Oppressed people, whatever their level of formal education, have the ability to understand and interpret the world around them, to see the world for what it is, and move to transform it.   
Ella Baker, Civil Rights and Human Rights Activist

May 13th  and 14th, 2020
Virtual Lunch and Conversation​ with Immigrant Organizers and Leaders 
Mayo 13 y 14, 2020
Almuerzo y Conversación Virtual con Organizadores y Lideres Inmigrantes

Immigrant organizers and leaders were weaving connections from way back before COVID-19 strikes and we are continuing to do so during this pandemic.  We are creating strategies in community to prepare for what is next after this  economic, health and social crisis.
If you want to join our conversation and be in community please send us an e-mail to csioboston@gmail.com to send you the zoom link so you can connect.
The virtual lunches and conversations will be:
May 13th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm and May 14th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Los organizadores y lideres inmigrantes estaban tejiendo conexiones desde mucho antes que llegara el COVID-19 y continuamos haciendo esto durante esta pandemía. Estamos creando estrategías para que en comunidad nos preparemos para lo que vendrá después de esta crisis económica, de salud y social.
Si quiere unirse a nuestra conversación y estar en comunidad por favor envienos un e-mail a csioboston@gmail.com para enviarle el enlace de zoom.
Los almuerzos virtuales y las conversaciones serán: 
Mayo 13 de 12:00pm a 1:30pm y Mayo 14 de 12:30pm a 2:00pm

Language Justice and Educational Equity Project

Youth Ubuntu Project is a collaboration between CSIO and Acedone.  
​If you are a BPS parent or student and want to participate in this
​research project email us at  youthubuntuproject@gmail.com
Youth voices need to be heard especially now!!
You may be eligible for a gift card for participating

2020 Immigrant Movement Unity Dialogues

January 30th and March 5th 2020
Dialogues' Evaluation and planning

See photos and learn more from 2019 dialogues here 

GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

 See pics from 2019 trainings and information about GLI here .

CSIO and ACEDONE 
​Youth Ubuntu Project Summer 2019
Immigrant Youth leadership and Solidarity program

CSIO's staff pictured with summer college-aged  interns, who mentor and organize 35 immigrant teens
For more information and pics of our Summer program click here

 Resources for Immigrant communities most impacted by this crisis

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES​ FOR IMMIGRANT WORKERS

LEGAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

Link to Organizing and Movement Building Resources and Webinars

COVID 19 - GENERAL INFORMATION

CSIO Facilitated CPA's beginning of year 2020 retreat

cpaboston.org/CSIO facilitated the annual staff planning retreat of the Chinese Progressive Association - CPA Boston last Wednesday 1/8 and Thursday 1/9, 202. CSIO was privileged to support and share in the planning and learning processes of CPA staff and leaders.

CSIO's 2019 award recognitions 

Support and Commitment
​Agency ALPHA
Grassroots Leadership Development support Award 
Center Cooperative for Development and Solidarity- CCDS  
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