Town of Cohasset - Council on Elder Affairs
The Mission of Cohasset Elder Affairs is to offer outstanding Programs and Services that provide for the physical, social and emotional needs of our older adults by assisting them to lead independent, stimulating and self-reliant lives as members of the Community.
3 North Main Street, Cohasset, MA 02025, 781-383-9112
South Shore Elder Services
This organization coordinates in-home and community- based services designed to help elders remain in their homes. They service the 11 surrounding towns on the South Shore with everything from Meals on Wheels to home health aids etc. They are funded through the State of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, as well as private contributions and work closely with each of the towns Council on Aging programs to supplement the services that may not be provided in each town.
159 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA 02184, 781-848-3910
Scituate Animal Shelter
Established in 1992 through a generous bequest from Eleanor R. Haughey, the Scituate Animal Shelter is an independent, non-profit shelter dedicated to the protection of animals and the advancement of their welfare. The shelter receives no local, state or federal funding and depends solely on private donations to cover its annual operating budget. They provide a wide variety of services including a safe caring environment for stray and unwanted animals, careful placement for all adoptable animals, educational outreach, spay-neuter assistance & feral cat management. Since 1992, over 4,300 dogs, cats, rabbits, hedgehogs, ferrets, birds, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters have benefited from our Shelter’s services and have been adopted into loving homes.
780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Rt. 3A), Scituate, MA 02066, 781-544-4533
Wellspring Hull
"A Hand Up, Not A Handout", Wellspring of Hull is a non-profit organization that offers domestic violence intervention programs, crisis counseling, and adult learning programs. Wellspring's mission is to provide support & skills to people facing challenges to their financial, physical or emotional well-being in order to help them achieve independence and self-sufficiency.
Wellspring of Hull 814 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045, 781-925-3211
Vinny Harte, Executive Director
Youth Health Connection
This group is run through The South Shore Hospital and serves the youth of Southeastern Massachusetts. They are dedicated to the positive mental and physical health and well being of the youth population within this geographical area. Their goals are achieved through educational programs and outreach, utilizing their networks in the surrounding communities comprised of youth, parents, educators, law enforcement, clergy and healthcare providers. They respond to issues such as teen suicide, depression, grief, obesity and other health issues that compromise physical and mental well being.
Barbara Green Ph.D., Medical Director, 781-749-9227 ext. 3
Kim Noble R.N B.S, M.B.A 781-749-7415 kimberly_noble@sshosp.org
South Shore VNA,100 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
"Community of Concern" Parenting Resource
In 1998, as a response to a real need for a publication that could help both parents and students gain a better understanding of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, parents - from Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Maryland, wrote and published a booklet, "A Parent's Guide for the Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use."
The primary focus of Community of Concern is to help keep our alcohol and drug free. Their mission is to educate parents and build partnerships so that we may coordinate our efforts to keep our children alcohol, tobacco and other drug free.
Free New and "Gently " Used Prom Dresses
The Fairy GodMother Project of Massachusetts , Inc. is an organization that collects donations of new and "gently worn" formal dresses and accessories and donates them to financially disadvantaged students in Massachusetts, so the can attend their school formal occasions in style.
Donations of formal dresses, shoes, purses, jewelry, gift certificates and money are accepted throughout the year. We also accept new, unopened makeup and nylons. Monetary donations are always welcome and are needed to cover expenses such as transporting and storing the dresses, purchasing dress racks and hangers.
Fairy GodMother Project of Massachusetts, Inc.
P.O. Box 222, Raynham Center MA, 02768
(508) 824-7748 | Email: FairyGodMotherProject@yahoo.com