Brazilian Worker Center
About Brazilian Worker Center
Since its founding in 1995, the Brazilian Worker Center has stood as a trusted advocate for immigrant families in Allston and throughout Massachusetts, with a mission rooted in community leadership and mutual care. The organization was built by and for immigrants, with staff and board members drawn directly from the communities they serve, conducting nearly all operations in Portuguese to maintain cultural accessibility and authenticity. A transformative leadership transition in 2010 established the center as a women-led organization, broadening its focus to champion the rights of domestic workers and other vulnerable populations within the immigrant workforce. Today, the Brazilian Worker Center has served over 150,000 immigrant workers and their families, providing not just services but pathways to empowerment and justice. The center operates the Family Welcome Center in Allston, serving as a comprehensive hub for legal assistance, health support, and community connection. What distinguishes the Brazilian Worker Center is its deep commitment to coalition building and participatory research that centers immigrant voices in shaping policy solutions. The organization's work extends beyond immediate service provision to systemic advocacy, including successful campaigns for immigration reform and workers' protections. By combining direct services with community organizing and policy work, the Brazilian Worker Center embodies a philosophy that when communities care for one another, everyone becomes stronger.