OUTnewcomers • Belonging Matters

Wellness Allowances for LGBTQ+ Migrants in Boston

Need-based support of $250–$500 for non-clinical healing and well-being, including yoga, meditation, storytelling, peer support, and gym memberships within the City of Boston.

Get $250–$500 for your mental health and well-being

Priority is given to low-income, trans, and isolated LGBTQ+ migrants residing in the City of Boston.
All wellness funds must be used within the City of Boston.

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About the Program

Belonging Matters is a community-centered wellness initiative by OUTnewcomers supporting LGBTQ+ migrants through non-clinical, culturally grounded healing practices. The program is designed to reduce isolation, build belonging, and strengthen well-being through community-based support.

Who Should Apply

LGBTQ+ immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees
Residents of the City of Boston
People seeking non-clinical mental health and wellness support
Applicants facing financial hardship or barriers to care

Priority is given to low-income, trans, and isolated LGBTQ+ migrants residing in the City of Boston.

What the Wellness Allowance Can Support

Mind-Body Wellness

Yoga, meditation, breathwork, gentle movement, somatic and body-based healing practices.

Creative Healing

Storytelling, journaling, poetry, art workshops, music-based healing, and creative expression spaces.

Community Support

Peer support groups, mutual support spaces, community healing circles, and wellness workshops.

Access Costs

Transportation within Boston, workshop or class fees, childcare support, and wellness materials.

Restorative Activities

Nature-based wellness, restorative outings, reflection activities, and community-centered healing experiences.

Gym Memberships

Gym memberships or movement-based wellness memberships located within the City of Boston.

All funded activities and purchases must be non-clinical in nature and utilized within the City of Boston.

What This Program Does Not Cover

Clinical therapy or medical treatment
Psychiatric services
Expenses outside the City of Boston
Unrelated personal expenses

Why This Matters

LGBTQ+ migrants often face trauma, economic hardship, and social isolation. Belonging Matters supports healing through community, movement, creativity, and culturally grounded practices that help participants feel more supported, connected, and resourced.

Cohort-based • Community-centered • Runs through August 2026

Apply for Belonging Matters

If you are an LGBTQ+ migrant residing in Boston and seeking support for your well-being, we encourage you to apply.

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Questions? outnewcomers@proton.me

Healing happens in community. You are not alone.

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