Upon Arrival: Migrants in Massachusetts

8 videos • 125 views • by NBC10 Boston In August 2023, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency as the state's shelter system approached capacity amid a historic influx of migrant arrivals. Now, our emergency shelters remain full – so why do migrants keep coming? We spoke with new arrivals about why they decided to leave home, how they wound up in Massachusetts, their hopes for their future, and how they are faring in the overtaxed system.