The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) raised more than $230,000 at its 2026 Awards Gala, an elegant fundraising celebration that honored Portuguese-American State Senator Michael Rodrigues, Brazilian-American Talita Teixeira,
It is with deep sorrow and immense gratitude that we share the passing of Luis Pedroso, a cherished community leader and a steadfast champion of MAPS. Luis passed away on
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) this April by launching short community video interviews to address myths about sexual violence, consent, and
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is strengthening services across all areas of its work with a first-time $25,000 general operating grant from The Boston Foundation, awarded through the Latino
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is strengthening its housing assistance services in Greater Boston thanks to a $50,000 annual grant for up to three years from Liberty Mutual
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is expanding its essential Immigrant Integration services in Framingham and surrounding areas in fiscal year 2026, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the
It is with heavy and grieving hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our colleague, mentor, Board member, and dear friend, Mary Ann Lomba, on December 28, 2025.
It is with profound sorrow, shock, and heartbreak that we share our grief over the unimaginable tragedies that have shaken our community this week. We mourn the devastating loss of
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) will honor Portuguese-American State Senator Michael Rodrigues with the MAPS 2026 Person of the Year Award at the organization’s April 25, 2026, fundraising
The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) recently promoted Maria Matos to Program Manager of its Immigrant Integration Services (IIS).
