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Freedom House is a community, social action agency located at 14 Crawford Street in the Grove Hall neighborhood of Boston. Since 1949, Freedom House has responded to every major need of communities of color with positive programs. Freedom House has also served as a major convenor to engage citizens of Boston in civic participation and social justice issues. Whether promoting education, economic development, adult engagement, or helping to develop social capital, our ultimate goal is to promote and model collaboration between people of different backgrounds. Learn more about us Freedom House's mission is to promote educational excellence, economic self-sufficiency community engagement and social justice in order to alleviate poverty in Boston's most distressed urban neighborhoods. Freedom House has an extraordinarily rich history of addressing issues of poverty, educational achievement and social justice. The organization has a sixty year history of working on many issues impacting communities of color and historically underserved neighborhoods such as urban renewal, racial segregation and educational issues including disparities in academic achievement which have a long term negative impact on students of color. Understanding that solutions are complex, Freedom House has created innovative solutions. We achieve our mission through the provision of: targeted educational programs ( REACH Institute ), civic engagement programming ( the Snowden Center for Civic Engagement and Action ) and community resources for life long learning.

The Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts (FNC) is dedicated to creating nurturing environments for families in Dorchester and surrounding communities. Through partnerships with families and organizations, FNC provides programs that strengthen caregiver-child relationships and foster community engagement. FNC's mission focuses on supporting parents, enhancing their understanding of child development, and promoting healthy human development across communities. Their initiatives include parenting education, early childhood support, playgroups, and various training programs designed to empower families and enrich their experiences. Generated from the website

Volunteers of America Massachusetts (VOAMASS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those most in need in Dorchester, MA. With a focus on behavioral health, their team of professionals provides individualized paths toward recovery through medication, therapy, peer support, and care coordination, alongside employment and housing services. VOAMASS aims to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities, serving those with mental health and substance use issues, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and senior citizens. Through their services, support, and skills, they empower members of the community to create a fresh start for themselves.Generated from the website