Founded in 2001 in Quincy, Massachusetts, Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (“QARI”) has been a go-to resource for immigrants for over twenty years, providing adult education, youth programs, health equity programs, workforce development, and other integrated social services.
QARI is a collaborative effort of community leaders, service agencies, and city and state governments.
QARI’s programs are specifically designed to meet communities’ evolving needs, focusing on increasing the accessibility of services for the immigrant community by breaking linguistic, cultural, economic, and social barriers. With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and client-centered programming, QARI has expanded beyond Quincy to serve clients across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.
QARI offers culturally competent services in health and food access, workforce development, adult education, youth development, and multilingual resources navigation, along with annual festivals that celebrate Asian cultures and traditions. The programs cater to immigrants of all ages, ensuring that no one in the community is left without support. QARI also serves other community organizations and agencies with translation and interpretation services in Massachusetts, and acts as a delivery partner with Met Council and CityMeals on Wheels to deliver meals to senior citizens in New York City. QARI partners with the City of Quincy to host the annual August Moon Festival, celebrating the countries that many of its constituents migrated from. Through the organization’s efforts, QARI empowers immigrants to not just survive but thrive in their communities.
QARI’s multilingual staff are predominantly immigrants who understand the hurdles their clients face and are best equipped to support the community with services tailored to their needs. The staff at QARI helps clients find meaningful employment, enroll in relevant classes, enroll youth in public schools, and apply for public assistance programs such as SNAP (food stamps) and health insurance. QARI also has strong partnerships with a wide range of organizations to strengthen its impact, including community leaders, service agencies, corporate partners, and government offices. Through these collaborative and culturally competent approaches, QARI has expanded its reach to serve 15,000 people across the organization each year. The organization continues to increase its capacity to serve more people, strengthen the community, and promote independence with all the services offered.
Serving immigrants from all walks of life, ages, gender identities, and immigration statuses, QARI works to help immigrants become more independent and self-sustaining.