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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

Established in 1979, Independence House is a private, nonprofit organization that serves woman and children. It provides a range of services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The organization s services include crisis intervention, medical care, transportation, emergency shelter and support, court advocacy, transitional living, and community education and outreach. Independence House also offers short-term crisis counseling, and encourages women to participate in several support groups. The organization provides information and referrals through its hotline, support groups, advocacy services and bulletin boards. In addition, it offers education and outreach to the community through special events, media campaigns, educational materials and speaker programs. Independence House maintains a location in Hyannis, Mass.

HAWC is a Salem, Massachusetts-based organization dedicated to providing free and confidential services to individuals experiencing domestic abuse across 23 cities and towns on the North Shore. Their mission is to create social change by addressing patterns of violence and oppression, empowering survivors to make informed decisions about their futures. HAWC offers a range of services, including a 24-hour hotline, advocacy, support groups, and emergency shelter, available both in person and virtually. Committed to community outreach and education, HAWC works to raise awareness and provide resources for those affected by domestic violence. Generated from the website