Center for New Americans, Inc.

10/13/2026

Helping others is good medicine when everything feels a bit hard.

This month, Magdalena Gomez is writing a poem a day for the Center for New Americans to support our immigrant community. She points out that we all rely on work from people we might never even meet, and this is our chance to show some gratitude.

Generosity heals the giver! Check out her page here: www.cnam.org/writers 🖊

10/09/2026

Long-time supporter Kyra is taking on 30 Poems in November to help fund free English classes at Center for New Americans! 🎓🏫

As Kyra shared, lifting up our immigrant community helps all of us. In a time when it’s easy to feel worn down, she’s choosing to write every day to bring people closer together.

Visit www.cnam.org/writers to see her page and support our students! 🖊

10/06/2026

Now in its 10th year, Becky Jones is back writing for 30 Poems in November! in support of Center for New Americans! Their page says:

"I don't always succeed in writing all 30 poems, but I am unwavering in my commitment to CNA. Their work for the immigrant community strengthens our entire community. Thank you for supporting them with a contribution through my page!"

You can support Becky and Center for New Americans at www.cnam.org/writers 🖊📜

10/05/2026

Writer C.D. Finley is taking on 30 Poems in November! to raise funds for Center for New Americans! 🖊 Their page says:

"All beginnings are challenging—imagine not knowing where to begin to get help? The Center for New Americans is a beacon of hope for immigrants, shining a light on a path of training, community, and support. We are all connected, so let's make a difference together!"

You can support Fin and Center for New Americans here: https://www.cnam.org/writers

09/30/2026

Joan Axelrod-Contrada and Martin Elster are writing 30 poems for 30 foods brought by immigrants. 📖✒🍝

What a delicious way to highlight immigrant contributions while raising friends and funds for Center for New Americans and 30 Poems in November!

Support them and/or create your own page: https://cnam.org/writers/

09/30/2026

Patricia Lee Lewis has raised over $50,000 in the 18 years she has been writing and raising for 30 Poems in November! ✍

Please support her and/or create your own page and write with us in support of free ESOL classes for immigrants in our community:

https://cnam.org/writers/

09/23/2026

In 7 years of writing and raising for 30 Poems in November!, Patricia Crosby has raised $15,000 for Center for New Americans. Her 30 Poems page this year says:

"Please continue to support this organization that meets immigrants where they are and helps them day-by-day to reach their goals: new language skills, an education, a job, the means to support their family, and the opportunity to give back to the country that welcomed them in a time of need."

You can support Patricia and/or create your own campaign: https://cnam.org/writers/

09/22/2026

In his campaign page for 30 Poems in November!, Robin Barber. writes, "In the darkness of our current political climate, Center for New Americans demonstrates how kindness can be shaped into effective action."

Why not heed his call to action and support his campaign or create your own: https://cnam.org/writers/

We serve immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers in Western Massachusetts offering free English classes, career prep assistance, support services and immigration legal services.

09/20/2026

For her 30 Poems in November! campaign page, Nerissa Nields writes "I believe it's the job of the artist to call out injustice and atrocity when she sees it, which, nowadays, is a full time job." You can support Nerissa, or join her in writing and raising to support Center for New Americans' free ESOL classes for immigrants: https://cnam.org

09/09/2026

Join us for 30 Poems in November! ✒️📖

We’re inviting writers to support Center for New Americans' free English classes for immigrants and refugees in our community.

Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, you are welcome!

Head to cnam.org to register and start your page today! 🫶