Boston is offering a program called "Immigrants Lead Boston," designed to teach immigrants, including those undocumented, how to engage in community organizing and advocacy. The program provides a financial incentive and aims to empower participants.
Participants in the program receive $575 as a scholarship upon completion of a training course from September 21 to December 5, 2026.
The program is administered by the Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office for Immigrant Advancement and encourages applicants regardless of immigration status.
Training focuses on skills such as coalition building, community mobilization, and political engagement, including interaction with government officials.
The program has been adjusted to increase participant involvement after initial limited engagement in public meetings.
In 2023, Boston collaborated with re:power to create a curriculum for graduates to train other community leaders in multiple languages.
MIRA, the new partner for 2026, advocates for legal representation for immigrants and the separation of local law enforcement from federal immigration checks.
Boston launched Community Action Project grants to support organizations working with participants, allowing up to $10,000 for qualifying projects.
There is a lack of transparency regarding how many undocumented immigrants are participating and how the payment structure is funded.
Boston's initiative combines financial incentives with political training for immigrants, aiming to build a network of community organizers. The program raises questions about its funding, participant outcomes, and overall impact on local immigration issues.
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