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Community Resources
Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; that attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or that seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals.
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered elders have equal access to the life-prolonging benefits, protections, services and institutions that their heterosexual neighbors have. Its services and programs include education and technical assistance to mainstream providers; education and advocacy regarding administrative and legislative policies that impact the lives…
This office provides services related to citizenship, immigration of family members, working in the U.S., verification of an individual’s legal right to work in the U.S., humanitarian programs, adoptions, civic integration, and genealogy.
This Chapter provides a number of services including the following: 24-hour disaster relief; health and safety education classes; services for U.S. servicemen and women and their families; community disaster preparedness and education; and volunteer recruitment to staff programs. Donations are welcome on one time and monthly basis, accepts major credit cards and PayPal.
The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) is an independent agency whose purpose is to advocate for and assist victims of crime. MOVA provides victim advocacy through outreach and education, policy advocacy, policy and program development, legislative advocacy, grants management, and service referrals. It connects crime victims, survivors and witnesses to free high quality local…
Emmaus owns and manages affordable housing developments for formerly homeless families, adults with disabilities, and men and women dealing with substance abuse. It offers an array of support services including job training and placement, adult basic education, independent living skills, budgeting, and case management. Emmaus House accepts referrals from Department of Transitional Assistance and assists…
The Lowell Asian Initiative Against Domestic Violence is a satellite program of ATASK and was created in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Families Against Domestic Violence, a coalition of Lowell Asian leaders, community organizations, and concerned individuals. The Project is designed to serve and organize the Cambodian community around the issue of domestic violence. It…
The Community Teamwork Resource Center staff are knowledgeable of programs and services available at Community Teamwork and across the region that can help you meet your immediate needs and achieve your goals for the future. They can assist with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly know as Fuel Assistance, provides eligible households…
Community Action Inc. (CAI) provide a variety of services to the residents of the Greater Haverhill area. Its Housing Services program assists tenants with advocacy and information regarding rights and responsibilities including working with utility companies to maintain services. This program also responds to emergency needs for food, clothing and other necessities. The Emergency Food…
GLCAC is a private non-profit agency designated as the official federal and state anti-poverty agency for the Greater Lawrence area. It sponsors many programs to assist individuals and families by providing a comprehensive system of education, training, support and resources. Clients range in age from infants to senior citizens; some individuals receive services from one…
This is an internet service for matching people needing subsidized, affordable, and special needs housing with the available housing inventory.