Community Services/Non-Profits in Lowell, MA

“This is a must-go if you are in the area. It is such a wonderful place filled with artwork from local artists. You can buy gifts for family, friends, or yourself. You can also just step in to find an inspiration for yourself.”

“YMCA! Pretty good spot to play basketball at. Nice court and cool people working ?. Only down side is that i walked into the men’s locker room and i saw 10 peepees ?”

“Community team works ...They help with rent,moving cost,first n last,back rent,utilities, fuel assistance, does free taxes,helps with furniture clothings etc etc.”

“I grew up going to MCG's farmers markets and now I've worked for them for the past few summers. They are doing incredible work and the organization is filled with passionate, inspiring, and fun people! I would recommed anyone to work, volunteer, or interact with them!!”

“A place of their own: where girls and young women thrive, fulfill curiosities, experience New adventures and see clearly life's possibilities and the road to achieve them. The Director is hands on each and every day- a mentor and the board too is active, involved and of the community. It has, for decades, been a secure, nurturing and safe environment for our community girls and young women. .. a treasure.”

“I love this store. My husband recently passed away. I am on a very limited income. I love getting my clothes here. The prices are very very reasonable. I get a lot of compliments from my friends. The store is so clean. The staff is the best. I try to go here at least once a week.”

“My wife and I attended they parenting class they have during the evening hours, they provide daycare and food, bring your own drinks, we recently took full custody of our 3 yr old nephew, he was previously taken by dcf once and about to be taken for a second time, the first time dcf had diagnosed with PTSD and other disorders, he was pretty far behind in speech and other cognitive skills, shortly after taking custody and providing a safe and structure environment, he started talking more and his eating habits progressed then the dentist discovered severe bottle rot, they scheduled emergency oral surgery and in an effort to save as many teeth as possible she capped 14 of the back top and bottom teeth, she had to extract the top front teeth, the bottom front 4 we're ok and left alone, this however slowed his speech even further and we had to change his whole eating habits, which now also created a great deal of digestive issues and irregular bowel movements, early intervention and the Lowell school system has been really great, he started preschool at the end of last year, his speech and vocabulary is now amazing, he uses words that are above my grade level, lol, we are still in the painstakingly process of getting him a fill evaluation from the childrens floating hospital, 9 month to now we are told over a year wait list, they say that they are catching up now and it should be shortly, all that being said, we wanted to make sure that we raise him properly and address his issues correctly, the course was a 6 week class and you receive a certificate at the end, with him just starting preschool and work schedules I missed to many to receive my certificate, however I did learn a lot of newly acquired parenting skills, he is doing great this year, live the Lowell school system, he talk up a storm even with four front missing teeth, it will be a few years before they grow back but that hasn't slowed him down one bit, I plan on attending the class again this year, reguardless of the cert of completion, I myself learn a great deal about coping and different way to handle his out bursts and complete mental break downs, now that we have learned how to better address his issues his break down almost non existent, certainly can not wait for the classes to start”

“As a single mother, I noticed there tends to be a lot of shame directed at us from our society at times. I have heard plenty of criticism personally about being a single mother, as if it was my fault that the biological father decided not to be a parent or present in their lives.That stress, on top of financial stress can be crippling and makes it harder to push forward at times while raising happy healthy children.With this being said, WIC Lowell office has been so supportive over the years for both of my children. They have been educational, and responsive. The staff has been friendly and efficient. I absolutely love this office and am happy to share my wonderful experience I have had with them. They help give back a sense of security, and stability when it comes to providing for your children as a single parent. This is our last few months with WIC as my son will be 5 years old. I would like to thank all of the WIC staff for your support and help. I hope the staff understands how important their role is on this earth, helping children and families in need of this support. Much love to you all. Much love to all of the families who utilize WIC. You have all done an amazing job and have had a tremendous positive impact on mine, and my children’s lives. Thank YOU.”