Check out MIMA on Facebook!
MIMA just
launched a Facebook page, so please like, follow, &
share! The new page will allow MIMA to share relevant information more quickly
with New American communities in Baltimore & beyond. MIMA’s monthly
newsletter will continue, but watch for additional stories and updates via our Facebook
page.
While you’re
checking out our new site, you may notice that MIMA has undergone a name
change. The name has been shortened to the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
The new name will allow for better communication with Baltimore’s limited
English proficient population. Don’t worry – the acronym is still MIMA (Mayor’s Office of IMmigrant Affairs).
We are so glad to
have you as part of our MIMA community, and we hope you will help us grow our
reach through Facebook!
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Mayor’s Scholars Program Kickoff Event
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This month, Mayor
Pugh joined Baltimore City high school graduates who will be a part of the inaugural
class attending Baltimore City Community College through the Mayor’s Scholars
Program. The program provides free tuition at Baltimore City Community College to
2018 graduates of Baltimore City public high school students regardless of
income, GPA and status. Approximately 60 immigrant students registered to the
program and are currently on the path towards higher education. For more
information regarding the program, please click here
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MIMA en Español
¿Necesitas Útiles Escolares para tus niños? Participa
en el Evento de Regreso a Clases de la Alcaldesa
Do you need school supplies for your kids? Join us for the Mayor’s
Back to School Event.
Snapshot of Our Community: #MyBmoreLatino
#MyBmoreLatino
made its debut at the 38th annual LatinoFest in Patterson Park,
highlighting the diverse and rich culture of Baltimore’s Hispanic community. Individuals from all backgrounds stopped at
the Visit
Baltimore “Descubre & Disfruta” (Discover & Enjoy) booth,
which highlighted museums, events and neighborhoods that make Baltimore one of
the “10 Coolest U.S. Cities to Visit in 2018,”as per Forbes Magazine. The #MyBmoreLatino campaign showcases the
sights to be enjoyed as a local or a visitor. #MyBmoreLatino is engaging the
growing Latino community that contributes tremendously to Baltimore’s economy
and tourism, while also communicating an intentional open-door message to
Latinos in the region.
#MyBmore
and #MyBmoreLatino together capture the narrative of OUR Baltimore, from Fort
McHenry, to Hampden, to Camden Yards, to LatinoFest. This is the joy, richness,
and history that is Baltimore. Come see the Baltimore you are
missing.
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Partner Spotlight: Esperanza
Center Youth ESOL Program
Looking for an opportunity to learn English over
the summer? Esperanza Center’s Youth ESOL Program will be offering its free
summer program July 9-August 9 (M-F 9:00am-1:00pm).
Eligible students must be entering grades 6-12
and plan to receive ESOL services in the fall. The program runs M-F, with three
days per week of ESOL instruction with certified teachers, one pool/rec day,
and one day for a cultural excursion. Breakfast and lunch are provided each
day. Highlights of the program include visits to the Walters Art Museum, Fort
McHenry, the National Aquarium, Outward Bound, and the U.S. Capitol. Students
under 18 must register with a parent or guardian. Registration will be at
Esperanza Center through July 6th from 9am-4pm.
Esperanza Center also conducts afterschool ESOL
program sat various locations throughout the school year (September – May). For
more information, follow
the Youth ESOL Program on Facebook! Or contact: Brianna M. Melgar at bmelgar@cc-md.org
or 667-600-2913.
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National Happenings: Mayor Pugh Condemns Separation of Families at the
Border
On June 19th, Mayor Pugh issued a statement
condemning the arbitrary practice of separating families fleeing violence at
the U.S. southern border. Since then, President Trump has issued an executive
order to stop family separation at the U.S. southern border. Nonetheless, thousands
of children remain separated from their families, many whom have been
transferred to Maryland. The following list provides alternatives to help
children and their families at a national and local level.
National
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RAICES
is the largest immigration nonprofit in Texas offering free and low cost legal
services to immigrant children and families.
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CARA is a consortium of the
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, the American Immigration Council,
the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, and
the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Together, they provide legal
services at family detention centers.
Local Organizations
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CAIR Coalition Detained Children’s Program provides legal services to children detained by
the Office of Refuge Resettlement at juvenile facilities and shelters in
Maryland and Virginia.
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The
Esperanza Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Baltimore,
provides a range of services to unaccompanied children and their families in
Maryland.
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Kids
in Need of Defense works to ensure that kids do not appear in
immigration court without representation, and lobbies for policies that
advocate for children’s legal interests.
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CASA
litigates on behalf of, advocates for, and supports immigrant families in
Maryland.
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Pro
Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) runs the Unaccompanied Children Pro Bono
Project, which provides legal assistance to immigrant children in Maryland.
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Volunteer
Opportunities (courtesy of PBRC)
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Volunteer
Opportunities with Esperanza
Center
Calendar of Events
Haitian Celebration Dance Party
with RAM
July 6, 8 – 11 PM
Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave
Spanish Language Tour: Mujeres
y diosas: Divinas y poderosas
July 7, 1-2 PM
The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.
La Kaliente Radio Festival
July 8, 12 – 8 PM
Patterson Park, corner of Eastern & Linwood Ave.
Damascus Meets Caracas: A
Syrian-Venezuelan family-style feast
July 11, 7 – 9:30 PM
Alma Cocina Latina, 2400 Boston St.
Baltimore Data Day 2018
July 13, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
University of Baltimore Thumel Business Center, 11 W. Mount Royal Ave.
Baltimore Washington One
Carnival
July 14-15, 12 PM
Clifton Park, 2701 Saint Lo Dr.
Artscape
July 20-22
140 West Mt. Royal Ave.
Entrenamiento para Compradores
de Casa
(Homebuyer Training – Spanish)
July 21, 9 AM to 4 PM
LEDC at Impact Hub, 10 E. North Ave.
Las Cafeteras with Conjunto
Bruja
July 23, 8 PM
Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave.
Film screening: En el Septimo
Día / On the Seventh Day
July 26, 7:30 PM
Creative Alliance in partnership with Soccer Without Borders, 3134 Eastern Ave.
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Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
100 N. Holliday Street, Room 250
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-8056
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