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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Every child deserves permanence, safety and well-being. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is charged with protecting children from abuse and neglect and strengthening families. Adoption Program: While much of DCF’s work is focused on child protective services, we also provide adoption services. Each office has a unit that specializes in placing children/youth for…
Read MoreFellowship Health Resources
Behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions. Community Based Flexible Supports (CBFS) Residential/Group Living Programs Supportive Housing Transitional Youth Program Peer Recovery Services Studio 35 Fairwinds Clubhouse Veterans Transportation Contact Information Contact: Michael Pacheco, Jr., LMHCPhone: 508-771-1359 or 508-771-1287 Email: mpacheco@fhr.net Address:251 E Stevens StreetHyannis, MA…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands works with under-resourced families to provide their children with transformational, one-to-one professionally-supported relationships with caring adult mentors, so that their children will thrive. We want youth to achieve their full potential, which only contributes to healthier families, better schools, brighter futures and stronger communities. Contact Information…
Read MoreCape and Islands Workforce Investment Board
The Cape and Islands Workforce Investment Board (CandI WIB) is a regional, private sector led agency responsible for overseeing all publicly funded vocational education and training programs serving the entire Cape and the Islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The CIWIB is organized as a private non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation, formed to carry out…
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 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 MoreAlex’s Place (Teen Center) at the YMCA
Alex’s Place was created through the efforts of The Alexandra Gagnon Foundation to provide safe, enlightening, educational, and entertaining experiences for teens on Martha’s Vineyard. Our permanent facility is approximately 5,000 sq feet spanning two floors, with program activity rooms, a kitchen and performing arts space. The Base @ Alex’s Place is our performing arts…
Read MoreSail Martha’s Vineyard
Sail MV offers free summer sailing instruction for Island children; the organization is dedicated to perpetuating the Island’s maritime heritage and culture. Contact Information Phone: 508-696-7644 Email: admin@sailmv.orgWebsite: http://sailmv.com/ Address:79 Beach Rd.Vineyard Haven, MA Mailing Address:PO Box 1998Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Read MorePlum Hill School
At Plum Hill, we are inspired by Waldorf educational philosophy to nurture the pure creative play by which children do their most profound learning. We provide simple, natural materials to engage the child’s imagination and fine art resources to foster artistic expression. Fairy tales, told by heart, puppet plays, and music weave beauty into the…
Read MoreAirport Fitness
We are a health club with personal trainers, massage therapy, physical therapists. We have 20+ classes ranging from children’s dance to Jiu Jitsu. We have saunas and steam rooms. Lots of levels of tennis (young and old) as well. Contact us if you would like more information. Contact Information Contact: Connie McHughPhone: 508-696-8000 Email: workout568@aol.comWebsite:…
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