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Bridgewell
Bridgewell offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. Bridgewell focuses on the abilities of individuals and approaches service delivery as a partnership, respecting the needs and desires of each individual. This person-centered approach allows us to support and respect the people we serve, as well as to foster their independence. Our services include: Affordable Housing Behavioral Health Services Continuing Education for Professionals Day Services Employment Training and Education Homeless Services Recreational Services Residential Services Substance Abuse Services

Citizens Inn
Everyone deserves safety, dignity and hope to have shelter from the weather, heal when they are sick, and share meals in a place where they can grow and flourish as part of a community. For 34 years, Citizens Inn, Inc., now merged with Haven from Hunger, has worked toward ending homelessness and hunger across the North Shore. Our mission calls us to support everyone with dignity and respect, as they live in our emergency shelter, Citizens Inn Between; our sober living transitional housing shelter, Citizens Inn Transition; our affordable housing units, Citizens Inn Homes; or join us for meals as part of our Citizens Inn Haven from Hunger program.

Haven from Hunger
Families and individuals who struggle to put food on the table turn to Haven from Hunger for help. Our hunger-relief programs include a food pantry, community dinners, and summer meals for low-income children. We serve residents of Peabody, Salem, and Lynnfield.

North Shore Community Action Programs, Inc.
North Shore Community Action Programs, Inc. (NSCAP) serves more than 12,000 people each year with innovative social services that help low-income families and individuals find the stability they need to rise out of poverty. Founded in 1965, NSCAP is the designated anti-poverty agency serving Peabody, Salem, Beverly, Danvers, and surrounding communities. NSCAP provides a range of programs and services in five key areas: EDUCATION & TRAINING - Adult Basic Education: Three levels of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)classes. - Salem CyberSpace: Computer literacy, training for adults and after-school programs for youth. ECONOMIC STABILIZATION - Asset Development: An 8-session financial-literacy training and matched savings program. - Help with Rent and Utilities: Financial assistance for those at risk of becoming homeless. - Help Filing for Benefits: Help with applications for Social Security, Disability, and MassHealth. - Tax-Preparation Services: Free help preparing taxes and filing for the Earned-Income Tax Credit. HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION - Housing Pathways: Emergency shelter and support services for homeless families. - Housing for People with AIDS: Services for homeless and at-risk individuals who are HIV positive. - Crisis Intervention/Advocacy: Connects homeless and at-risk families with crucial resources. - Housing Law: Legal help for those at risk of being evicted or of losing a housing subsidy. ENERGY SERVICES - Fuel Assistance: Help with the cost of heating for low-income families and individuals. - Energy Conservation: Weatherization services, heating system repair, and appliance replacement. HOME CARE - Helps low-income elders live independently through personal care and health related services.

North Shore Community Development Coalition
North Shore CDC invests strategically in real estate, in community and civic engagement and in quality, neighborhood-based programming that brings opportunity to low-income residents. Together, our neighborhood revitalization model has transformed long-neglected communities into safe, vibrant neighborhoods in Salem, Beverly, and Peabody.

Northeast Arc, Inc.
Northeast Arc's Peabody-based programs include the ArcWorks Community Art Center at 22 Foster Street and several residences. The goal of NeArc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by providing programs and services through our Residential, Day Service, Family Support and Administrative Divisions. Services include early intervention, a day care and preschool, advocacy, school to work transition services, vocational training, job placement, day habilitation, autism support, recreational programs, an art program, family support, personal care assistance and residential homes for our neighbors with disabilities. At Northeast Arc we help people live their best possible lives from birth to end-of-life.

Torigian YMCA
The Torigian YMCA is a staple in the Peabody community. Serving 11,000 members each year in programs focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, the YMCA is a partner with the community in fighting obesity, supporting education and family advocacy. This YMCA never turns away anyone for "inability to pay". In fact, in 2012, the Torigian YMCA provided over $300,000 in financial aid.