Mission
The mission of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is to promote community wellbeing, economic development, and the integration of immigrant communities by identifying needs and opportunities that immigrants bring to our city, while developing public-private partnerships to strengthen the development of these communities.
Donate to the Families Impacted by the Key Bridge Collapse
On March 26th, 2024, the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship. Following a search and rescue operation, authorities are stating that six individuals are presumed dead. In light of this tragic loss of life, we are opening a donation account to support these victims’ families and the families of the survivors. The money raised will be distributed to the families of those impacted. While monetary support can never replace the loss of a loved one, our goal is to help ease the burden of those affected by this tragedy.
We are deeply grateful to all those who have donated to the emergency relief fund for the families of the workers killed in the Key Bridge collapse. One week after the tragedy, we had received 4626 donations and raised $425,131.08 thanks to the generosity of our neighbors.
Continue to donate at: bit.ly/DonateToKeyBridgeFamilies
Please visit the 2024 Action Plan page for more details and resources.
About us
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) is a result of a recommendation from The New Americans Task Force, The Role of Immigrants in Growing Baltimore—a diverse group of stakeholders convened in the summer of 2013 to develop a plan to retain and attract immigrants as part of the mayor’s goal to grow Baltimore.
MIMA focuses on two broad priority areas: economic growth and community well-being. These areas have the greatest potential to leverage existing resources and identify additional gaps and opportunities, in order to recognize and benefit from the valuable assets that New Americans bring to Baltimore.
Economic Growth
MIMA seeks to facilitate the development and progress of immigrants and refugees in the workforce and increase their access to entrepreneurial opportunities, thereby meeting the needs of employers and promoting the growth of the city. In addition, MIMA seeks to increase and promote Baltimore’s unique housing opportunities, while promoting safer and stronger neighborhoods.
The priority area of Economic Growth has been further sub-divided into the following areas for further research and action: Workforce Development, Small Business Development, and Housing.
Community Wellbeing
MIMA seeks to enhance the service capacity and receptivity of City agencies, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to better address the needs of immigrants and facilitate inclusion and mutual understanding among immigrant communities, service providers, and receiving communities.
The priority area of Community Wellbeing has been further sub-divided into the following areas for further research and action: Safety, Youth, and Welcome and Diversity.