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.

Strongwater Farm has improved the quality of life and health for thousands of children and adults in the greater Boston area by providing professionally supervised, equine-assisted activities and services.  Its mission is to enhance and enrich lives by providing education, physical activity, social opportunities and emotional support to clients through equine-assisted activities and services while honoring core values of integrity, compassion, healing and safety.  

The Tewksbury Community Pantry provides short and long-term food assistance to Tewksbury residents in financial need and to people who are referred by Tewksbury clergy and the Town Clerk’s office. The Pantry was established in January 1995 and is situated adjacent to the Department of Public Works on Whipple Road. Their team of board members and volunteers fiercely advocate for the needs of those experiencing food insecurity.