Basic Needs — Lowell & Boston

Who We Are

For over a century, Catholic Charities Boston has helped vulnerable individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds. One of the most comprehensive non-profit providers of social services in Massachusetts, we offer over 70 programs across more than 20 locations throughout Greater Boston, with 450 employees serving thousands of individuals and families annually within the four core areas of Basic Needs, Family & Youth Services, Refugee & Immigrant Services, and Adult Education & Workforce Development. 

Rooted in our faith mission, we address critical social justice issues with compassion and aim to break the cycles of poverty in our communities.


What We Do

The Basic Needs Program helps individuals and families facing financial hardship access to essential resources that promote stability and self-sufficiency. Through emergency living assistance, food support, and connections to counseling and other services, we help community members navigate difficult circumstances with dignity and compassion.

All Basic Needs program volunteers are required to complete the volunteer waiver and review the volunteer policies prior to serving.