Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $500,000 in Environmental Justice Grants
Courtesy of Mass.gov BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $500,000 in grants from the inaugural Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant Program. This funding, provided by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Office of Environmental Justice and Equity (OEJE), will help empower local organizations to build organizational capacity, strengthen local advocacy, advance …
Building Momentum for Justice: Clean Slate Info Session in Worcester
On Wednesday May 7 2025, community members gathered in Worcester for a powerful Clean Slate Info Session hosted by Neighbor to Neighbor. The session was meant to answer questions about what the passage of the bill would mean for residents of the Commonwealth. It was also a space to share stories of resilience by people …
May Day in Springfield
With the sun shining brightly and the steady rhythm of marching feet, over 200 people poured into the streets of Springfield on May 1st chanting; a living, breathing testament to the power of the working class. May Day 2025 started at the Springfield Post Office, a telling symbol of everyday labor and marched to the …
Power Builders Summit unites Worcester for change
On Wednesday, March 5, 130 community members squeezed into the Carpenter’s Union building to shape a shared vision for the city’s future. A collaboration between Neighbor to Neighbor, the Carpenter’s Union and Worcester Interfaith, the gathering brought together residents, local leaders, and organizations for a night of powerful discussion. The event became a dynamic space …
LUCE: A Lifeline for Immigrant Protection & Support
In a time when economic uncertainty weighs heavily on families across the country, the need for community support systems has never been greater. The persistent threat of immigration enforcement has begun to destabilize our households and fracture our communities. That’s why we have joined a coalition of other organizations to establish a dedicated hotline to …
Chapter Spotlight: Democracy in action for housing in Lynn
Winning campaigns means putting democracy into practice along the way – and the Lynn Tenant Forum is a shining example of what that looks like.
May Day celebration in Worcester focused on housing
The Worcester area was ranked the third-worst rental market in the U.S. according to Forbes data released this spring, confirming what we already know: our people are in a housing crisis.
100+ residents speak to state legislators on housing
Early this spring, Lynn members of Neighbor to Neighbor spoke to our North Shore state legislators on our experience, proposals, and solutions to the housing crisis facing our state.
What’s happening with the housing bills at the State House
Right now, at the State House, there are a number of important housing bills that would take important steps towards a more just state. Here’s a brief summary of the bills that we’re endorsing.