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HistoryEast Boston Social Centers is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit multi-service agency that has served the children, families, senior citizens and community of East Boston since it's founding in 1918. The Social Centers' programs are designed to meet people's educational, social and recreational needs and to build community and strengthen families. The Social Centers seeks to create a welcoming and supportive environment, characterized by a spirit of goodwill and caring, in which members of our community are empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives.SpecialtiesThe Social Centers is the community's largest provider of quality, center-based child care and support services. Our four Early Learning Centers provide year round childcare to children ages 2 months to 6 years. These centers are licensed by the Dept. of Early Education and Care (EEC) and accredited by the National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC). The Centers provide transportation and nutritional meals for all of the children in our programs and work to develop the children's social, emotional, cognitive and self-help skills. The School Age Childcare program provides affordable after-school care to children ages 5 to 14 during the school year, including full time during school vacations. During July & August Summer Playschool serves children ages 5-14 for full days. The summer program provides a safe, educational environment for children.

Crossroads Family Center, located in East Boston, MA, is dedicated to providing essential support to families experiencing homelessness through its Adult Family Shelter program. Established in 1985, it serves as the only family shelter in the East Boston community, offering shelter for 27 families and a range of family-centered wraparound services aimed at facilitating rapid rehousing. In addition to residential support, the center operates a food pantry that serves over 1,000 community members annually. Their comprehensive programming includes crisis stabilization, intensive case management, educational support, and onsite behavioral health services, all designed to empower families towards achieving and sustaining economic and social independence. Generated from the website

United Way of Massachusetts Bay is dedicated to advancing economic justice and creating transformative change in local communities through collaborative efforts aimed at addressing systemic inequities. The organization focuses on five key impact areas: economic inclusion, early education, pathways for young adults, safe stable housing, and community-centered crisis response, all designed to uplift historically marginalized populations. With a mission to unite resources and solutions, United Way collaborates with community leaders, advocates, and philanthropists to foster opportunities for all races and ethnicities. By prioritizing the needs of residents in the most underserved areas, the organization works to build a more equitable future and ensure that prosperity is accessible to everyone. Generated from the website