1-800-892-0890
Community Resources
Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job.
The COA offers a variety of services and programs including transportation for local shopping and errands via COA van, transportation to medical appointments in local and surrounding towns via NEET Program; health insurance counseling; congregate meals at the Senior Center Monday through Wednesday; various wellness clinics; application assistance for fuel and emergency food; equipment loan…
The Lawrence Council on Aging provides assistance to older adults in a variety of areas, including congregate meals, and will make referrals to other agencies and programs as needed. Outreach staff may assist with housing, citizenship, social security, transitional assistance, brown bag program, bill paying, food pantries, translation, and other needed services.
COA/Senior Center are at same location/same hours. On-site lunches and meals on wheels are provided by Merrimack Valley Nutrition Program. NEET program arranges medical transportation for a donation. COA offers health clinics, friendly visitor program, SHINE counseling, and minority and outreach services. It also offers exercise programs and a variety of recreational activities and social…
The Council on Aging and Senior Center are located in the elementary school. Programs include a volunteer program, outreach, SHINE counseling, transportation, tax form preparation, money management, health clinics, exercise classes, craft classes, social and recreational activities.
The COA offers a hot lunch Monday through Friday, health insurance counseling (SHINE), tax preparation assistance, wellness programs, educational seminars, social and recreational activities, volunteer opportunities and transportation. It offers a support group on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 9:30am-11:30am for people with Parkinson’s Disease, their caregivers and loved ones. Their…
The COA is also the Senior Center. Congregate lunch meals are offered at the Center Mondays through Fridays. A two-day notice is required and a donation is suggested. The Outreach staff is available for home visits and will inform seniors of the programs and services offered through the COA and other agencies. Volunteer programs include…
The COA offers a variety of services including weekday lunch, income tax preparation, SHINE counseling, a friendly visitors program, a walking group, exercise class, wellness clinics, day and overnight trips and other social activities. Free cell phones for 911 access are available to eligible residents. The staff will also arrange rides to medical appointments through…
This chapter provides a number of services including the following: assisting within the food network and working with food distributors and community-based agencies; providing disaster assistance including food and shelter in emergencies; teaching lifesaving skills; supporting members of the armed services and restoring their family connections; and training nurses aides and certified nursing assistants. Donations…
This is a search and rescue program designed for at risk individuals who are prone to wandering. It provides first responders and caregivers with technology and training to quickly locate and rescue individuals with cognitive disorders. People enrolled in the program wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized…
Project Home Again provides low-income families in need with donated recycled household goods, furniture and appliances, free of charge. It partners with social service agencies in northeastern Massachusetts to ensure that gently used items are given to those most in need. For furniture and appliances, Social/Case Workers send an e-mail to receive a partnering contract….