Community Services/Non-Profits in Lowell, MA

“Mill City grows is an important organization in the Lowell community. We are so lucky to have them advocating for us through food programs, community gardening and other contributions.”

“Beautiful quilt exhibit on view now until Sept 16, 2023! Artists were not in their studios on a Saturday around noon, but a lovely place to browse art of a wide variety of media and styles.”

“The Lowell YMCA just upgraded the women’s locker room. Brand new shower heads are fantastic! Can’t thank Michael and Dennis enough! Also, a new mop. It’s the little things that make the Y so enjoyable!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“Currently under construction for new teen center. But My child loves the summer program, and the ability to choose how to structure her own day while still keeping her skills from school sharp with brain center and her active at gym and her FAVE music time, she got to play a violin and now its all she talks about! Staff is extremely friendly. We will be returning every summer!”

“Excellent experience at the saint vincent deport location. In lowell. Chris especially cares about the customer. All stuff I have talked to so far have also been good. But I want to give her a special shout out.”

“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.”