Spanish American Center

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council is a private, nonprofit agency, designated as the official federal and state antipoverty agency for the Greater Lawrence area in Massachusetts. Greater Lawrence Community Action Council originated in 1965 as the Lawrence Community Action Council, and changed its name in 1966. It offers various programs and services to encourage and promote the improvement of community life in Greater Lawrence, with special emphasis on the initiation of programs in education, social services, child care, health, housing youth employment and related fields. Since its inception, the council has worked with local, state and federal governments and private agencies for creating opportunities for people living in poverty. The organization serves more than 20,000 clients in a variety of programs, including child health, energy, and social and community service programs. The organization is located in Lawrence.

Established in 1985, Sommerville Homeless Coalition is a provider of housing and support services to more than 600 men, women and children. The agency s emergency response programs include an adult and family shelter and food services. It serves families, adults and disabled individuals. Sommerville Homeless Coalition specializes in providing housing and case management services. The agency works with a staff of over 2,000 volunteers. It also offers affordable housing, homeless prevention and home-based support services. Sommerville Homeless Coalition provides transportation assistance, financial literacy and crisis assistance services. The agency offers services to more than 200 clients each year. Sommerville Homeless Coalition is located in Somerville, Mass.

East Boston Social Centers is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services for more than 1,000 children, families and senior citizens. Located in East Boston, Mass., it offers childcare programs, after-school activities, meetings, conferences, day and overnight camps. Its programs for seniors include monthly field trips and several social and recreational activities. It organizes movie screenings, dance, exercise, and art and craft classes. Its senior nutrition program offers classes in fitness and wellness. The organization runs an after-school program that serves students in the ages of eleven to seventeen. Its youth network provides academic assistance, disease prevention education, leadership training, cultural exploration and socio-recreational activities. It offers volunteering activities associated with its different programs. Its Playschool offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for children, including educational computer games, field trips to museums and historical landmarks and environmental awareness activities.