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New Americans Agenda Public Meetings

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The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) invites you to attend an upcoming New Americans Agenda Public Meeting at dates and locations noted below. The New Americans Agenda is a year-long planning initiative that aims to better integrate refugees and immigrants into the economic and civic life of the Commonwealth.

Schedule for Meetings

  • New Bedford – December 10, 2008, 5:30-7:30pm
  • Lowell – January 21, 2009, 5:30-7:30pm
  • Springfield – February 18, 2009, 5:30-7:30pm
  • Fitchburg – March 18, 2009, 5:30-7:30pm
Learn more about the Office for Refugees and Immigrants >>

Food Assistance

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Whether you are elderly, live alone or live with family members, food stamps can really help you feed your family healthy, nutritious food. You can learn more about food assistance in our Food Assistance section or you can use our online application.

Getting Health Insurance from MassHealth

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The MassHealth program provides comprehensive health insurance—or help in paying for private health insurance—to more than one million Massachusetts children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. It's easy to learn about MassHealth or apply for coverage.

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