2023-08-03T14:58:45-05:00 2022-12-31 431985162 SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC 80 FLANDERS ROAD - SUITE 302 WESTBOROUGH MA 01581 990 2022-01-01 043549382 BRAZILIAN WOMEN'S GROUP INC BRAZ 6172025775 697 CAMBRIDGE STREET 106 BRIGHTON MA 02135 REGINA BERTHOLDO PRESIDENT 6172025775 2023-08-03 1 REGINA BERTHOLDO 999009999 0 SANDRA M BROWN CPA P01614103 5088717178 2023-08-03 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z REGINA BERTHOLDO 697 CAMBRIDGE STREET 106 BRIGHTON MA 02135 436691 0 X WWW.VERDEAMARELO.ORG X 2002 MA TO PROMOTE POLITICAL AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY. 7 7 7 7 0 0 365679 430850 3193 5841 0 0 0 0 368872 436691 26006 31209 0 0 167772 146294 0 0 12360 93208 95489 286986 272992 81886 163699 432809 604555 10615 18662 422194 585893 X THE MISSION OF THE BRAZILIAN WOMEN'S GROUP, INC. IS TO PROMOTE POLITICAL AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BRAZILIAN COMMUNITY. 0 0 58505 5841 WORKERS' RIGHTS: EDUCATES BRAZILIAN IMMIGRANT WORKERS ON THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES, ORGANIZES A WORKERS' COUNCIL, AND OFFERED OSHA WORK ACCIDENT PREVENTION TRAININGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRAZILIAN WORKERS' CENTER. WORKERS ARE REFERRED TO BWG BY OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, BUT MOSTLY BY WORD OF MOUTH FROM WORKERS WHO WERE ONCE HELPED BY THIS PROJECT. ORGANIZER MET IN PERSON OR BY PHONE WITH WORKERS COMPLAINING ABOUT VIOLATION TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS BASIS TO PURSUING LEGAL ACTION. WHEN NEEDED, CASES WERE REFERRED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES, JUSTICE AT WORK, OR TO ATTORNEY STACEI SOBOSIK. THE BWG ALSO WORKS WITH THE MASS. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE ON STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS, AND RUNS EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS FOR EMPLOYERS ON THE ISSUE, AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS. AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE, THE BRAZILIAN WOMEN'S GROUP BENEFITS FROM A SERIES OF VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AND PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON ACTIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS, IMMIGRATION REFORM AND OTHER LEGAL BENEFITS FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS. A COALITION OF WORKERS' CENTERS, CREATED IN 2020 TO SUPPORT CENTERS AND THEIR MEMBERS DURING THE PANDEMIC, AND CONTINUES TO MEET MONTHLY.IN 2022 THE WORKERS' RIGHTS PROJECT HAD 60 CASES, AND RECOUPED ALMOST $300,000 IN WAGE THEFT AND OVERTIME FOR WORKERS. 32307 VIDA VERDE CO-OP:THE CO-OP PROVIDES EDUCATION ON MAKING AND USING GREEN HOUSECLEANING PRODUCTS, ENCOURAGES HEALTHY WORK PRACTICES, AND PROMOTES A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG ITS MEMBERS. WE CONTINUE TO PRODUCE A PODCAST OF STORIES OF DOMESTIC WORKERS. ONE CO-OP MEMBER HAS JOINED THE MOTHERS GROUP FORMED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS COALITION OF DOMESTIC WORKERS, PRESENTING TRAININGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO DOMESTIC WORKERS WORK.SINCE 2006, BWG HAS SPONSORED THE CO-OP, PROVIDING THE MEMBERS HELP WITH CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS, IN ADDITION TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND EDUCATION ABOUT USE OF SAFE CLEANING PRODUCTS. AT THE END OF 2022, BWG AND CO-OP MEMBERS HAVE BEEN IN DISCUSSION ABOUT TRANSITIONING TO A BECOMING A TRAINING CENTER, TO SERVE A LARGER NUMBER OF IMMIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS. 72467 31209 COVID RELIEF AND PREVENTION:1) DISTRIBUTION OF AID:COVID SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION, SUCH AS SURGICAL AND N94/95 MASKS, HAND SANITIZER, HOME TESTS, SOAP, AND DISINFECTING SPRAYS.DIAPER DISTRIBUTION.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: PROVIDED SMALL CHECKS TO 51 HOUSEHOLDS (AVERAGE $189), TO HELP WITH EXPENSES DURING A PERIOD OF INFLATION, WHILE RECOVERING FROM LOST INCOME. DISTRIBUTED FARMERS MARKET COUPONS TO 197 HOUSEHOLDS (AVERAGE $17).DISTRIBUTED GIFT CARDS TOTALING $15,975 TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED VACCINATION CLINICS.RECEIPT OF AID WAS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND ON FAMILY AND/OR INDIVIDUAL NEED. PEOPLE WERE REFERRED TO THE BWG BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS STAFF, HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, COMMUNITY AND BOARD MEMBERS. WE DID NOT TURN ANYONE DOWN.2) VACCINATION CLINICS: HELD 32 CLINICS AND VACCINATED 1,214 PEOPLE. CLINICS ALSO PROVIDED INFORMATION, MASKS, CHILDREN'S BOOKS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND SNACKS. 66677 ANNUAL BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL:THE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES AND PROMOTES AWARENESS OF BRAZILIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. IT PROVIDES A VENUE FOR DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND OTHER RESOURCES. IT INCLUDES A DAY-LONG FESTIVAL AND FILM SCREENING WITH 5000-7000 PEOPLE ATTENDING ANNUALLY. THE 27THFESTIVAL WAS HELD IN PERSON. IT INCLUDED THE RAISING OF THE FLAG IN BOSTON AND EVERETT AND ONE MUSICAL CONCERT AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AT FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, IN ADDITION TO THE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL AT HERTER PARK IN BOSTON. THE FESTIVAL IS ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS ALLIANCE OF PORTUGUESE SPEAKERS AND THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF BRAZIL IN BOSTON.IMMIGRANT RIGHTS/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT:PROVIDE SERVICES AND REFERRALS FOR IMMIGRANTS. ORGANIZE, PUBLICIZE, AND PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY FREE VIRTUAL SESSIONS PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION AND FAMILY AFFAIRS. HELPED STUDENTS TO RENEW DACA - DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS PROGRAM. ALSO HELPED STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR BRAZILIAN PASSPORTS AND POWER OF ATTORNEY. ORGANIZED GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, INCLUDING MASSACHUSETTS DRIVER'S LICENSES, THE DREAM ACT, IN-STATE TUITION FOR IMMIGRANT RESIDENTS OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE SAFE COMMUNITIES ACT, LANGUAGE JUSTICE LEGISLATION, AND THE KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER - STOP DEPORTATIONS CAMPAIGN. PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN ELECTIONS THROUGH: CITIZENSHIP CLASSES; VOTER REGISTRATION; AND ONGOING OUTREACH PROGRAM OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS, ARTICLES, INTERVIEWS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE PORTUGUESE-LANGUAGE MEDIA.SUPPORT OF CHAGAS CLINIC PATIENTS: A DIRECTED DONATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO PURCHASE GIFT CARDS TO AID THE FAMILIES OF PATIENTS AT A LOCAL CHAGAS DISEASE CLINIC.OTHER PROGRAMMING:1) FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTSSTARTED IN 2020 TO INFORM AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY ABOUT COVID-19. IN 2022 WE PRESENTED 156 LIVES VIEWED BY 35,253. THESE LIVES DISCUSSED TOPICS SUCH AS HEALTH, WOMEN'S HEALTH, IMMIGRATION-RELATED LEGAL ISSUES, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, MENTAL HEALTH, HOUSING SECURITY, FOOD INSECURITY, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, WORKERS' RIGHTS, AMONG OTHERS. PRESENTERS WERE DOCTORS, LAWYERS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, COMMUNITY MEMBER, AND BWG STAFF AND MEMBERS.2) MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTPROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO STAFF MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.3) RADIO SHOWPRODUCED A WEEKLY PORTUGUESE-LANGUAGE RADIO SHOW ADDRESSING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS OF CONCERN TO IMMIGRANT WORKERS THAT REACHES ABOUT 1,000 LISTENERS MONTHLY. 4) COMMUNICATIONS MAINTAINED A BILINGUAL WEBSITE AND DISTRIBUTE REGULAR "E-NEWSLETTERS" TO A LIST OF ABOUT 900 PEOPLE. MAINTAINED A WHATSAPP GROUP TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION WITH THE COMMUNITY. THE GROUP HAS 3,872 MEMBERS. MAINTAINED A SMALL LENDING LIBRARY. PROVIDED FREE MONTHLY SCREENING OF BRAZILIAN FILMS BY ZOOM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIGAA, A CULTURAL WEBSITE.5) OTHER SERVICES STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE AVAILABLE DAILY, ON A WALK-IN BASIS AND BY PHONE, TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND HELP IN A WIDE VARIETY OF AREAS INCLUDING: IMMIGRATION; HOUSING; HEALTH CARE; EMPLOYMENT; WORKERS' RIGHTS; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE; EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH UNIVERSITY), AND CLASSES IN CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION AND ESL. 66677 229956 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X REGINA BERTHOLDO PRESIDENT 6172025775 697 CAMBRIDGE STREET 106 BRIGHTON MA 02135 ADRIANA LAFAILLE TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 FANIA RESENDES CLERK 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ANA PANORI DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA LOURDES SILVA DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 REGINA BERTHOLDO PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 0 0 0 HELOISA GALVAO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 56160 0 0 56160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 429350 430850 PROGRAM SERVICE INCOME 900099 5841 5841 5841 436691 5841 0 0 X 31209 31209 56160 43951 3550 8659 79270 68633 10043 594 10864 9039 1143 682 11366 11366 34416 34132 106 178 11897 8498 2547 852 12874 10230 1322 1322 544 540 4 527 527 1334 1193 72 69 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 19366 19366 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 1665 1665 EVENT EXPENSE 1500 1500 272992 229956 30676 12360 413666 468888 8772 123806 5700 7356 1170 1530 10703 7728 3501 2975 432809 604555 10615 18662 10615 18662 X 381182 490337 41012 95556 422194 585893 432809 604555 163699 0 X 1 X 0 0 0 X 179645 169483 310118 365679 430850 1455775 179645 169483 310118 365679 430850 1455775 227058 1228717 1455775 29719 0.84400 0.86910 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10703 7728 2975 2975 1 COVID RELIEF 461 9640 21569 FMV FOOD, DIAPERS AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES PART I, LINE 2: IN RESPONSE TO COVID A SOLIDARITY FUND WAS ESTABLISHED WHICH WAS USED TO ASSIST NEEDY FAMILIES WITH RENT, UTILITIES, AND CELL PHONE BILLS. ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED IN SMALL CHECKS OF $150 - $300, DEPENDING UPON FAMILY SIZE (SEE PAGE 2, 4C) AS WELL AS NON-CASH ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF FOOD, DIAPERS, AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND APPROVED BY THE TREASURER FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REQUIRES AN ANNUAL DECLARATION FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT AS TO THE EXISTENCE AND DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED BY THE DIS-INTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS, WHILE THE PARTY IN POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE ROOM. BOARD MEETING MINUTES WILL DOCUMENT THE DISCUSSION AND DECISION MAKING PROCESS. IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN COMPETITIVE BIDS AND DILIGENCE ON FAIR MARKET VALUE WILL BE ESTABLISHED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 BWG'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE KEY EXECUTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD MEETS AS NEEDED TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY CHANGES, AS APPROPRIATE. A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED AND REVIEWED EACH YEAR AND IS INTENDED TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FALLS WITHIN A REASONABLE RANGE OF COMPETITIVE PRACTICES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AMONG SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. FOLLOWING THIS REVIEW, THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES, FOR SELECTED KEY EXECUTIVES, BASE SALARIES AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITY ADJUSTMENTS, AND OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FORTH-UPCOMING YEAR'S ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD SALARY APPROVAL AND INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SELECTED KEY SENIOR STAFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE VIA INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY WEBSITES. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS AND PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 34,132. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 106. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 178. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,416.