Margarita first volunteered with us in Leominster during the 2002 elections and now sits on our Board of Directors. She likes attending delegation visits with legislators and participating in phone banks. As the mother of three, Margarita is most concerned about housing costs, health care and prescription drug coverage. She is on disability and also relies on food stamps to provide for her family.

Polly got involved with N2N-MA when we first started organizing in Fitchburg around an affordable housing campaign and is most passionate about talking to the community about the importance of N2N-MA's work. She was very active in the interview process of City Council candidates in 2001 and went door-to-door to get out the vote on Election Day. Most recently, Polly has worked on generating printed materials and facilitating strategy sessions during our campaign to increase state revenue in order to stop budget cuts. Polly receives welfare due to a disability from a car accident. She is a single mother of one and lives in Green Acres public housing.

Silvia joined N2N-MA during 2002 and now represents Fitchburg on our Board. She most enjoys meeting with legislators and going door-to-door and is also an active participant in our regular volunteer meetings and statewide delegates meetings. As a single mother of four, Silvia cares most about housing and health care issues. She receives disability and is originally from Puerto Rico.

Mirta joined N2N-MA during our Stop the Cuts Campaign in 2002. She is most passionate about housing and education and likes attending rallies and large demonstrations to show her support for these issues. Mirta has two children and is originally from Chile.