English for New Bostonians

07/30/2026

To restaurants and other hospitality employers in Massachusetts, please join us on September 16 for this webinar to learn how the Workforce Training Fund Program can help you to train your employees.

English for New Bostonians, in partnership with Commonwealth Corporation and Mass Restaurants United will share information about grant funding that may help cover the cost of workplace English classes and other eligible employee training.

Hear from Robert Duncan, who oversees the Workforce Training Fund Program at Commonwealth Corporation, and Franklin Peralta, Director of Business Engagement at English for New Bostonians, as they discuss available funding, employer requirements, the application process, eligible training programs, and resources available to support employers.

📅 September 16, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__Dpxr4kYTkirCIq3uzUmcw #/registration

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at ENB!

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, we celebrate the enduring ideals of freedom, opportunity, and belonging. This milestone is also a reminder of the ongoing work to ensure those ideals are accessible to everyone, including the immigrants who strengthen our communities every day.

Wishing you, your family, and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day!

06/30/2026

We are grateful that funding for MOIA and ESOL for Parents was restored in the city budget through the city Council amendments. This investment will help immigrant families strengthen their English skills and support their children's success. Thank you to Mayor Wu and the City Council for recognizing the importance of these programs.

06/30/2026

Thank you again to our sponsors, partners, and attendees for coming together as a community to celebrate at our inspiring 7th Annual Language of Food event! We are grateful for the smiles, laughs, and moments we shared, and the joy we created together!

06/25/2026

English for New Bostonians (ENB) stands in strong denunciation of today’s Supreme Court ruling that clears the way to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian nationals.

The decision threatens 45,000 Massachusetts residents, our critical healthcare infrastructure, local economy, and thousands of families who have built their lives here. Most importantly, we want TPS holders to know: We are here for you.

Read our full statement:

Decision threatens 45,000 Massachusetts residents, critical healthcare infrastructure, and thousands of local families. Boston, MA – June 25, 2026 – English for New Bostonians (ENB) stands in strong denunciation of today’s 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which clears the way for the...

06/19/2026

Honoring the unyielding strength of my ancestors and immigrants today

Dear English for New Bostonians Community,

This Juneteenth, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound meaning of this day—not just as a milestone in American history, but as a living testament to the enduring human spirit.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to ensure all enslaved people were finally freed—a staggering two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day that encapsulates both the painful delays of justice and the ultimate triumph of liberation.

As an African American woman leading English for New Bostonians’ advancement efforts, Juneteenth holds a deeply personal significance for me. It is a day to honor the resilience, faith, and unyielding strength of my ancestors who fought for a freedom they were long denied. But it is also a day that beautifully mirrors the very heart of what we do here at English for New Bostonians.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not a static moment in time; it is an ongoing journey that requires access, equity, and community.

Today, that journey feels more urgent than ever. We are living in a moment of heightened xenophobia, where closing borders, treating our neighbors as second-class citizens, and forcing people to live in fear have become all too common. Yet, I see the unyielding spark of determination in our students. Immigrants, new and established, are navigating these hostile systems, learning a new language, and striving for dignity and mobility. Our classrooms are spaces where people from all over the world reclaim their voices and unlock their own paths to opportunity.

This Juneteenth, I invite you to join me, both in celebrating how far we have come and in recommitting to the work that still lies ahead.

Here is how you can take action today:

Support ENB: Invest in English language education to actively dismantle barriers and help our immigrant neighbors write their own chapters of independence.

Show Up locally: Attend a Juneteenth event in one of Boston's vibrant neighborhoods.

Buy Black-Owned: Intentionally support Black-owned businesses in your community.

Engage in Dialogue: Talk with your family about the ongoing struggle for all civil rights.

Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Together, we are building a Boston where fear is replaced by belonging, every voice is heard, and every individual can thrive.

Warmly,

Janelle Coleman

Senior Director of Advancement

English for New Bostonians

06/15/2026

Check out the coverage by CTN: "At Language of Food, English for New Bostonians Celebrates Immigrant Workers."

Thank you, Emmanuel Paul, for highlighting how language, opportunity, and community come together through ENB's work.
Language of Food was a wonderful evening celebrating the contributions of immigrant workers, entrepreneurs, and community members who help make Greater Boston thrive. We're grateful to everyone who joined us and supported ENB's mission to expand access to English language learning and economic opportunity.

Read the article and learn more about the impact of this special event:

BOSTON — Amid intense pressure on immigrant communities, English for New Bostonians held its seventh annual “Language of Food” event honoring immigrant workers, chefs, and business owne…

06/15/2026

Thank you CTN for the coverage! Hear our ED talk about Language of Food and immigrants' contribution to Boston and beyond.

06/15/2026

Thank you CTN for this coverage! 🙌🙌🙌