Community Programs and Public Service

The following organizations strengthen communities by offering services rooted in neighborhood cohesion and promise of improved quality of life. Programs address areas of adult literacy, ESL, youth leadership, urban and rural poverty, heritage preservation, and volunteerism, to name a few.

Note: Career Services Office offers no endorsement of and assumes no liability for the currency, accuracy, or availability of any information on these sites.

Acelero Learning, New York, NY
Partners with local communities to provide comprehensive experiences that enrich the lives of young children and their families.

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc (ABCD), Boston, MA
Promotes self-help for people and neighborhoods.

Adult Literacy Resource Institute, Boston, MA
Delivers adult literacy/basic education/ESOL programs in Greater Boston area.

American Youth Work Center/Youth Today, Washington, DC
Dedicates resources to helping people help youth.

Americorps National Civilian Community Corps, Washington, DC
Strengthens communities and develops leaders through direct, team-based national and community service.

Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, Boston, MA
Helps girls reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships with women.

Bright Horizons, Boston, MA
Operates network of dedicated back-up child centers and manages back-up care programs within full-service centers.

Building Blocks International, San Francisco, CA
Brings management expertise to community-based organizations that enable children to thrive in developing countries.

Cal Corps Public Service Center, San Francisco, CA
Provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills.

Charlestown Lacrosse, Charlestown, MA
Provides the youth of Charlestown with safe and effective athletic and scholastic programs.

City Year, Boston, MA
Brings together young people from diverse backgrounds for a challenging and rewarding year of full-time community service.

Columbia Park Boys and Girls Club, San Francisco, CA
Works with children of all backgrounds to become responsible citizens and community leaders.

Communities in Schools, Washington, DC
Connects community resources with schools that encourage young people to learn successfully, stay in school and prepare for life.

Community Learning Center, Cambridge, MA
Prepares adult learners for the GED and full participation in society by offering basic reading, writing, mathematics, ESL and computer skills.

Corporation for National and Community Service, Washington, DC
Improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering.

Crittention Women's Union, Boston, MA
Dedicates its efforts to moving low-income and at-risk women and families out of poverty and into lives of personal and economic independence.

Crossway Community, Inc, Washington, DC
Promotes learning, creativity, and community for families of all ethnic and economic backgrounds with a focus on outreach to low-income, at-risk families.

Educational Alliance, The, New York, NY
Provides cultural and educational opportunities where public programs are in short supply to mentally and socially impaired community members.

Everywoman's Center, Amherst, MA
Sponsors programs designed to serve and empower women.

Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation Inc, Boston, MA
Engages students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice and anti-Semitism, promoting the development of a more humane and inform citizenry.

Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Dorchester, MA - Equips students with the attitude, skills and experience to graduate from college and positively impact their community.

Food Project, The, Lincoln, MA
Organizes a productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds to work together growing healthy food for city residents.

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), New York, NY
Works to enhance the quality of life for children and families in some of New York City's most devastated neighborhoods.

International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), Washington, DC
As an information clearing house on elections, rule of law, governance and civil society, provides professional advice and technical assistance in promoting democracy.

LEAP, New Haven, CT
Offers comprehensive, community-based programs to children from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Connecticut.

Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, Inc, New York, NY
Provides after school and summer programs that help build happy, healthy and productive lives for thousands of New York City's most vulnerable kids.

Massachusetts Partnership for Healthy Communities, Dorchester, MA
Implements community health and medical research programs that work in complementary ways to support health improvement workers.

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), Boston, MA
Protects and promotes the rights and well-being of children and families.

Mother and Child Health Coalition (MCHC), Kansas City, MO
Helps every mother and child in the Kansas City area to be healthy.

NetAid, New York, NY
Educates, inspires and empowers young people in the plight to fight global poverty.

Phipps Houses Group, The, New York, NY
Builds and sustains enduring communities.

Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC
Promotes volunteerism.

Project HEALTH, Boston, MA
Unites creative energy of undergraduates, expert knowledge of medical professionals and the first-hand experience of families to ensure that every child grows up free from the obstacles imposed by poor health.

Rural School and Community Trust, Washington, DC
Improves community life by strengthening ties between rural schools and communities and engaging students in community projects.

San Francisco Education Fund, San Francisco, CA
Improves and supports public schools in ensuring that all student needs are met for the full participation in economic, civic and cultural life of society.

StreetSquash, New York, NY
After-school youth enrichment program that combines academic tutoring with squash instruction, community service, and one-on-one mentoring.

United Way of Tri-State, New York, NY
Area-specific fundraising partnership.

United Teen Equality Center, Lowell, MA
Provides a safe and multicultural place of belonging emphasizing the holistic development of Lowell's young people, ages 13-23, particularly those most often overlooked and labeled as "at-risk."

Urban Strategies Council, San Francisco, CA
Reduces poverty and transforms low-income neighborhoods into vibrant, healthy communities.

VISTA, Washington, DC
Places individuals with community-based agencies that ease problems caused by urban and rural poverty.

West Ed, San Francisco, CA
Commits resources to improved learning at all stages of life, from infancy to adulthood, in school and out.

YMCA, Boston, MA
Dedicates resources to improving community life and offering programs to help all reach their full potential.

YWCA, Boston, MA
Creates opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and common vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people.