Trump Administration Proposes Change to the Public Charge Rule

The Trump Administration has proposed a change to the “public charge” rule that has the potential to impact close to 20,000 Boston residents, including many of ABCD’s clients. According to federal immigration law, a “public charge” is a person who is likely to become dependent on the government. The proposed rule would expand the definition … Continue reading Trump Administration Proposes Change to the Public Charge Rule

In It Together: ABCD Honors its Local Heroes at Annual Dinner  

ABCD ended the month of October on a celebratory note at its annual Community Heroes Celebration. The 2018 dinner and celebration, themed “In It Together,” drew a crowd of over 1,000 supporters of ABCD and featured special guests like Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr., Senator Ed Markey, and former Boston Globe sportswriter Bob Ryan. Senator … Continue reading In It Together: ABCD Honors its Local Heroes at Annual Dinner  

A New Start in the U.S.: Razvan’s Journey

Immigrating to the United States and re-establishing stability and self-sufficiency can be difficult for anyone, even those with a high level of education and professional experience in their home country. Sometimes all that’s needed for a newcomer to the U.S. to get off to a good start is a connection to the right program. Razvan, … Continue reading A New Start in the U.S.: Razvan’s Journey

ABCD University High School Graduates Forge New Path in Africa

This article was written by Savvas Papadopoulos, lead teacher, ABCD University High School and Ghana trip chaperone On July 10, two alumni of ABCD University High School joined six other Boston Public Schools students and their chaperones on a learning tour of the West African nation of Ghana. For twelve days, ABCD UHS graduates David … Continue reading ABCD University High School Graduates Forge New Path in Africa