Through collaborations and partnerships, we provide culturally competent services, such as workforce development, adult education programs, youth development, and cultural events as well as information and referrals to public or other community organizations.
We are immigrants
supporting immigrants
Our Mission
Quincy Asian Resources, Inc’s (QARI) mission is to foster and improve the social, cultural, economic and civic lives of immigrants and their families in order to benefit their communities.
Left, Paul Shaw, QARI Founding Member; right, Philip Chong, QARI President & CEO
"We will go nationwide if the opportunity is right... We know there are a lot of people in need, whether they’re coming to us or not. We need to find those people — that’s our job."
Philip Chong
President & CEO of QARI
Our History
Since 2001, QARI has established itself as the go-to resource center for Asian and immigrant residents in Quincy and beyond.
Nominated by USA Today - ‘Leaders of Change,’ a campaign to find path pavers who will guide communities through the next era of civil rights challenges, QARI is recognized as the local leader for helping Asians and immigrants in need.
In 1998, prompted by the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley as well as the City of Quincy, local community leaders joined together to form the Quincy Asian Collaborative (QAC).After reporting an alarming gap in culturally and linguistically relevant social services, the QAC decided the best way to address these issues was to create a new agency.
And so, Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) was born.
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 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 that 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 their 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 and strengthen the community and promote independence with all the services offered.
Serving immigrants from all walks of life, all ages, gender identities, and immigration statuses, QARI works to help immigrants become more independent and self-sustaining. We are immigrants supporting immigrants, and are proud to be QARI.
And so, Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) was born.
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 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 that 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 their 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 and strengthen the community and promote independence with all the services offered.
Serving immigrants from all walks of life, all ages, gender identities, and immigration statuses, QARI works to help immigrants become more independent and self-sustaining. We are immigrants supporting immigrants, and are proud to be QARI.
QARI’s first Unsung Hero awards ceremony
in 2002. Jenny Oh, a nurse at Manet Community Health Center, received the honor.
Reports by QARI
Annual Report-2023
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Annual Report-2022
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Annual Report-2021
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Annual Report-2020
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Annual Report-2019
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