Family Service Bureau- Emergency Assistance
Servicing the entire metro Boston area
Open Monday - Friday from 8:30 - 4:00 pm.
Please call to schedule an appointment. A wide variety of assistance is offered to individuals and families in need and is available on an as-needed basis. Each person is given individual attention during the process of intake, evaluation, and case management. After an assessment of need, family qualifications and program requirements, assistance may be given in areas such as:
utility assistance
through the Good Neighbor Energy Fund
clothing assistance
food/grocery store vouchers
rental/mortgage assistance
counseling
referrals and case management
When appropriate, referrals are given to other agencies that may better serve the client's needs (such as food stamps, employment resources, and housing services). Holiday Assistance - Seasonal
Special efforts are made to assist individuals and families during the Holiday season with food baskets, toys, and winter clothing. Gymnasium
Open Monday - Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Karate Classes
Offered on Tuesdays from 6pm- 7:30pm. Please call for details. Youth Programs
After-school programs
Offered Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 6:00 pm. Snacks are served. All recreational activities are open after homework is completed. A variety of activities are featured to keep the after-school program interesting and enjoyable for kids. In addition to homework and tutorial assistance, we offer a rotating schedule of computer center activities, Bible study, Karate, gym free play, billiard games, basketball, and music and singing classes. Sunbeams
Offered Wednesday afternoons (6:00pm-7:00pm). For girls ages 6 - 11. Recreational and educational program teaching a wide assortment of skills with particular focus on leadership and service (similar to the Girl Scouts of America's Brownies). Girl Guards
Offered Tuesday afternoons. For girls ages 12 - 17. Recreational and educational program teaching a wide assortment of skills with particular focus on leadership and service (similar to the Girl Scouts of America). Camp Wonderland Camperships - Seasonal Program
Each summer, we provide children with an opportunity to camp and experience a week filled with fun programs at our Camp Wonderland in Sharon, Mass. Camp Wonderland is a fully-licensed and accredited camp that offers affordable, one-week vacations to children whose families may otherwise not be able to send their child to camp. We give kids a chance to take a summer vacation where they can experience nature, make new friends, and develop new talents all in a safe and supportive environment. Activities include pontoon boat rides, swimming in the lake, arts & crafts, music education, sporting activities, games, and Bible study. Price is based on the size of the child's family and their income, and in cases of extreme hardship, may be subsidized.
