Community Resource Center (CRC) John F. Kennedy Family Services Center

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Narrative

The CRC is located at 55 Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown and is open to the public Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The CRC staff provides a wide range of antipoverty and social services on both a scheduled and drop-in basis.

Below is a representative listing of the services offered for Charlestown residents:

• Senior Exercise Programs
• Internet based job search assistance, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and post interview thank you letters and emails.
• Information and referrals to education and job training programs
• Weekly food distribution programs in collaboration with Fair Foods.
• Positive parenting classes and parent support groups.
• Healthy cooking classes and food shopping on a budget.
• Classes in budget preparation and financial literacy training.
• Assistance in accessing all forms of local, State, Federal and corporate low-income support services such as fuel assistance, food stamps (SNAP), housing vouchers, WIC, Summer Works jobs, and low cost internet and computers, etc.
• Emergency support services for those that are: in need of food, clothing, shelter, transportation services to critical appointments; information about and/or referral to organizations that provide services for individuals/families dealing with issues of domestic violence, substance abuse/addiction, and/or mental health concerns.
• Information and referral for basic health screening services for children and adults.
• Winter coat drive for both adults and children.
• Annual Holiday Gift Drive that provides seasonal gifts for over 400 children from low income families.
• Annual Flea Market.
• Annual Community Pot Luck Luncheon.

Service Types

• Adult Education
• After School Programs
• Case Management
• Day Activity
• Family Support
• Food - Meals
• Homemaker Services
• Job Seeking
• Shelters - Emergency
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Aging
• Community Supports Program

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Substance Abuse

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Free Transport
• Near Public Transportation
• Services at Home
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds