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The Brazilian Worker Center in Allston. The BWC has provided housing to migrant families since June of last year with the support of other non-profits throughout Boston. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Brazilian Worker Center provides support for migrant families with the help of the community

Nathan Metcalf February 23, 2024
Since Allston’s Brazilian Worker Center began housing migrant families in June of last year, restaurants, hotels, nonprofits and private individuals throughout Greater Boston have helped the center provide assistance for migrant families in the community. 
Cots set up in the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury for migrants who have been sleeping on the floor of Logan International Airport. This recreation center is the fourth overflow center to open in Massachusetts within the last two months due to the state’s shelter system being at full capacity. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Emergency overflow shelter for migrants opens in Roxbury against backdrop of concern

Daily Free Press Staff February 1, 2024
Migrant families who have been sleeping at Logan International Airport began moving to a recreation center in Roxbury on Wednesday, sparking questions and concern from the Roxbury community.
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