Needham Community Council

Community Action Programs Inter-City Inc. (CAPIC) is a non-profit organization located in Chelsea, MA, dedicated to empowering individuals and families in need through a variety of comprehensive services. Founded in 1967 as part of the War on Poverty initiative, CAPIC addresses challenges related to poverty by offering programs in energy assistance, early education, substance use disorder services, and more. CAPIC remains committed to serving the Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop communities, ensuring access to essential services despite changes in federal policy. Their mission focuses on fostering self-sufficiency and advocating for the needs of those they serve, backed by a dedicated team and strong community partnerships. Generated from the website

Founded in 1974, Heading Home is a full-service emergency shelter and support solutions provider. Located in Cambridge, Mass., the home provides a series of programs in the categories of family shelters, family housing, permanent housing partnership, women's drop-in program, congregate transitional housing and homeless to housing. Heading Home also offers an array of legal and other support services. It is associated with a number of organizations, including Executive Office of Massachusetts Community Colleges, Cambridge Housing Authority and University of Pennsylvania.