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Franklin Food Pantry.

The Franklin Food Pantry has received a $10,000 grant from the Greater Boston Food Bank enabling us to offer larger quantities of fresh and nutritious food to those we serve. The capacity-building grant will be used to fund equipment needs for the mobile pantry, food transportation, and Healthy Futures Market which offers fresh produce weekly from June to October.

http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org

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Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $53,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers

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Future Works Career Center

We provide Employment & Educational Services Such as : Resume Preparation, job Search tips, application assistance, interview prep, MCAS Remediation Program, Work Place Readiness Program & Much More!

http://www.futureworksjobs.org

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GLAD Answers - LGBTQ Legal Advocates

GLAD Answers is your New England LGBTQ and HIV legal rights resource! Contact us now for information, assistance and referrals. Our highly trained volunteers are available to chat live or take your call M-F 1:30-4:30 p.m. Or, email us anytime and we’ll get back to you no later than the next business day.
Always free & confidential. Language translation is available.

http://gladanswers.org/

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GLBT National Help Center.

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Utilizing a diverse group of GLBT volunteers, we operate two national hotlines, the GLBT National Hotline and the GLBT National Youth Talkline, as well as private, volunteer one-to-one online chat, that helps both youth and adults with coming-out issues, safer-sex information, school bullying, family concerns, relationship problems and a lot more.

http://www.glnh.org

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Graduate Tuition Waiver

The Graduate Tuition Waiver is another component of the Single Tuition Waiver program that provides incentives to individuals to enroll in graduate programs at Massachusetts public colleges and universities.

http://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/graduate.asp

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Greater Lawrence Community Action Council

Greater Lawrence with special emphasis on the initiation of programs in education with youth employment and related fields. Since its inception, the GLCAC, Inc. has been a consistent partner in working with local, State and Federal governments and private agencies in creating opportunities and providing hope for people living in poverty.

http://www.glcac.org/

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Greater Lawrence Community Action Council( Social Services)

Greater Lawrence with special emphasis on the initiation of programs in social services, child care, health, housing.

http://www.glcac.org/

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Greater Lawrence Community Boating

The mission of Community Boating, Inc. is the advancement of sailing for all by minimizing economic and physical obstacles to sailing. In addition, CBI enhances the greater Boston community by using sailing and other water sports as vehicles to empower its members to develop independence and self-confidence, improve communication, foster teamwork, and acquire a deeper understanding of community spirit and the power of volunteerism.

http://www.community-boating.org/contact-us/

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Groundwork Lawrence

GWL creates the building blocks of a healthy community, and empowers Lawrence residents to improve their quality of life. GWL achieves results by engaging the whole community – residents, youth, nonprofits, city government and businesses – in the planning and realization of its projects

  • Prepare young people to be positive role models and leaders in their community;
  • Increase Opportunities for Physical Activity
  • Increase Access to Healthy Food
  • Support economic development

http://www.groundworklawrence.org/

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Head Start/Early Head Start

Free early childhood programs for women with children Age 0 to 5. Helps Children from low income families get a head start and become ready for school. Pre-school programs are for children age 3 to 5.

http://www.massheadstart.org

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HEATH Resource Center at the National Youth Transitions Center!

HEATH Resource Center is a web-based clearinghouse that serves as an information exchange of educational resources, support services and opportunities. The HEATH Resource Center gathers, develops and disseminates information in the form of resource papers, fact sheets, website directories, newsletters, and resource materials.

HEATH Resource Center is a collaborative effort among a network of professionals in the areas of disability, counseling, transition and postsecondary education.

http://heath.gwu.edu

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Hourly Respite

Hourly Respite provides temporary support to a child/youth with emotional and/or behavioral disturbances. LUK's Hourly Respite services are responsive to the needs of families; are reliable and flexible; and strengthen families, children and youth. Hourly Respite reduces family stress; establishes, supports, and maintains family stability; increases family and individual safety; and minimizes the need for out-of-home placement.

http://luk.org

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Ironstone Farm

Ironstone provides therapeutic riding, recreational riding and hippotherapy, which is using a horse to help provide physical and occupational therapies and speech/language pathology. The Ironstone Farm mission statement: To provide therapeutic, educational and recreational opportunities using horses and the working farm environment to help people achieve optimum quality of life.

http://ironstonefarm.org/

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IXL Learning

At IXL Learning, we are passionate about creating and supporting the best educational technology possible. We develop first-of-their-kind products used by millions of learners, from children to adults. This is a online resource for supporting parents in helping their children from K through 12 with their educational curriculum.

https://www.ixl.com/company/

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Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center

Provides assistance such as counseling, legal assistance, and safety planning to violence and abuse victims in the greater Newburyport area.

http://www.jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org/

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Jeff's Place

Jeff's Place facilitates healthy integration of loss for children, teens, and their families by helping them feel connected with each other and less alone in their grief journey.

Bereavement Groups
Family Consultations
Educational Trainings
Crisis Intervention following a Death

http://jeffsplacemetrowest.org

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Jewish Vocation Service

JVS provides skills, jobs and careers for diverse populations in MA. The Work Place, our one stop career center provides job search support. We offer disability services, Refugee ESOL & Rapid Employment, ESOL, Skills Training in Certified Nursing Assitant & Pharmacy Technician, Adult (High School) Diploma Program, and Bridges to College for college transitions.

http://www.jvs-boston.org

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Kennedy-Donovan Center(DAY HABILITATION)

Day Habilitation provides a daily, comprehensive program of therapies, developmental skills training, medical oversight, and assistance with activities of daily living for adults with developmental disabilities in a supportive, caring environment. The program is funded by Medicaid and MassHealth.

http:// kdc.org

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Kennedy-Donovan Center(FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS)

Family Support Centers assist individuals and families with comprehensive and individualized services such as information and referrals, service navigation, family trainings, parent networking, community connection and resources, and administration of flexible funding. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the Family Support Centers are located in two areas: Cape Cod and Milford.

http:// kdc.org

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