In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have begun Canasta Solidaria (Solidarity Basket).
Throughout the summer, we gave culturally appropriate groceries to over 500 families in Framingham & Milford. During early fall, we've taken a break to find a new location and more funding. Canasta restarted in Milford on October 24th and will restart in Framingham on November 21st.
We estimate that this will cost about $10,000 every time we distribute. With your support, we can make that happen! Thank you to all who have already donated. There are two ways to donate:
¡Gracias! Thank you! Obrigado!
Throughout the summer, we gave culturally appropriate groceries to over 500 families in Framingham & Milford. During early fall, we've taken a break to find a new location and more funding. Canasta restarted in Milford on October 24th and will restart in Framingham on November 21st.
We estimate that this will cost about $10,000 every time we distribute. With your support, we can make that happen! Thank you to all who have already donated. There are two ways to donate:
- Donate on our PayPal page to the "Canasta Solidaridad" Fund
- Donate on our Fundrazr page
- Send a check to Metrowest Worker Center with "Canasta" in the memo line; PO Box 409, Framingham, MA 01704
¡Gracias! Thank you! Obrigado!
Thank you to the Cummings Foundation for their generous 2022 grant, allowing us to expand access to legal services for workers in the Metrowest area.
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