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Immigration Info Brochures
Wrote, mass-produced and distributed an immigration resources brochure.

Brochure in English

Brochure en Español

Events That We Have Co-Sponsored

  • Human Rights Day 2009

  • Mayor issues Human Rights Day proclamation

  • Immigrants to Northampton Share Experiences 10/10/07 at 7 pm
    Jackson Street School Library

    Six Northampton residents discuss their experiences as new immigrants at the “New Americans in Northampton” panel. Sponsored by the Northampton Human Rights Commission. One of the community events featured as part of 2007 On The Same Page city-wide reading project. Immigration is a main theme of The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, the book that is being read for the project.
  • The Daley & Halligan Bicentennial Commemoration
    Monday, June 5, 2006, 5:30 p.m.
    First Churches of Northampton
    Followed by Parade to Memorial Site, West Street.
    Other Co-Sponsors: Churches and Synagogues of Pioneer Valley, Daley & Halligan Bicentennial Committee.

    The Daley & Halligan Bicentennial Commemoration event series recalls the unjust hanging of two Irish men in Northampton on June 5, 1806. In commemoration of Daley and Halligan, let us affirm our commitment to creating and sustaining a community whose legacy will be justice, fairness and the protection of the rights of all citizens. (see full Human Rights Commission's statement of support)

  • Northampton Town Meeting on Secrecy and Torture
    Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 7 - 9 PM
    First Churches, Main St., Northampton
    Host: PVCAST (Pioneer Valley Coalition Against Secrecy and Torture)

    This program featured a presentation prepared by the ACLU that examines "myths" about secrecy and torture.
  • MLK Day - Rev. King's Vision and the Role of Community, Faith and Action
    Jan. 16, 2006
    First Churches, Main St., Northampton
    Host: American Friends Service Committee of W. Mass.