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Greater Lawrence Community Action Council is a private, nonprofit agency, designated as the official federal and state antipoverty agency for the Greater Lawrence area in Massachusetts. Greater Lawrence Community Action Council originated in 1965 as the Lawrence Community Action Council, and changed its name in 1966. It offers various programs and services to encourage and promote the improvement of community life in Greater Lawrence, with special emphasis on the initiation of programs in education, social services, child care, health, housing youth employment and related fields. Since its inception, the council has worked with local, state and federal governments and private agencies for creating opportunities for people living in poverty. The organization serves more than 20,000 clients in a variety of programs, including child health, energy, and social and community service programs. The organization is located in Lawrence.

Founded in 1997, Community Catalyst is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that offers policy analysis and technical assistance services. Located in Boston, the organization employs policy analysts, attorneys, community organizers and communications specialists who provide health care reform solutions to its clients. It also manages national campaigns that involve several organizations. Community Catalyst provides leadership and support services to state and local consumer organizations, policymakers and foundations working to change health care systems. The company works with a coalition of over 130 consumer advocacy organizations, labor unions and nonprofit health plan providers to ensure that consumers who have been overcharged get reimbursed. In addition, Community Catalyst offers organizational development and legal assistance services.

Established in 1981, Roxbury Youthworks is a minority-based nonprofit organization. It offers a range of community-based support services for young individuals and families. The organization provides advocacy and social services. It offers the Edge program, which features workshops on social and psychological enhancement of its clients. The organization also offers a female focus initiative program that includes recreational and educational services to women. Its a way back program offers case management and outreach services to youth recovering from sexual exploitation. Additionally, Roxbury Youthworks provides monitoring, mentoring, leadership development, anger management, moral reasoning and violence prevention programs. the organization is located in Roxbury, Mass.