Belmont, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Much of what makes Belmont work is volunteer-built: a housing authority, friends groups, equity advocates, a regional Habitat affiliate, and two independent local news outlets all serve the town. These are the established ones and how to reach them.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Housing Authority | Local public housing authority that manages state and federally subsidized apartments and rental vouchers for Belmont residents. | 617-484-2160 · belmontha.org |
| Friends of the Belmont Council on Aging | Nonprofit that raises money to support programs, scholarships, and capital projects for the Council on Aging and the Beech Street Center. | beechstreetcenter.org |
| Belmont Against Racism | All-volunteer 501(c)(3) that funds programming for students of color, supports the METCO program, and advocates on equity issues in the schools. | belmontagainstracism.org |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston | Regional Habitat affiliate whose service area includes Belmont. It builds and sells homes at affordable prices to qualifying first-time buyers, using volunteer labor and homeowner sweat equity. | 617-423-2223 · habitatboston.org |
| Belmont Center Business Association | Merchants’ association, established in 1989, that promotes Belmont Center businesses and puts on community events like Belmont Town Day and the holiday tree lighting. | belmontcenterbusiness.com |
Town Resources & Local News
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Belmont Council on Aging | The town’s senior center and outreach programs at the Beech Street Center. 617-993-2970. |
| Belmont Public Library | Books, programs, and public computers. 617-489-2000. belmontpubliclibrary.net. |
| Belmont Recreation Department | Youth sports, summer programs, and the town’s parks and fields. 617-993-2760. |
| The Belmont Voice | Independent local news coverage of Belmont. 617-996-0040. |
| The Belmontonian | Independent local news coverage of Belmont. 617-932-9229. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community services pages at belmont-ma.gov.