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Kids waiting for Jerry's Ice cream

Teens in the Youth Connect Summer Nights program wait in line for Jerry’s ice cream.

Kid's signing up for Library cards.

Signing up for library cards and checking out books on a Friday afternoon with Libby!

Trax

Trax is a frequent visitor and loves the new gym at Friendly House.

Shelter Photo

Getting our first distribution of Dignity Matters menstrual products and underwear for women and girls in our shelters.

Representative Mary Keefe group photo

All of our afterschoolers enjoyed welcoming Representative Mary Keefe to Friendly House.

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FOOD PANTRIES
SOCIAL SERVICES
YOUTH PROGRAMS

Founded as a settlement house in 1920, the mission of Friendly House is to further the educational, social, individual and family development of residents of Worcester, Massachusetts. Our focus is on helping the entire family, especially those under-served and under-resourced. Your generosity is critical to our success and there are many ways to give. Donations help us ensure essential services and support for thousands of people in Worcester. We appreciate your partnership!

WHAT WE DO

YOUTH

After and Out-of-School programs for kids ages 6 – 18 including afterschool program, summer camp, YouthConnect, teen drop-in, and YouthHoops basketball programs

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HOUSING/SHELTER

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for families providing extensive housing search and services to help families to improve their long-term financial well-being and independence

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FOOD SECURITY

Regular monthly and emergency access to fresh vegetables, fruit, milk and meat along with shelf-stable food and baby formula at 4 locations across Worcester, and prepared child meals delivered to youth-serving organizations across Worcester

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SOCIAL SERVICES

Immediate and intensive individualized assistance with needs related to housing, immigration, translation services, access to benefits, form preparation and notary public

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LOCATIONS

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MISSION PARTNERS

FRIENDLY HOUSE FOOD PANTRIES

Friendly House
36 Wall Street
508-755-4362

Monday and Wednesday: 12:00–4:30pm
Friday: 9:30am–3:00pm

 

Quinsigamond Village Community Center
16 Greenwood Street
508-755-7481

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am–3:00pm
Friday: emergencies–call first

 

Plumley Village
16 Laurel Street
508-755-3989

Tuesday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00pm

 

Green Island Neighborhood Center
50 Canton Street
508-890-2737

Wednesday: 11:00am–2:00pm
Thursday: 1:00–4:00pm

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FRIENDLY HOUSE SOCIAL SERVICES

Friendly House
36 Wall Street
508-755-4362

Monday and Wednesday: 12:00–4:30pm
Friday: 9:30am–3:00pm

 

Quinsigamond Village Community Center
16 Greenwood Street
508-755-7481

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am–3:00pm
Friday: emergencies–call first

 

Plumley Village
16 Laurel Street
508-755-3989

Tuesday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Friday: 12:00-4:00pm

 

South Worcester Neighborhood Center
47 Camp Street
508-757-8344

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am–1:30pm
Wednesday: 11:30am–1:30pm

 

Green Island Neighborhood Center
50 Canton Street
508-890-2737

Wednesday: 11:00am–2:00pm
Thursday: 1:00–4:00pm

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FRIENDLY HOUSE YOUTH PROGRAMS

For general inquiries: 267-257-9519
or email acorazzini@friendlyhousema.org

Afterschool Program hours:
Monday through Friday: 2:00–5:30pm
Tuesday through Friday for February and April vacation weeks: 8:30am–5:30pm

Full Days: November 5th, November 27th, January 2nd, January 3rd

Youth Hoops:

Season runs September 30th -November 22nd and includes 3 weeks of Saturday games and 7 weeks of practice.Week 8 is the tournament.
Practice weeknights: 5:30–7:30pm
Games Saturdays: between 9:00am–5:00pm

Youth Connect Summer Nights:
over 8 weeks in the summer
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays: 5:00–9:00pm

 

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Friendly House
36 Wall Street
Worcester, MA 01604

508-755-4362
Business Office
70 James Street, Suite 139B
Worcester, MA 01603

508-459-1684
 
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