Catie’s Closet improves school attendance and graduation rates, as well as the mental, emotional, and physical health of students facing poverty, homelessness, and other crises by providing free, in-school access to clothing and basic necessities and uniting with community partners to meet students’ other immediate needs.

To do this, Catie’s Closet transforms unused areas inside schools into safe, welcoming spaces where students in grades preK-12 can discreetly shop, free of charge, for clothing, toiletries, and other necessities. By arming students with the power of choice, Catie’s Closet fuels their confidence, encourages them to stay in school, and unlocks opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

Community Teamwork Inc.’s new Rita O’Brien Dee Center for Behavioral Health & Development, which is based at the James Houlares Early Learning Center. The Center will be the headquarters for programs and services that will promote healthy social-emotional development, increase children’s success in school, strengthen children and families and mitigate adversity through trauma-informed care. The program was kickstarted by a generous anonymous donation and a $20,000 grant through the Greater Lowell Community Foundation and is currently seeking further support as CTI performs a needs assessment, analyzes the behavioral health needs of children and staff and identifies gaps in critical services. 

Into Action Recovery offers long-term, residential care based on the 12 Step Model to people struggling with addiction.

"In 2018, we were able to open a men’s program in Tewksbury, named Fox Run Sober Living,” said Alex Dugas, program director. “Now we are working to raise funds to open a program for women. We've enjoyed tremendous support from the community and are excited to share our story with 100 People Who Care Tewksbury. If we are selected, we would use the money to scholarship men through our program until they can get on their feet."