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Boston emergency assistance programs

There are 144 emergency assistance organizations in the greater Boston metro area, including the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Framingham, Newton, and Waltham. Combined, these Boston metro emergency assistance programs employ 1,729 people, earn more than $372 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $231 million.
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Job trends for Boston emergency assistance programs

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
23
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
10
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
4
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of emergency assistance programs in Boston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
62
$250k to $1M
 
18
$1M to $5M
 
15
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of emergency assistance programs in Boston

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1-20 of 144

Cradles To Crayons

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school and at play.
Revenue
$48.9m
Assets
$33.1m
Employees
127
EIN
04-3584367
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)

SMOC's mission is to improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families by advocating for their needs and rights; providing services; educating the community; building a community of support; participating in coalitions.
Revenue
$169.3m
Assets
$66.5m
Employees
978
EIN
04-2389659
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Catie's Closet

Catie's Closet provides clothing and basic necessities to homeless or low-income students in-school, improving attendance and emotional well-being.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$8.2m
Employees
26
EIN
27-2531953
IRS type
501(c)(3)

FamilyAid

FamilyAid provides housing assistance and homelessness prevention services to empower parents and caregivers facing homelessness in Greater Boston.
Revenue
$24.2m
Assets
$35.1m
Employees
151
EIN
04-2105756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project Just Because

Project Just Because supports Massachusetts families in need by providing food, clothing, and essential supplies with compassion through various community programs.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
0
EIN
06-1728553
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP)

Through public and private partnerships we endeavor to assist families and individuals in our communities to improve the quality of their lives by minimizing the effects of poverty, promoting self-sufficiency and advocating for social change.
Revenue
$61.4m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
156
EIN
04-2391348
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Household Goods

Household Goods provides furniture and items to those in need, free of charge. It's a non-profit organization based in Acton, MA.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
5
EIN
04-3468139
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Beverly Bootstraps Community Services

Beverly Bootstraps Community Services provides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency.
Revenue
$4.7m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
47
EIN
04-3254507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pettengill House

Pettengill House empowers families with education, case management, and emergency assistance to promote personal development and stabilization.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$825.8k
Employees
18
EIN
04-3287827
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Interfaith Social Services

Interfaith Social Services supports South Shore residents through food assistance, mental health counseling, homelessness prevention, and seasonal programs for children in need.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
27
EIN
04-2104853
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Natick Service Council

The Organization's mission is to provide assistance and guidance to individuals in need. The organizations mission is toprovide assistance and guidance to individuals in need.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
20
EIN
04-2433772
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Wish Project

The Wish Project provides basic necessities to homeless families and people in need. They also offer service opportunities for the public.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$908.9k
Employees
14
EIN
20-3249145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greg Hill Foundation

Greg Hill Foundation matches donations to assist local families affected by tragedy, with a focus on the Boston Marathon bombing victims.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
0
EIN
27-2822487
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chai Hospitality Foundation

The Chai Hospitality Foundation operates a hospitality center offering temporary lodging, specialized meals, and mental health support services in Brookline, MA.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
5
EIN
92-0841829
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Give N' Glow

Give N' Glow empowers underserved women by providing affordable beauty products, fostering confidence and self-love while supporting those facing adversity.
Revenue
$853.0k
Assets
$728.6k
Employees
0
EIN
93-4494108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Operation Blessing

Operation Blessing, seeks to help needy and destitute families in crisis situations by providing food, furniture, clothing, and house hold necessities in a atmosphere of love, prayer, and encouragement.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$898.5k
Employees
14
EIN
02-0364878
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yad Chessed Fund

To provide emergency financial assistance and advice and guidance, with compassion and preserving dignity, to Jewish individuals in the greater boston and other parts of Massachusetts who are experiencing financial distress and food insecurity.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
10
EIN
30-0588290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The O'Connell House

The O'Connell House offers comprehensive services for women who have been trafficked and may also be pregnant or have a young child. It restores dignity and facilitates healing through the support of sister caregivers available 24/7.
Revenue
$930.9k
Assets
$856.8k
Employees
4
EIN
99-0390269
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Giving Circle / Paolucci Diane Ttee

The Giving Circle / Paolucci Diane Ttee provides financial assistance to the Suffolk family in need, addressing short-term hardships through employee donations.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
0
EIN
04-3484211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Service Network

CSN helps low and moderate income clients achieve self-sufficiency through access to knowledge, skills, and services for immediate and sustained success.
Revenue
$770.6k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
2
EIN
22-2621963
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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