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Community Resource Center

Community Resource Center (CRC): The CRC is located at 55 Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown and is open to the public Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The CRC staff provides a wide range of antipoverty and social services on both a scheduled and drop-in basis. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with our Community Resource Coordinator please call 617-398-6242 or email [email protected].

Below is a representative listing of the services offered:

A variety of elder services for low income seniors including government funded homemaking and personal care, recreational activities, exercise programs, transportation services, medical support services, a daily lunch program, nutrition training, health screening, and health education services.

Internet based job search assistance, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and post interview thank you letters and emails.

Information about and referrals to education programs that will assist individuals to expand their marketability in the job market.

Weekly food distribution programs in collaboration with Fair Foods.

Positive parenting classes and parent support groups.

Healthy cooking classes and food shopping on a budget.

Classes in budget preparation and financial literacy training.

Assistance in accessing all forms of local, State,  Federal and corporate low-income support services such as fuel assistance, food stamps (SNAP), housing vouchers, WIC,  Summer Works jobs, and low cost internet and computers, etc.

Emergency support services for those that are: in need of food, clothing, shelter, transportation services to critical appointments; information about and/or referral to organizations that provide services for individuals/families dealing with issues of domestic violence, substance abuse/addiction, and/or mental health  concerns.

Basic health screening services for children and adults.

Winter coat drive for both adults and children.

Annual Holiday Gift Drive that provides seasonal gifts for over 400 children from low income families.

Annual Flea Market sale where gently used items are offered at greatly reduced pricing to the low income families of Charlestown.

Annual Community Luncheon.

Assistance and support to other local civic and nonprofit organizations by actively participating in community wide collaborations/joint ventures that are directed at improving the quality of life for all in our community.