Member & Affiliate Agencies
Member Agencies
American Red Cross
Disaster Cycle Services Program — Immediate local assistance, guidance and support to individuals and families after a fire on an as-needed basis
The Arc of Greater Fall River
Family Support and Advocacy Program — Supports and educates parents/guardians on advocacy for their child
Community Education Program — Educates students about inclusion and how to advocate for people of all abilities
Boys & Girls Club of Fall River
Student Membership — Supports ongoing programs for local youth including tutoring, arts, computer literacy, sports, and more
Fall River YMCA
Afterschool Program — Structured after school program for children who do not otherwise qualify for assistance
BayCoast Educational Achievement Center — Encourages education and learning through volunteer-based programs
Family Service Association
Behavioral Health Center — Supports clients with a lapse in insurance coverage to continue accessing services.
Kids Academy — High quality childcare and educational programming for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Greater Fall River RE-CREATION
Neighborhood Training Center — Offers one-on-one education for those looking to complete their HiSET (high school equivalency) exam
Ninth Street Day Nursery
Access to high-quality preschool services with developmentally appropriate curriculum
People, Incorporated
United Partnerships — Collaboration with Resiliency Preparatory Academy to provide alternative education to at-risk students
Community Supports Program — Access to outings and events for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Diabetes Association
Improves the health and well-being of individuals with diabetes through education and disease management, including summer camp for children with diabetes. A program of People, Inc
Samaritans of Fall River/New Bedford, Inc.
Crisis Hotline — Confidentially addresses the needs of individuals facing isolation, depression or thoughts of suicide
SER-Jobs for Progress
Placement Program — Creates an individualized plan for success including employment training, HiSET and ESL classes
SSTAR
Women’s Center — Provides a supportive community for women struggling with addiction disorders
Family Healthcare Center — Primary care services for individuals, regardless of ability to pay
Steppingstone, Inc.
The Graduate Program — Provides extended mental health counselling, employment counseling and other supportive services
Affiliate Agencies
Child & Family Services
Mental health services and family support programs
Fall River Deaconess Home
Residential education and family support programs for young women ages 11-22
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
Year–round leadership programming and summer camp for girls
Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry
Food assistance to those in need in the Fall River community
HealthFirst Family Care Center
Affordable, quality medical and dental services
Katie Brown Educational Program
Teaching middle and high school students how to avoid and prevent relationship violence
Our Sisters’ Place
Confidentially located emergency shelter and resources for battered women and their children
S.H.A.R.E Foundation
Develops adaptive technology for non-verbal adults and children
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Legal assistance, advocacy, and representation in civil matters to eligible low-income residents
SMILES Mentoring
Mentoring program for children at risk of dropping out of school. A program of People, Inc.
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association
Home healthcare services and education
Hospice Care
Medical care and support for terminally ill individuals and their families.
Southeast Family Services
Emergency shelter, transitional assistance, and follow-up services for homeless families
Veteran’s Association of Bristol County
Outreach center for veterans offering counseling, food pantry, hygiene items, office services, events, etc