Matahari Women Workers Center

Reflecting on a powerful July moment as we marked the 10th anniversary of the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. 🌟 Marie Menard, with the proclamation from Governor Healy, stands as a testament to our collective efforts and advocacy. Surrounded by our dedicated Matahari team and members, this event was a celebration of our progress and a reminder of the work still ahead. It’s moments like these that reinforce our commitment to justice and recognition for domestic workers. #DomesticWorkersRights #Leadership #MatahariFamily #Advocacy

Join us as we engage with our Roxbury neighbors to shape the future of the Neighborhood Birth Center, our upcoming community hub! This event is a unique opportunity to gather support, connect with local voices, and celebrate the start of fall together. Your involvement is crucial in advancing our mission and fostering community solidarity. We invite our partners and community members to participate in this meaningful event and contribute to our shared vision. #CommunityEngagement #Partnership #NeighborhoodBirthCenter #BuildingTogether

In July, we were excited to host the Femme Workers Rising Up event, which highlighted the power of organizing and building community as essential acts of self-care. This event featured inspiring leaders who shared their valuable insights on fostering resilience and collective liberation. Our amazing panelists included: 🎤 Ebere Opareke – Birthworker and Facilitator/Collaborator with the Neighborhood Birth Center. 🎤 Luz Zambrano– Co-Founder & Executive Director, Center for Cooperative Development & Solidarity. 🎤 Emma Maldonado – Co-president, Boston Cleaning Collective. 🎤 Kyisha Davenport – General Manager & Co-Beverage Director, Comfort Kitchen, BarNoirBoston. 🎤 Leena Mathew – Co-Director, Matahari Women Workers Center. 🎤 Vanessa Ly – Founder & Executive Director, Sisters Unchained. As we continue to develop and expand our programming, we invite our partners and grantees to engage with us in these impactful initiatives. If you’re interested in collaborating, volunteering, or learning more about future events like Femme Workers Rising Up, please reach out or subscribe to our email list to stay informed. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event. We look forward to expanding our community connections and exploring opportunities to work together in driving meaningful change. #WomenEmpowerment #OrganizingForJustice #PartnershipOpportunities #CommunityBuilding #MatahariJustice

A few months ago, we launched Reel Activism with our Healing Justice Committee, and it’s been a powerful experience! Our first event featured Shirley, showcasing Shirley Chisholm’s pioneering 1972 presidential campaign. We engaged in insightful discussions about her impact, the barriers faced by women of color in leadership, and how her legacy inspires us to advocate for greater representation. If you know restaurant workers, domestic workers, or anyone passionate about social change who would benefit from engaging in these meaningful conversations, please share this information with them. We’re eager to build a diverse and supportive community. #ReelActivism #HealingJustice #Leadership #SocialChange #CommunityEngagement

Did You Know Matahari Has Been Championing the Rights of Domestic Workers for Over 20 Years? Since our founding in 2002 by Carol Gomez and other visionary women of color, Matahari Women Workers’ Center has been a beacon for justice, supporting immigrant women facing human trafficking, family violence, and labor exploitation. Over the years, we've tackled more than 400 cases, offering critical support and building a powerful network for lasting change. As we continue to shift towards grassroots organizing and advocacy, we invite you to be a part of our journey: 💪 Become a Member: Join our vibrant community and contribute to our mission of empowerment and justice. 🌞 Become a Monthly Sustainer: Your ongoing support as a Ray of Sunshine ensures we can continue providing essential services and fighting for domestic workers' rights. Y our involvement is crucial to our success. Together, we can build a future where every worker is respected and valued. Thank you for standing with us in the fight for dignity and respect! #MatahariJustice #DomesticWorkersRights #WomenEmpowerment #GrassrootsOrganizing

🌞 Happy Friday from Maria Theresa, out in the community, connecting with domestic and restaurant workers! How’s your Friday going? Let’s make it even better by standing together for workers' rights. Interested in joining our next event? Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed, and become a Ray of Sunshine for exclusive invites to events that drive change! Your support is essential to continuing this vital work. Drop a comment below, and we’ll reach out with next steps! ✨ #WorkersRights #CommunityPower #HappyFriday

Join us on TONIGHT for an important discussion hosted by the Massachusetts Coalition of Domestic Workers and the National Domestic Workers Alliance Workers Alliance, featuring a special guest from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office . We’ll be diving into Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement—a temporary, four-year protection from deportation and work authorization for immigrant workers who have faced or witnessed labor violations. These protections were hard-won by immigrant workers, and it's crucial that domestic workers are included. Interested? Here’s the link to join us: https://lnkd.in/eyM_gF-A Please share with your community!

🌟 Become a Matahari "Ray of Sunshine" and Support Our Vital Work in Language Justice! 🌟 Building and maintaining a community where language justice thrives is both challenging and essential. Our movements are most powerful when migrant women and femmes of color connect, support one another, and strategize together. Your monthly donation, no matter the amount, makes you an integral part of this community. While we carefully select foundation grants to keep our member-leaders at the forefront, your support helps us continue our mission to win dignity and respect for all workers. Please consider becoming a Ray of Sunshine and contributing in increments of $5 or $20 to keep our work shining bright! 💫 🌐 Donate here to support our work: https://lnkd.in/gBkjdY4i #RaysOfSunshine #SupportLanguageJustice #MonthlySustainers #Matahari

A Wonderful Day of Community Connection at the Resource Fair! This past weekend, Matahari had the pleasure of joining nearly 300+ community members and fellow organizations at the Community Resource Fair, hosted by Mutual Aid East Boston. It was a day filled with music, food, and engaging activities that brought our vibrant community together. We were especially thrilled to connect with local caregivers and nannies, deepening our commitment to supporting working women of color, domestic workers (nannies, house cleaners, and care workers), and restaurant workers across Massachusetts. These connections are at the heart of our work to advocate for dignity and respect for all working women and femmes, both in the workplace and beyond. A big thank you to everyone who made this event a success. We look forward to continuing our collective efforts to uplift and empower our community. #Community #MutualAid #WomenEmpowerment #DomesticWorkers #MatahariJustice

At our Femme Workers Rising Up event this past July, Valentina, Erika, Kristina, and Sangya worked tirelessly interpreting between English, Spanish, and Nepali. 🌟A huge shout-out to them and all interpreters out there! 🌟 Language justice is the right to communicate in the language of our tongues, hearts, minds, and dreams. It’s a cornerstone of our organizing model because we believe ending violence and exploitation requires engagement across all cultures and languages. Let’s continue building a movement where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. 💪✨ #LanguageJustice #FemmeWorkersRising #TogetherWeRise