NEW AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
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Mission Statement
The mission of the New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) is to assist newly arriving refugees and immigrants with integration into American society, to promote economic stability , to build bridges with the larger community, and to foster the maintenance of refugees’ and immigrants' cultural identities. In support of this mission, NAAM pursues the following goals: 1. To educate newcomers about American society and culture; 2. To promote civic participation and engagement with the larger community; 3. To provide much-needed social services, advocacy, and economic development assistance, and to facilitate access to mainstream social services; 4. To provide avenues for learning, cultural expression and cultural outreach.
About This Cause
NAAM conducts an ESL school which will develop a site-specific curriculum and provide skilled instructors to coordinate and implement English-to-Work program. At the present time, NAAM is working closely with other agencies as part of the New American Center (NAC) to provide social support services and economic development opportunities. Current services include: on-line ESL classes, tutoring, comprehensive employment and post employment services, job trainings, case management, information and referral, technology support translating and interpreting services, health education, citizenship assistance, ESL/Civics classes, in-person tutoring, early education, after school and summer youth programs, mentoring programs, cultural programming, housing mediation, crisis counseling, and wellness educational programs. NAAM is recognized by Department of Justice to provide immigration services to the community members. NAAM headquarter is conveniently located in downtown Lynn, with the office branch in Lowell.