Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington Community Organizations
Arlington is served by a network of non-profits providing food, housing, youth and senior services, and a sense of the town’s own history. These are some of the most established.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Corporation of Arlington | Builds and manages affordable apartments and runs homelessness prevention and housing advocacy so working families can stay in town. | 252 Massachusetts Ave · 781-859-5294 · housingcorparlington.org |
| Arlington EATS | A food market and a school weekend food program plus grocery assistance, so no Arlington resident or student goes hungry. | 117 Broadway, Suite A · 339-707-6757 · arlingtoneats.org |
| Arlington Youth Counseling Center | A licensed community mental-health center offering counseling and support to youth ages 3 to 21 and their families. | 670R Massachusetts Ave · 781-316-3259 · ayccma.org |
| Minuteman Senior Services | The regional aging-services agency that arranges home care, meals, caregiver support, and benefits counseling for older residents. | Burlington · 888-222-6171 · minutemansenior.org |
| Arlington Historical Society | Keeps the town’s history alive at the Jason Russell House, the site of the deadliest fighting in Arlington on the first day of the Revolution. | 7 Jason St · 781-648-4300 · arlingtonhistorical.org |
| Robbins Library | The town’s public library, with the Fox Branch in East Arlington, lending books, technology, and free programs to everyone. | 700 Massachusetts Ave · 781-316-3200 · robbinslibrary.org |
Housing & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston | Builds affordable homes and sells them to income-qualified families, with Arlington in its service area. 617-423-2223. |
| Arlington Council on Aging | The town’s senior center and services, at 27 Maple Street. 781-316-3401. |
| Robbins Library | Free programs, computers, and museum passes at 700 Massachusetts Avenue. 781-316-3200. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s human services pages at arlingtonma.gov.