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Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD): Human services agency
providing Boston's low-income residents with education, job-training, literacy,
fuel assistance, day care, family planning, health services, housing, neighborhood
services. 617-357-6000
ABCD Low Cost Housing, Inc.: Develops housing for persons of low and
moderate incomes, thus expanding the supply of housing to meet needs and
providing housing choices for all ages and family sizes. 617-357-6000
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Massachusetts, Inc.: Provides support
and information for the mentally ill and their families in times of crisis,
on legal matters, insurance issues, housing, therapy, and a host of other
related area. 617-426-2299
Allston-Brighton Area Planning Action Council (APAC): Provides neighborhood
services including an employment center, food pantry, day care, fuel assistance,
and social services. 617-783-1485
Concerned Boston Citizens for Elder Affairs (CBCEA): Initiates and sponsors
programs for older citizens which are carried out through ABCD's Elder
Services Division. 617-357-6000
East Boston APAC: Provides guidance and services to all low-income residents
seeking assistance including fuel assistance, Head Start, job placement,
health advocacy, youth programs, and elder programs. 617-567-8857
Four Corners Development Corp.: Develops affordable housing of excellent
quality in the South End and Lower Roxbury. An outstanding example is Langham
Court, a Limited Equity Cooperative serving low-income, moderate, and market
rate residents. 617-695-9595
Jamaica Plain APAC: Provides supportive services in the areas of fuel
assistance, youth programs, emergency food distribution, employment and
training, information and referral, and advocacy. 617-522-4250
Massachusetts Human Services Coalition: The state's primary voice on
human services budget issues. Through the Coalition, hundreds of agencies,
groups, and individuals provide a strong, united force for humane policies
and speak out if services are cut. 617-482-6119
North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB): Serves nearly 6,000
Native Americans in the Greater Boston area, providing a wide range of
programs including health and social services, job training, and educational
development. 617-232-0344
Roxbury/North Dorchester APAC: Family service center offering "one-stop-shopping"
for programs that include day care, Head Start, education, fuel assistance,
nutrition, and social services. 617-442-5900
South Boston Action Council, Inc.: Serves the needs of the South Boston
community offering programs that include consumer advocacy, overcoming
substance abuse, computer skills, Head Start, and fuel assistance. 617-269-5160
Women's Institute for New Growth and Support Inc. (WINGS): Serves homeless
women recovering from substance abuse through outreach; resource and referral
focusing on safety, housing, living skills, education, jobs; and ongoing
support services. 617-442-2208
Women's Service Club of Boston, Inc.: Provides services to inner-city
residents including referrals food programs, clothing distribution, summer
camp for city children, support for grandparents raising grandchildren,
arthritis relief programs, and senior activities. 617-262-3935
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