A Place to Turn
Provides emergency food, diapers, and personal care to residents in the MetroWest community.
Action for Boston Community Development
Helps those in need in the Greater Boston area with the tools and resources to transition from poverty to stability to success.
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Lifeline (also called the Affordable Connectivity Program) is a federal program that provides discounted internet or phone services based on eligibility. Details are found through the MA state site.
Beginner English Lessons
FREE Beginner English Lessons provided by the Needham Community Council. Click here for flyer.
Catholic Charities South
Multiple programs and services for children and families.
Child Care Resource & Referral Search (CCR&R)
It allows a search of childcare resources by town and brings up local agencies who aid seeking childcare and distribute monetary vouchers for services.
Community Fridges
Community Fridges can be a resource for free food (and sometimes other items) in many local areas.
Daniel’s Table
Works to improve food security by providing onsite food services, 20+ community freezers, grocery deliveries, unique food programs, and more.
Early Education and Care Financial Assistance for Families
Financial assistance for early education is available through the state.
Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC)
Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC) is a state program that provides cash benefits to elderly people, people with disabilities, and children in need.
Eversource Assistance Programs and Payment Plans
Protect your service from disconnection from Nov. 15 to March 15 through the Winter Protection Plan, for customers facing a financial hardship. You may also be eligible for the Medical Protection Plan if anyone in your home is seriously ill or has a life-threatening situation
Eversource Assistance Programs and Payment Plans
Protect your service from disconnection from Nov. 15 to March 15 through the Winter Protection Plan, for customers facing financial hardship. You may also be eligible for the Medical Protection Plan if anyone in your home is seriously ill or has a life-threatening situation.
FamilyAid Boston
Providing solutions to family homelessness in Greater Boston Greater Boston Food Bank offers food assistance and assistance with SNAP enrollment
Findhelp.org
Site is a helpful tool that allows users to search, based zip codes, for a variety of supports, such as food, housing, clothing, home goods, etc.
First Literacy
This site hosts a less comprehensive, but somewhat helpful list of organizations that have ESOL programs.
Found in Translation
This organization provides women with interpreter services
Good Neighbor Energy Fund
The Massachusetts Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Massachusetts resident who, because of temporary financial difficulty, cannot meet a month's energy expense and is not eligible for state or federal energy assistance.
Healthy Waltham
Works to alleviate health disparities and improve health outcomes for Waltham residents
Heating and System Repair and Replacement Program (HEARTWRAP)
HEARTWAP is a state program administered through agencies in the state and helps with heating system repair and replacement.
Hope and Comfort
Provides hygiene products to youth and families experiencing hygiene insecurity
Immigrant Assistance Center
This organization provides translation services for organizations with a workforce where English is a second language (Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, etc).
Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles
Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles is a state-wide non-profit support network for families and families-to-be of multiple birth children.
LIHEAP
LIHEAP is a federal program administered through agencies in the state
Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts
This organization pairs volunteers with ESOL students for free for 2-hours per week.
Mass Housing
The state’s affordable housing bank supports the creation, preservation and long-term viability of affordable homeownership and rental housing opportunities for Massachusetts residents with modest incomes.
Massachusetts Association for Community Action
Energy programs: heating, water and sewer bill assistance Housing programs Access to benefits
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance
SNAP and the P-EBT are federal food assistance programs and can be applied for directly here on the state’s site.In response to the annual cost of living adjustment, SNAP benefits will increase 12%, with Massachusetts households receiving an average monthly increase of $25-$30. Check if you are eligible for SNAP: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/screening
Massachusetts Health and Social Services
Overview of the Massachusetts state services
Massachusetts Housing and Community Development
The state also provides interpreter services when seeking to access state resources.
Massachusetts Libraries
This site provides a searchable database of the libraries around the state that have ESOL classes.
Massachusetts Literary Hotline
This site provides a hotline phone number and very comprehensive click search database for ESOL programs around the state.
Massachusetts Rental Assistance Program
Renters can receive assistance for past due electric or gas bills and rent through the Massachusetts Rental Assistance Program.
MetroHousing Boston
Works to alleviate and prevent homelessness in Greater Boston.
National Grid
Has payment assistance program, a bill forgiveness program, and an option for “more time to pay”
Neighborhood Housing Solutions
Develop housing, and provide housing resources.
Nuestra Communidad
Develop housing, and provide housing resources for residents of Roxbury and greater Boston.
Project Bread
Call Project Bread: 1-800-645-8333 or https://www.projectbread.org/Project Bread is a non-profit that helps locate food pantries and meal programs in towns all across the state. They can also assist with government programs like the federal SNAP (food stamps) and P-EBT (helps schoolchildren pay for meals)
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition
RAFT is a state program that provides help with rent and other housing costs if facing eviction or homelessness.
Salvation Army
Provides an array of services for those in need.
Self Help Inc.
Helps low-income families and individuals stabilize and secure their lives through education, strategic assistance, and building on opportunities in their communities.
Tenancy Preservation Program (TPP)
state program run through the housing court that provides support for those facing eviction or homelessness where a family member has a disability.
The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition
List of organizations that provide help to those going through the naturalization process.
The Right to Immigration
Can help with the naturalization process (e.g. filling forms, collecting correct background documentation, and providing referral for English classes necessary to pass language component of naturalization interview)Doesn’t help with family petitionsHas Spanish and French translators, and has access to interpreters for other languages Free of charge Call 781-209-0183 dlsmith@therighttoimmigration.org
Transitional Aid for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)
Transitional Aid for Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) is a state program that provides cash benefits to many families based on need.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
WAP is a federal program administered through agencies in the state which helps with weatherization and energy efficiency
WIC
WIC is a state program that provides nutrition assistance for pregnant women, infants, and children under 5.
Xfinity Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Provides qualified households with a credit of up to $30/mo towards Internet Services