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Mothers for Justice and Equality is deeply committed to supporting families impacted by social stresses such as food insecurity, health scares, job losses, homelessness, domestic violence, street and gun violence, and related issues. We aim to be a source of strength, resolution, and support during difficult times.

If you are in need of support, please click the button below to get started.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and compassion as we work to serve our community fairly and equitably. We will continue to advocate for additional support so more families can be reached in the future.

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ADOPT-A-FAMILY

Zip Code: 02118 

ADDICTION SERVICES

Zip Code: 02118 

  • Project ASSERT 
    • 771 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118 
    • 617-414-4388 

ADULT EDUCATION

Zip Code: 02129 – Charlestown 

Zip Code: 02111 – Downtown  

Zip Code: 02120 – Roxbury 

  • Year Up 
    • 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120 
    • (617) 542-1533 

Zip Code: 02116 – South End 

BASIC NEEDS / FAMILY SERVICES

Zip Code: 02210 – Seaport 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Zip Code: 02118 

CLOTHING / ARTICLES ASSISTANCE

Zip Code: 02118 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Zip Code: 02110 – Downtown Boston 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL ASSAULT

Zip Code: 02118 

EARLY CHILDHOOD / FAMILY SUPPORT

Zip Code: 02118 

Zip Code: 02122 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02125 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02127 – South Boston 

  • South Boston WIC 
    • 386 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 
    • (617) 464-5850 

Zip Code: 02128 – East Boston 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Zip Code: 02111 – Downtown Boston 

Zip Code: 02119 – Roxbury 

  • Urban Edge 
    • 1542 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119 
    • 617-989-9315 

Zip Code: 02120 – Roxbury 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (TENANTS)

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (HOMEOWNERS)

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

  • Boston HomeWorks 
    • The Boston Home Center, 26 Court Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 

FINANCIAL COACHING

Zip Code: 02119– Roxbury 

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AGENCIES

Zip Code: 02201 – Boston City Hall 

Zip Code: 02111 – Downtown Boston 

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

Zip Code: 02118 – South End 

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES

Zip Code: 02118 

Zip Code: 02111 

Zip Code: 02120 

Zip Code: 02114 – West End 

Zip Code: 02115 – Longwood 

Zip Code: 02122 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02126 – Mattapan 

Zip Code: 02125 – Dorchester 

HOUSING SERVICES

Zip Code: 02138–02141 – Cambridge 

  • Heading Home 
    • 479 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 
    • 617-864-8140 
    • 22 Lopez Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141 
    • 617-864-8140 
    • 265 Rindge Ave #1, Cambridge, MA 02140 
    • 617-864-8140 
  • Youth on Fire 
    • 1 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 
    • 617-661-2805 

Zip Code: 02122 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02125 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02111 – Downtown Boston 

  • HomeStart 
    • 105 Chauncy Street, Suite 502, Boston, MA 02111 
    • 617-542-0338 

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

Zip Code: 02110 – Downtown Boston 

Zip Code: 02128 – East Boston 

  • East Boston CDC 
    • 72 Marginal St, East Boston, MA 02128 
    • (617) 569-5590 

Zip Code: 02116 – South End 

  • Haley House 
    • 23 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116 
    • (617) 236-8132 

Zip Code: 02127 – South Boston 

Zip Code: 02130 – Jamaica Plain 

Zip Code: 02120 – Roxbury 

Zip Code: 02114 – West End 

FOOD PANTRY / FOOD ASSISTANCE

Zip Code: 02128 – East Boston 

  • Project Bread 
    • 145 Border St, Boston, MA 02128 
    • (617) 723-5000 

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

  • Paulist Center 
    • 5 Park Street Place, Boston, MA 02108 
    • (617) 742-4460 

Zip Code: 02116 – South End / Back Bay 

  • 2 Dollar-A-Bag 
    • 70 St Botolph St, Boston, MA 02116 
    • (617) 427-5200 

Zip Code: 02118 – Roxbury / South End 

Zip Code: 02121 – Dorchester / Roxbury 

Zip Code: 02124 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02122 – Dorchester 

  • 2 Dollar-A-Bag (multiple sites) 
    • 10 Parish St, Dorchester, MA 02122 
    • 1500 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122 
    • 42 Charles St, Boston, MA 02122 
    • Dorchester Ave & Dix St, Boston, MA 02122 

Zip Code: 02125 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02126 – Mattapan 

Zip Code: 02127 – South Boston 

Zip Code: 02130 – Jamaica Plain 

Zip Code: 02131 – Roslindale 

  • Roslindale WIC 
    • 4159 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 
    • 617-325-8404 
  • Multiple Locations (WIC Programs) 
    • Brighton WIC – 02135 
    • Everett WIC – 02149 
    • Malden WIC – 02148 
    • Somerville WIC – 02145 
    • Quincy WIC – 02169 
    • Randolph WIC – 02368 
    • Revere WIC – 02151 

Zip Code: 02111 

Zip Code: 02118 

Zip Code: 02120 

FUEL ASSISTANCE

Zip Code: 02210 – Seaport 

Zip Code: 02130 – Jamaica Plain 

Zip Code: 02131 – Roslindale 

Zip Code: 02136 – Hyde Park 

IMMIGRATION / CITIZENSHIP SERVICES

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

Zip Code: 02114 – North End 

Zip Code: 02116 – South End 

Zip Code: 02109 – Downtown 

Zip Code: 02122 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02126 – Mattapan 

Zip Code: 02128 – East Boston 

 

 

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

Zip Code: 02114 – West End 

  • Housing Court 
    • 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 
    • (617) 788-8485 

Zip Code: 02111 – Downtown Boston 

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Zip Code: 02111 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

  • JVS Boston 
    • 75 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110 
    • (617) 399-3131 

SHELTER

Zip Code: 02118 

Zip Code: 02111 

  • FamilyAid Boston 
    • 711 Atlantic Ave at 17 East Street, Boston, MA 02111 
    • (617) 542-7286 
  • Kingston House 
    • 39 Kingston Street, Boston, MA 02111 
    • (617) 482-8819

Zip Code: 02114 – West End 

Zip Code: 02118 – Roxbury 

Zip Code: 02124 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02122 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02125 – Dorchester 

  • Queen of Peace 
    • 410 Quincy St, Dorchester, MA 02125 
    • 617-288-4182 
  • St. Mary’s Shelter 
    • 90 Cushing Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125 
    • 617-436-8600 
    • Hotline: 617-436-3944 

Zip Code: 02128 – East Boston 

Zip Code: 02130 – Jamaica Plain 

Zip Code: 02138 – Cambridge 

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION

Zip Code: 02210 – Seaport 

VETERANS SERVICES

Zip Code: 02114 – West End 

VICTIM SERVICES

Zip Code: 02108 – Downtown Boston 

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Zip Code: 02118 – Roxbury / South End 

Zip Code: 02120 

Zip Code: 02124 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02122 – Dorchester 

Zip Code: 02126 – Mattapan 

Zip Code: 02128 – East Boston 

Zip Code: 02130 – Jamaica Plain 

  • YMCA Achievers 
    • 3134 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02130 
    • 617-522-0946 

Zip Code: 02131 – Roslindale 

Zip Code: 02132 – West Roxbury 

Zip Code: 02136 – Hyde Park 

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