Trahan announces $300,000 for Greater Lawrence Community Action Council

By: Mike LaBella 

LAWRENCE — Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, was joined by Lawrence leaders on March 13 to announce $300,000 in federal funding for the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council. The funding provided by USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program will expand GLCAC’s citizenship preparation services. This grant is the first of its kind to be awarded to an organization in the Third District, Trahan said.

“As the granddaughter of immigrants, I’m committed to ensuring that immigrant families here in Lawrence and across our district have the support they need,” she said. “The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council has been doing remarkable work to support immigrants who want nothing more than to build a better life for their families.”

Trahan was joined by GLCAC Executive Director Evelyn Friedman, Mayor Brian De Peña, State Rep. Estela Reyes, and City Councilors Marc Laplante and Stephany Infante.

GLCAC provides a multitude of services to over 25,000 clients including education support, economic and social services, child care, health, housing, youth development, immigration, and tax assistance. This grant will specifically support the organization’s citizenship preparation services available to lawful permanent residents and those with a pathway to lawful permanent residency.