Community Works Members

Community Works is a portfolio of 12 local social justice organizations providing Massachusetts residents a unique opportunity to invest in long-term systemicwlogo littlec change. Community Works members have joined forces to work for affordable housing, quality health care, environmental justice, civil rights, safe neighborhoods, economic equity, and youth leadership. Contributions to Community Works are divided evenly among our full member organizations.

In addition to providing needed services, Community Works member organizations challenge the conditions that have put individuals and families in need – economic inequality, discrimination, and injustice. Through education, organizing, and advocacy programs, Community Works’ organizations get people involved in creating real change in their communities.

MEMBER ENVELOPE LABELS (PDF for download)

MEMBER CONTACT LIST (PDF for download)

Member Descriptions


Boston Self Help Center (BSH)
Created by and for people with a disability or chronic illness, BSH improves access to services through peer-driven information sharing, counseling and advocacy training.
http://bostonselfhelpcenter.org/
617-277-0080 voice/TTY


The Cambridge Women’s Center
A welcoming, safe space providing peer counseling, wellness services, and educational opportunities to all who identify as women, free of charge.
www.cambridgewomenscenter.org

 


4_CWB_LH_12_11_09.inddCommunities Without Borders
Massachusetts volunteers build community to community relationships to provide education for AIDS orphans, primarily in Africa.
www.communitieswithoutborders.org

 


cubConcerned United Birthparents (CUB)
Works with birthparents, adoptees and adoptive parents to educate, advocate and promote reform of adoption policy and practice in the best interest of the child.
www.cubirthparents.org

 


Logo res fileGreater Four Corners Action Coalition
Spearheads efforts with low-income residents and people of color in this Dorchester neighborhood to increase job opportunities, improve transportation services and address crime and safety.
www.gfcac.org

 


HYCCHawthorne Youth and Community Center (HYCC)
Prepares youth for academic, career, and personal success through diverse educational, cultural, recreational and vocational programming, and empowers Highland Park residents to address community issues.
http://hyccroxbury.org/

 


Mental Patients Liberation Front (MPLF)/ Ruby Rogers Center
Provides peer-run alternatives to traditional mental health services through projects at the Ruby Rogers Advocacy and Drop-In Center and the Homeless Empowerment Advisory Project.
617-625-9933


obos new logoOur Bodies Ourselves
Shares unique evidence-based information and expert advocacy to promote the improved health and well-being of women and their families, locally and around the world.
www.ourbodiesourselves.org


paige smallPaige Academy
Fosters academic excellence, individual worth and collective responsibility through an African-centered, culturally affirming and developmentally-based Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Technology program for children under twelve.
www.paigeacademy.org


ppuflogo_new-1Poor People’s United Fund (PPUF)
Offers vital support to poor, homeless, hungry and elderly people and emphasizes the moral and ethical dimensions of poverty.
www.ppuf.org

 


155668_146981965353001_4063566_nThe Welcome Project
Partners with Somerville’s immigrant community at the Mystic Public Housing Development and surrounding neighborhoods to access services and be engaged in civic and community life.
www.welcomeproject.org


downloadThe YWCA Cambridge
YWCA Cambridge is a social justice organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
www.ywcacam.org