What We Do: Government Benefits
Joanna's Honest Mistake Led to Harsh Punishment
A native of Peru, Joanna came to the United States to marry her fiancé, an American citizen. Unfortunately, soon after the marriage, her husband became physically and emotionally abusive, forcing Joanna and her son to flee. After escaping the violence, she was diagnosed with a degenerative eye…
Learn more about our work assisting clients with the most basic need for public assistance:
- Welfare Unit
- Elder, Health and Disability Unit
- Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services (Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Woburn, and Winchester residents)