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NAAM Artisans works with immigrant and refugee women owned, small businesses on the North Shore of Boston and the Greater Boston Area. Our work is closely woven into the communities we serve and the partnerships we nurture within the local business eco-system.

Entrepreneurship among refugees and immigrants is a significant driver of economic growth, job creation, and neighborhood revitalization.

NAAM’s programs and policies exist to support these entrepreneurs, helping them bolster their unique business resilience with a focus on economic growth, innovation, expansion and job creation.

What We Do

NAAM Artisans provides expert support through targeted small business technical training programs:

  • .Skill based technical workshops on microbusiness practices and entrepreneurship.
  • Culturally sensitive trainings and mentorship programming.
  • Business English classes.
  • One-on-One Mentoring.
  • Monthly Peer Learning Groups.
  • Financial Literacy training.
  • Bookkeeping Classes
  • Specialized trainings in partnership with local banks to expand access to capital and investment practices.
  • Trainings with professional Marketing and Branding Consultants to optimize visibility.
  • Planning sessions to reinvent and reposture your business.
  • Digital Literacy.
  • Technology based workshops
  • Social media optimization training
  • Community outreach training to advance business growth, network building and inclusive & diverse social cohesion.
  • Workshops with local government entities to better understand local government business regulations, legal systems, leases and licensing.
Order Wholesale

For small quantity manufacturing contact lhansard@naamass.org

Gifting Program

Consider purchasing meaningful gifts for your clients/employees.  NAAM Artisans can make small batch, memorable gifts that people love to receive.

Alterations

Several of the women living in Lynn, MA  and Newburyport, MA areas are very good at alterations.  Please contact Lesley Hansard lhansard@naamass.org or call 603.205.4941

With Your Help, We Are Changing Lives

Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with refugees and immigrants.  Whether it be helping in-person in your community or assisting with online learning. NAAM has many different program areas, including NAAM Artisans, and we are always looking for volunteers

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Our Mission, Vision & Values

NAAM Artisans’ Mission: We partner with newly arrived refugees and immigrants to offer artisan skill training, micro business and entrepreneurship practices, financial literacy, and wellness workshops. Together we are building an education pipeline to strengthen job skills, self-agency, and personal wellbeing. NAAM’s overall mission is directly reflected in NAAM Artisans’ programming where we work to break the isolation barrier, nurture community and assist in creating income through art.

NAAM Artisans’ Vision:  We empower all members to create their own futures through the hand making and sale of artisan products that will provide a sustainable income. We work towards softening the transition into the USA and envision each individual thriving in their new home country with the support of NAAM’s extensive wrap around social services programs.

NAAM Artisans’ Values:  We take a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, holistic approach with our members, staff, and community partners. We support every individual to grow and flourish within our supportive community and the community at large. We embrace the values of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.