DHCD’s mission is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of Massachusetts residents. We provide leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management. Contact Information Address:100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300Boston, MA 02114 Website: http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/dhcd/
Read MoreMassachusetts Attorney General’s Office HomeCorps Hotline
Facing foreclosure? Contact the HomeCorps Hotline at (617) 573-5333 Addressing the foreclosure crisis is one of the most important things we can do to restore a healthy economy. Utilizing funds stemming from the nationwide state-federal settlement over unlawful foreclosures, the Attorney General’s Office launched a statewide foreclosure prevention and borrower support initiative called HomeCorps. The…
Read MoreSt. Joseph’s Homeless Shelter
St. Joseph’s Homeless Shelter helps individuals facing a housing crisis. It is the only emergency shelter for men and women who become homeless on Cape Cod. In addition to providing a safe place to sleep, the NOAH Shelter provides job-search and housing-search assistance, case management, legal clinics, and substance-abuse and mental-health counseling. Hours:Open 7 days:…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard
Our goal is to build simple, decent housing for families in the lowest qualifying income range. Our homes are built with volunteer labor, donated materials and charitable donations. We believe that addressing the lack of affordable housing, through building and rehabilitation, will keep our island a healthy, vital community. Contact Information Phone: 508-939-4573 Email: houses@habitatmv.orgWebsite:…
Read MoreIslanders Talk Benevolent Fund
The Islanders Talk Benevolent Fund is a fund created for Islanders to help Islanders. Contact Information Contact: Debby AthearnPhone: 508-939-1646 Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423873044326032/
Read MoreCape Cod Times Needy Fund, Inc.
The mission of the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund, Inc. is to provide urgent financial assistance for basic human needs to individuals and families residing on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket who are experiencing temporary financial hardships. Contact Information Contact: Betsey SetharesPhone: 508-778-5661 Email: info@needyfund.orgWebsite: http://www.needyfund.org
Read MoreRed Stocking Fund
The Red Stocking Fund was started in 1938 when Addie Crist, a Vineyard Haven resident, and a few friends, knitted six actual red stockings. These stockings were then filled with “something to eat, something to wear, and something to play with” and distributed to needy children on Martha’s Vineyard at Christmas. In subsequent years, the…
Read MoreCape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
The Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) has been aggressively working since 1984 to advance the independence, productivity, and integration of people with disabilities, including deaf and hard of hearing people, into mainstream society. You may want to contact CORD if: You want to learn more about your disabled child’s educational rights; You…
Read MoreWIC (Women, Infants and Children)
WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. Contact Information Phone: 508-771-7896 Email: msolorzano@healthimperatives.orgWebsite: http://wicprogram.us/wic-program-provider/cape_cod_wic_martha_s_vineyard_vineyard_haven_ma Address:517 State…
Read MoreCommunity Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, Inc.
Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands, Inc. (CACCI) is a private, non-profit organization that provides a variety of services to low-income individuals and families to help them Community Action Committee improve the quality of their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. Established in 1965 as one of Massachusetts’ 25 Community Action Agencies (CAAs), CACCI has…
Read MoreSouth Shore Community Action Council
The Fuel Assistance Program assists low income individuals and families with the cost of heating their homes during the winter season. Income guidelines are found on WWW.SSCAC.ORG Levels of assistance vary by income; household size and source of heat. Payments are made to energy dealers or utilities. A list of Martha’s Vineyard outreach sites for…
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