English for New Bostonians

06/05/2026

🎉 Online Silent Auction Extended! 🎉

We've added new auction items and extended the closing date, giving you even more time to bid on incredible experiences and getaways while supporting a great cause.

Whether you're searching for a gift for a recent graduate, a Father's Day surprise, or a summer escape with friends and family, you'll find something to love in our auction.

Every bid helps support immigrant voices and English language learning in our communities.

📅 New Closing Date: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Featured Auction Items:

🏖️ 1-Week Cape Cod Retreat at TinkerTown #6 Cottage (2-bedroom, 2-bath) just a short stroll from the beaches of Nantucket Sound

🌊 5-Night Provincetown Getaway in a beachfront 2-bedroom condo

⚾ Four Red Sox Tickets in the Aura Club Section for the July 18, 2026 game

✨ Overnight Stay at Encore Boston Harbor + Dinner for Two at Rare Steakhouse

🔬🎨 Boston Science, Art & Staycation Escape featuring a one-night stay at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, four Museum of Science passes, and four Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum passes

⚾ Two Red Sox Tickets in Field Box 47 (Row F) for the September 1, 2026 game

🍽️ Five Tickets to the Cambridge Refugee Food Festival

🔗 Bid now: bit.ly/enb_lof26_auction

Bid generously. Win amazing experiences. Make an impact.

06/02/2026

This past Saturday ENB hosted the 2026 Volunteer Appreciation event in partnership with Central Rock - Watertown!

We gathered volunteers that joined hands with ENB in a variety of roles and occasions, as ongoing tutors through the Allies for Immigrants program - a partnership with Boston Cares.

We are grateful for the chance to promote social connection and celebrate our volunteers through climbing and also for the dedication of our volunteers with new bostonians that are thriving in the community with their support! Language is social and volunteers are crucial to ENB's work!

To our community of volunteers: thank you for sharing your time and energy with our students across Boston! If you were not able to make it to this event, we hope to see you at our next one.

If you want to know more about ways you can volunteer, check out ENB's website — we can't wait to join hands with you!

06/02/2026

🎉We’re just 3 days away from English for New Bostonians' 7th Annual Language of Food!

✨English for New Bostonians' 7th Annual Language of Food✨
📆Thursday, June 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍Exchange Conference Center, Boston Fish Pier
🎫Get your tickets now: bit.ly/enb_lof26

This year’s theme, “One Table, Endless Connections”, brings together leaders, allies, and neighbors to uplift and celebrate immigrant stories through food, music, and conversation. As part of the conversation, we are particularly excited to welcome special guests:

🔸Biplaw Rai, Co-Founder of Comfort Kitchen restaurant
🔸Tran Ngoc Lee, Founder of Việt Citron restaurant
🔸Jonny Zackman, Director of Strategy and Operations at PAGU restaurant

for an engaging experience-based panel discussion! Each coming from their own unique background and journey, these star restaurant industry leaders will share their perspectives on the intersection of food, culture, and the immigrant workforce.

✨Highlights of the Evening✨

🎤An Uplifting program hosted by Amaka Ubaka of Channel 7
🍴Delicious stationed hors d'oeuvres by East Meets West Catering + cash bar
📣Stories from ENB Volunteers, Business Partners, and ESOL Class Graduates
🤝Great networking opportunities
🏆Friendly competition through Trivia with exciting prizes and a silent auction packed with getaways, dining experiences, and visits to Boston's local gems
💃Music from DJ Mystique and Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue dancing led by Tina Cavicchio of Next Level Fusion dance — a joyful way to connect, celebrate, and close out the evening together.

Now more than ever, immigrant communities need our support. Come be part of a night that inspires and connects us all. With such an exciting lineup, this is one event you DON'T want to miss. CLICK TO GET YOUR TICKETS >>> bit.ly/enb_lof26

06/01/2026

🎉 Our Silent Auction is NOW OPEN! 🎉

As part of ENB’s 7th Annual Language of Food, we’re thrilled to launch our silent auction filled with unforgettable experiences — and every bid supports immigrant voices and language learning in our communities!

Here’s what you can win:
🔹 An Overnight Stay at Encore Boston Harbor with dinner for two at Rare Steakhouse – the ultimate luxury escape. (Donated by Encore Boston Harbor)
🔹 A Relaxing 1-week Cape Cod Retreat at TinkerTown #6 Cottage, a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath retreat just a short stroll from the beaches of Nantucket Sound (Donated by Anonymous)
🔹 A Boston Science, Art & Staycation Escape, which includes 1 night stay at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, 4 passes to the Museum of Science, & 4 passes to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
🔹 Five Tickets to the Cambridge Refugee Food Festival (Donated by PAGU)

✨ Bidding is OPEN NOW and will close on Friday, June 5 at 5:00 PM.
🖱 Register and place your bids here: bit.ly/enb_lof26_auction

A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors Encore Boston Harbor, Anonymous, Cambridge Savings Bank, M&T Bank, Museum of Science, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and PAGU for making these exciting auction items possible. More auction items will be available soon…

Let the bidding begin—and good luck! 🥳⚾🌊🃏

05/29/2026

Learn about all the benefits of offering English training to your employees in this collaboration between MicroTek-Cables, English for New Bostonians, Commonwealth Corporation & Valley Opportunity Council!!

Amplifying Every Voice: How MicroTek is Advancing Careers Through ESOL Training funded through WTFP

Learn how MicroTek is strengthening its workforce through ESOL training funded by the Workforce Training Fund Program, empowering employees with communication skills, confidence, and new pathways for career growth and leadership opportunities.

05/28/2026

✨Just 1 week left to grab your tickets! Don't miss this chance to learn about the intersection of the immigrant experience, workforce development, and economic mobility, within Boston's food industry, while encountering the inspiring stories of ENB community members who make the work we do possible and impactful!

✨English for New Bostonians' 7th Annual Language of Food✨
📆Thursday, June 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍Exchange Conference Center, Boston Fish Pier
🎫Get your tickets now: bit.ly/enb_lof26

This year’s theme, “One Table, Endless Connections”, brings together leaders, allies, and neighbors to uplift and celebrate immigrant stories through food, music, and conversation. As part of the conversation we are particularly excited to welcome special guests:

🔸Biplaw Rai, Co-Founder of Comfort Kitchen restaurant
🔸Tran Ngoc Lee, Founder of Viet Citron restaurant
🔸Jonny Zackman, Director of Strategy and Operations at PAGU restaurant

for an engaging experience-based panel discussion! Each coming from their own unique background and journey, these star restaurant industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and owners, will share their perspectives on the intersection of food, culture, and the immigrant workforce, along with their commitment to advocating for immigrant communities within the food industry.

✨What Else is in Store:✨

🎤An Uplifting program hosted by Amaka Ubaka of Channel 7
🍴🍹Delicious stationed hors d'oeuvres by East Meets West Catering + cash bar
📣Stories from ENB Volunteers, Business Partners, and ESOL Class Graduates
🤝Great networking opportunities
🏆Friendly competition through Trivia with exciting prizes and a silent auction packed with getaways, dining experiences, and visits to Boston's local gems
💃Music from DJ Mystique and Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue dancing led by Tina Cavicchio of Next Level Fusion dance — a joyful way to connect, celebrate, and close out the evening together.

Now more than ever, immigrant communities need our support. Come be part of a night that inspires and connects us all. With such an exciting lineup, this is one event you DON'T want to miss. Come be a part of creating connections and memories. CLICK TO GET YOUR TICKETS >>> bit.ly/enb_lof26

05/26/2026

Food connects us all. 🍽️🍻✨

Join English for New Bostonians at the 7th Annual Language of Food for an evening celebrating culture, community, and the power of connection through food. Together, we’ll support immigrant adults on their English-learning journey while uplifting the stories and traditions that strengthen Massachusetts.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30PM
📍 Location: Exchange Conference Center at 212 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

Featuring:
🎤 Amaka Ubaka, 7 NEWS WHDH-TV
🍴Restaurant leaders from Comfort Kitchen, Việt Citron, and PAGU
🎁 Silent auction, trivia, inspiring stories & more!

>>> Get your tickets today: bit.ly/enb_lof26

05/22/2026

ENB invites you to our 7th Annual Language of Food!!! ARE YOU READY??
Tickets on sale at: bit.ly/enb_lof26

05/21/2026

Congratulations MIRA: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Inc. on a successful Give Liberty a Hand! Because of your advocacy and leadership, thousands of immigrant families have renewed hope and stronger support systems. Thank you for all that you do to help immigrant neighbors and friends feel safe, welcomed, and protected. From the Protect Act to the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI), your work continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many across the Commonwealth.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s honorees: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, and Marcelo Gomes Da Silva.

05/21/2026

🎉🎉Just 2 weeks left to grab your tickets! Join us for an evening full of community, connection, celebration, and joy!

✨English for New Bostonians' 7th Annual Language of Food✨

📆Thursday, June 4 | 5:30–7:30 PM

📍Exchange Conference Center, Boston Fish Pier

🎫Get your tickets now: bit.ly/enb_lof26

This year’s theme, “One Table, Endless Connections”, brings together leaders, allies, and neighbors to uplift and celebrate immigrant stories through food, music, and conversation. As part of the conversation, we are particularly excited to welcome special guests:

🔸Biplaw Rai, Co-Founder of Comfort Kitchen restaurant

🔸Tran Ngoc Lee, Founder of Việt Citron restaurant

🔸Jonny Zackman, Director of Strategy and Operations at PAGU restaurant

for an engaging experience-based panel discussion! These restaurant industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and owners from diverse backgrounds are visibly invested in social advocacy for immigrant communities in Boston and will share their perspectives on the intersection of food, culture, and the immigrant workforce.

✨What else is in store:✨

🎤An Uplifting program hosted by Amaka Ubaka of Channel 7

🍴🍹Delicious stationed hors d'oeuvres by East Meets West Catering + cash bar

🤝Great networking opportunities

🏆Friendly competition through a Silent Auction and Trivia with exciting prizes

💃Music from DJ Mystique and Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue dancing led by Tina Cavicchio of Next Level Fusion dance — perfect for mingling & dancing

Now more than ever, immigrant communities need our support. Come be part of a night that inspires and connects us all.

DON'T MISS OUT ON AN EVENING THAT’S SURE TO BRING CONNECTION AND MEMORIES! CLICK TO GET YOUR TICKETS >>> bit.ly/enb_lof26