Latest Happenings at Found in Translation
When we think of advocacy in the interpreting field, our minds often go to language access and advocating on behalf of limited English proficiency (LEP) communities. For example, advocacy comes into interpreting through working to pass policies that ensure that people have access to an interpreter when needed, or when an interpreter speaks up when…
Read MoreDear Friends, You’ve been following our journey from funding shortfall to perseverance and sprinkles of good news. We hope that with this letter, we can finish the saga of our shortfall, announcing our biggest fundraiser to date, with a goal of $100,000 – an ask we don’t take lightly. If this fundraiser is successful, we…
Read MoreDear friends, I know we’ve been unusually quiet lately. The past several weeks have been incredibly challenging and busy. We’ve kept our noses to the grindstone, working hard to stabilize financially. But it’s time to come up for air—and to give you some updates! First things first: we’re making good progress toward finding our financial…
Read MoreDear friends, It’s been two weeks since we announced a major funding shortfall and its aftermath. The mood at Found in Translation is a flurry of many commingling feelings. There is sorrow around pausing programming for the incoming class, a group of incredible women we couldn’t wait to welcome, and who rearranged their lives and…
Read MoreDear friends and supporters, We are writing to share difficult news. Found in Translation is experiencing a significant funding shortfall. We knew that funding can be unpredictable following a leadership transition. And we knew that securing funding for the ongoing operation of a program model that works, no matter how impactful, is a lot harder…
Read MoreOn January 20th, Found in Translation held the program celebration for our most recent class of medical interpreters – the Fall Class of 2023! The Fall Class of 2023 began in September, and ran through the winter. While most of their classes were held on zoom, students had many opportunities to gather together in person…
Read MoreDear friends, As I reflect on the last few months as the new Executive Director of Found in Translation, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride to be a part of this incredible organization that tirelessly serves our mission of supporting low-income women on their journey towards economic independence through the use of their…
Read MoreOn November 14th, nearly 500 language professionals navigated to the Found in Translation website to attend the annual Virtual Job Fair for Interpreters – a free event hosted by Found in Translation in collaboration with CCCS and UMass Chan Medical School. This year’s event was also sponsored by the Health Care Interpreter Network. For three…
Read MoreFrom the official press release by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation: BOSTON (Sept. 28, 2023) – The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced the Massachusetts Institute for Community Health Leadership (MICHL) 2023-2024 class, a group of 18 health professionals who will gather and collectively work to advance their individual…
Read MoreFound in Translation is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors! How to Apply To apply, please complete the application here: https://bit.ly/FITBoardApplication or email [email protected] Roles and Responsibilities Working in close collaboration with fellow board members and the Executive Director, board members help the organization achieve its goals through governance,…
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