BOSTON

Asian American Civic Association
The Asian American Civic Association provides limited-English-speaking and economically disadvantaged Asian adults and youth programs and services to develop survival, literacy, and employability capacities needed to qualify for further education, job training, and employment opportunities. These opportunities will enhance their abilities to undertake their responsibilities towards the larger community, and to realize their potentials as contributing family members, productive workers, participating citizens, and community leaders.

In its 127th year, Associated serves diverse communities of low-income working families in 9 neighborhoods of Greater Boston. Our mission: ³To lead through experience, as educators and advocates in urban early education of children from birth, in partnership with their families and communities.² We educate, nurture, feed and provide, direct or by referral, social and mental health services to 900 children, birth to school, in center and family settings.  read more »

www.bigsister.org

Boston Asian: Youth Essential Service's mission is to inspire Asian youth to discover and actualize their greatest potential.

http://www.bostonasianyes.org/

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) is to help boys and girls, generally from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. To achieve this, we offer a variety of program activities and support services designed to assist in the educational, emotional, physical and social development of 6-to-18 year olds, without regard to social, racial, ethnic, or religious background.

www.bgcb.org

Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders.

www.campfireusa-emass.org

Catholic Charities is building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. It is dedicated to developing and supporting the social, mental, and spiritual well-being of children, families, and individuals.

- Catholic Charities/North (357888)
- El Centro del Cardenal (362688)
- Haitian Multi-Service Center (691088)
- Laboure Center (366988)

www.ccab.org

CHAPA's mission is to advocate for the production and preservation of affordable housing for low-and moderate-income households in Massachusetts. The agency carries out this mission through strategic research and advocacy, training and technical assistance to housing developers and providers, and coalition-building among a broad cross-section of the housing and human services communities.

www.chapa.org

Community Work Sevices' mission is to promote independence through employment for persons challenged by physical, emotional, mental, developmental, social or economic problems by providing quality vocational services that restore and enhance dignity, respect, esteem and skills.

www.cwsbos.com

Disability Law Center provides legal advocacy on disability issues that promote the fundamental rights of all people with disabilities to participate fully and equally in the social and economic life of Massachusetts.

www.dlc-ma.org

Greater Boston Legal Services' mission is to provide high quality civil (non-criminal) legal representation to as many low-income persons as possible.

www.gbls.org

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Homes for Families is a statewide advocacy organization committed to ending family homelessness through permanent and emergency solutions. We are a collaborative of families who have experienced homelessness, service providers and advocates. Together we educate, organize
and advocate for improved public policies to address the root causes of family homelessness
with holistic and community-based solutions.

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) is a community-based service organization primarily serving the Villa Victoria neighborhood of Boston. Valuing community development and cultural pride, IBA is dedicated to fostering the human, social and economic well being of Villa Victoria residents; advocating for Latinos and low-income residents citywide; and promoting and preserving Latino cultural and artistic heritage.

www.iba-etc.org

JFY NetWork's mission is to help low income, low skilled youth and adults develop the skills needed to be productive employees and earn living wages in the new economy.

www.jfyboston.org

The mission of the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy is to provide statewide leadership to prevent adolescent pregnancy and to promote quality services for pregnant and parenting teens and their children through policy analysis, education, research and advocacy. www.massteenpregnancy.org

MAMH's mission is (1) to build communities through the promotion, advancement and development of community based education, housing, and mental health services for children and adults; (2) to empower inner city children at risk of academic failure through education and programs promoting self esteem; and (3) to use preventative services and programs to create better health and futures for children and adults.

www.mamh.org

MSPCC is a private, non-profit society dedicated to leadership in protecting and promoting the rights and well being of children and families.

www.mspcc.org

The Mission of Operation A.B.L.E. of Greater Boston, Inc., 501(c)3 organization, is to provide employment and training opportunities to mature workers 45 and older from economically, racially and occupationally diverse backgrounds. A.B.L.E. is equally committed to service Massachusetts employers by providing well-qualified candidates to meet their employment needs and by training employees so they can be as productive as possible at their jobs.

The Samaritans' mission is to reduce the incidence of suicide by befriending individuals in despair and crisis, and by providing outreach and education to the community.

www.samaritanshope.org

Health Resources in Action's mission is to help people live healthier lives and create healthy communities through prevention, health promotion and research. www.hria.org

United South End Settlements expands the world of the individual and enriches the collective well being of the community by building meaningful connections across the South End/ Lower Roxbury. USES will be vibrant and creative environment where community members interact, learn, and support one another, while bridging the divides of age, race, class, and sexual orientation.

www.uses.org

Our Mission: YWCA Boston is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.