Through comprehensive surveys and studies, we gather critical data to better serve, represent, and advocate for the Portuguese-speaking communities across the Commonwealth.
MAPS Framingham Community Needs Assessment (in partnership with Nonprofit Solutions Associates) – 2017
The purpose of this survey was to better understand the unmet community health, social service, and other related needs of the Portuguese-speaking communities, and the key barriers to accessing those services.
Senior Housing Needs Report on Portuguese or Cabo Verdean Creole‐speaking Senior Citizens and Family Members (in partnership with LDS Consulting Group, LLC) – 2015
The goal of this study was to explore the needs for a senior housing facility with the linguistic and cultural capacity to serve Portuguese speakers. If built, this facility would be the first Portuguese-language focused senior housing option in New England.
Portuguese Elders’ Needs Assessment (in partnership with Portuguese Area Studies, Middlesex Community College) – 2001
This report is a Needs Assessment of Portuguese elders living in the Lowell area.