We are truly grateful to all the volunteers, friends and staff members who partnered with the Southeast Asian Coalition (SEACMA) to make the Central MA Refugee Welcoming Event such a success. We would not have been able to bring several hundred children and families from area hotels without the support of the Worcester Public Schools. The Event could not have happened without Seven Hills Foundation leadership team and staff. They helped setup what feels like tons of tables and chairs, and then superbly cleaned up every crumb of cookies that fell on the floor. The Worcester Rise for Health team provided health care resources and Center for Health Impact provided translation and interpretation support. Finally, the Welcoming Event would not have been successful without the delicious Haitian food and the great dancing provided by Jean Appolon Expressions. I am grateful to everyone, particularly the SEACMA Team. They have gone out of their way to make sure that the Event feels welcoming and that the children can have fun. Thank you everyone for your kindness!

What a great time presenting with Aivi Nguyen at Quinsigamond Community College. Aivi is a wonderful person, a role model, an accomplished attorney and much much more!