Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity

Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction Inc. (PAACA) is a consumer-driven grassroots organization based in New Bedford, MA, dedicated to substance use prevention, treatment pathways, and recovery support services. Since 1983, PAACA has been empowering individuals struggling with addiction to lead meaningful lives through medically informed holistic recovery support, focusing on personal strength and providing quality substance abuse prevention and treatment services regardless of income or insurance status. As a client-led organization, PAACA is committed to assisting individuals and families in overcoming drug and alcohol addiction to become full participating members of society. Their comprehensive services include referrals for needed resources, recovery support services, and community building to strengthen the vibrant recovery community throughout the Southcoast region. Generated from the website

The United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB) is dedicated to mobilizing individuals, partnerships, and resources to address pressing community needs. Their initiatives focus on improving health and well-being, fostering youth opportunity, enhancing financial security, and building community resiliency throughout the region. UWGNB implements a variety of programs and grants, such as the Mobile Market and Volunteer SouthCoast, to promote access to healthy food and encourage community engagement. They strive to create long-term change by investing in local programs and initiatives that make a meaningful impact in people's lives. Generated from the website

Immigrant Social Services, providing information, case management and referrals in a variety of areas to limited, non-English speakers ( Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole and Spanish ). Educational Programs including ESOL, Citizenship and Native Language Citizenship classes as well as Citizenship Preparation Assistance. Elderly Services: The Senior Coordinator provides escort and advocacy, on-going interpretation, access and supportive services to the limited to non-English speaking elders and Caregivers. Services include assistance in navigating through all of the changes in the health care system, connecting elders to existing benefits and programs that meets their economic and social needs. Deportation Support Services: The Case Manager provides daily outreach at the Bristol County House of Correction to inmates who are legal permanent residents and are facing deportation due to the severely restricted laws under Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act ( IIRAIRA ) that was passed in 1996. The IAC collaborates with the Azores and Cape Verde to transmit information regarding deportees and exchange information regarding health and social issues. The IAC also provides support and social services to their families. The IAC is also a member of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program through United Way and the National Board.