To provide adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment, free from discrimination. All Athol and Orange Housing Authority properties are “smoke free”. Athol Housing Authority Programs Chapter 667: Elderly and Disabled Housing Morton Meadows is a 28 unit 1 bedroom elderly/disabled complex Lakeside Apartments is a 50 unit 1 bedroom elderly/disabled ...
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At the Center for Human Development (CHD), we believe in strong families, healthy communities, and human potential. CHD provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. If you receive services or live in Franklin County, please contact crisis at 413-774-5411. ...
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Community Action’s Energy Programs are committed to helping community members with low income in Franklin and Hampshire Counties cover their energy costs. Our programs work to reduce energy consumption, improve heating systems, and help pay a portion of fuel and utility bills. Fuel Assistance Our largest program, Fuel Assistance, helps our neighbors with low incomes ...
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Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) is the free civil legal aid provider for residents of the five counties of Central and Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester). CLA maintains full-service offices in Worcester, Fitchburg, Springfield, Northampton and Pittsfield, and also uses satellite office space to meet with clients throughout our region. CLA specializes in ...
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We serve the housing and community development needs of the twenty-six towns of Franklin County in northwestern Massachusetts. We work with residents to successfully access a wide variety of housing resources. We also work with the municipalities of Franklin County to apply for and administer grant funding for various infrastructure and community development projects. It is the ...
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The Greenfield Housing Authority’s (GHA) mission is to provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing conditions for low-income families and to manage resources efficiently. Its purpose is to promote personal, economic, and social upward mobility and to provide families the opportunity to make the transition from subsidized to non-subsidized housing. The GHA first developed 72 units ...
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The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA provides these services for participating Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs), community-based outreach clinics (CBOCs), through VA contractors, or through other VA designated ...
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LUK is a not-for-profit social service agency located in central Massachusetts dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. We offer a full spectrum of programs addressing mental and behavioral health, trauma, addiction and substance abuse prevention, and homelessness. LUK was established on the belief that all people have inherent worth and every ...
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Mass 211 is the centralized hub for comprehensive information about and referral to the complete spectrum of services in Massachusetts that address the social determinants of healthy lives and communities. We provide a stigma free 24/7 contact center and public portal website that empowers people with the information they need to make informed decisions and ...
The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center (also known as the Housing Discrimination Project, Inc.) is the oldest fair housing center in Massachusetts. MFHC serves Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester Counties. MFHC provides free legal services and accepts housing discrimination complaints based on race, national origin, color, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, presence of minor children, sexual ...
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WEATHERIZATION The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a government-funded program to help low-income homeowners and renters lower their energy costs by making their homes more energy efficient. The program saves households an average of $350 per year in energy costs. Energy inspectors visit eligible households to see what work needs to be done to save ...
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The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office is an advocate and resource for the people of Massachusetts in many ways, including protecting consumers, combating fraud and corruption, investigating and prosecuting crime, and protecting the environment, workers, and civil rights. If you are having an issue with your mortgage lender you can file a complaint with our Consumer ...
Attorney General's Office - Western Massachusetts, 1441 Main Street, 12th Floor, Springfield, MA 01103
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Food Pantry | Community Meal | Emergency Disaster Services | Emergency Shelter and Utility Assistance | Good Neighbor Energy Fund | Thanksgiving & Christmas Distribution The Salvation Army strives to meet the basic needs of all who come seeking help. Taking immediate care of the basic human needs of food, shelter, clothing, and safety is ...
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