance of drafting, reviewing, or updating your will, and to consider whether or not you would like to add a charitable organization as a beneficiary in your will, retirement funds, or life ins…

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August 15, 2022 at 6:43 PM

Thank you for helping us reach our Community Thrives goal!

View onlineDear friend,We won our Community Thrives challenge, and we are truly grateful to you for making it happen! Your donation will help us create pathways for new beginnings for more immigrants and their families. Meeting the challenge gives us a chance to win a grant that will help us move o…

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August 5, 2022 at 4:02 PM

We are counting on you to meet this challenge

View onlineDear friend,We hope you're enjoying summer, whether that means watching the sunset in P-town, kayaking in the Charles, or swimming at Walden Pond. We invite you to celebrate and support immigrants who have also found a home in Massachusetts, and contributed to making the Commonwealth suc…

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July 28, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Build Community with Rian

View onlineDear Friend,We are delighted to inform you that we are once again participating in Gannett Foundation’s A Community Thrives Challenge! If we raise our goal of $6,000 we will become eligible for a grant in support of Rian’s programs and the immigrant community. Can we count on you to help…

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June 24, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Rian Immigrant Center condemns SCOTUS ruling: ALL are welcome at our Center

Dear Friend,As an organization that has for more than 30 years fought to advance equitable opportunities and protections for all, we are devastated today to see our country take such a monumental leap backward. Today’s decision to overturn 50 years of protections provided by Roe v. Wade is a shamef…

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June 10, 2022 at 3:46 PM

It’s Official! All Immigrants in MA can Apply for a Driver License Starting July 2023

We want to join our friends and colleagues in celebrating the momentous victory for the residents of Massachusetts - the passage of the Work and Family Mobility Act. The passage of this bill will remove one of the Commonwealth's onerous barriers for immigrants in our state: access to a driver's lic…

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June 2, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Donate today and help welcome immigrant families!

  Our work as Boston’s Welcome Center has never been more important, and we need your support now. The Rian Immigrant Center strives for a world where all are welcomed and valued and have equitable access to opportunities and protections. Each year, our educators, social workers and immigration att…

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May 26, 2022 at 1:16 PM

Join TODAY for Rian Center Lunch and Learn | Radical Hospitality: What does "All are Welcome" look like in 2022?

Registrations are free, but please consider donating to our Spring campaign and help us reach our goal of $75,000. Register for the Lunch & LearnDonate HereRian Immigrant Center, One State Street, Boston, MA 02109, United StatesYou may unsubscribe or change your contact details at any time.Powe…

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May 24, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Join us Thursday for an informative Lunch & Learn on Radical Hospitality: What does "All are Welcome" look like?

Please RSVP below. Registrations are free, but please consider donating to our Spring campaign and help us reach our goal of $75,000. RSVPDonateRian Immigrant Center, One State Street, Boston, MA 02109, United StatesYou may unsubscribe or change your contact details at any time.Powered by:

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May 10, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Donate today and help welcome immigrant families!

  Our work as Boston’s Welcome Center has never been more important, and we need your support now.DonateWith your support, Rian will assist and advocate for immigrant and refugee families by:Providing crucial immigration legal services to reunite family members who need support in overcoming instit…

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May 9, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Rian Center Lunch and Learn | Radical Hospitality: What does "All Are Welcome" mean?

View online Join us on May 26 at noon for a Lunch and Learn Conversation "Radical Hospitality: What Does "All are Welcome" mean?"Facilitated by Cristina Aguilera, Senior Program Consultant at Rian Immigrant Center.More information to follow, RSVP below!RSVP HereRian Immigrant Center, One State Stre…

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May 4, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Today is THE day to take action to pass the Driver's License Bill!

View online Can we count on you to Call and Email your Senator TODAYand ask them to “vote YES for the Work and Family Mobility Act”?We have all worked so hard for years and years to get to this day when immigrants in our state are so close to a just and fair access to driving with a license. This T…

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April 26, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Give to Rian and help us reunite families!

As Boston’s Welcome Center for immigrant and refugee families, day in and day out, our immigration attorneys, social workers, and educators are providing critical support services to newcomers from around the globe.Immigrant families arrive to find a pathway to a new beginning, and those who are al…

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March 16, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Join Rian Tomorrow for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration - and More!

View online THE WORD FROM IRELAND - March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, 11:45amTo celebrate St Patrick's day tomorrow, the Irish poet and playwright Damian Gorman gives a live reading from his acclaimed selected poems and memoir "As If I Cared" accompanied by live music, hosted by Ronnie Millar and Laura …

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March 15, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Rian Immigrant Center's Year in Review - A Year to Remember - and Other News!

We are delighted to share our 2021 Year in Review with you. Full of impactful stories, program successes, and numbers, we hope you enjoy reading it!2021 Year in Review Thank you for your continued support of our Center.Our legal services team has launched their first-ever online intake form! Our Le…

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