Braintree Community Organizations

Braintree is served by a network of non-profits providing housing, senior services, youth programs, and help for South Shore families. These are some of the largest and most established.

Non-Profit Organizations

Organization	What they do	Contact
Braintree Housing Authority	Owns and manages state and federally aided public housing for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.	781-848-1484
South Shore Elder Services	The regional Area Agency on Aging: Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, and in-home services for older adults.	350 Granite St, Ste 2303 · sselder.org
Braintree Community Youth Center	A free, supervised drop-in center where students in grades 7 to 12 can gather, play, and connect.	74 Pond St · 781-228-5361
South Shore Habitat for Humanity	Builds and rehabilitates homes and offers homeownership and financial-readiness classes for income-qualified families.	77 Accord Park Dr, Ste D-7, Norwell · 781-337-7744 · sshabitat.org
South Shore YMCA	Child care, swim lessons, sports leagues, and after-school programs for South Shore families, including Braintree.	79 Coddington St, Quincy · 617-479-8500 · ssymca.org

Senior & Business Resources

Organization	Notes
Braintree Council on Aging	The town’s senior center and Elder Affairs office at 71 Cleveland Avenue. 781-848-1963.
South Shore Chamber of Commerce	Networking, advocacy, and small-business support across the South Shore, including Braintree.

For a fuller list of local services, see the town’s community resources at braintreema.gov.

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MassCivics last checked this page on September 25, 2026.

Sources

Town records: Town of Braintree, Elder Affairs, as of January 28, 2026.
Town records: Town of Braintree, Resource Directory, as of September 3, 2026.
Community organizations: South Shore Habitat for Humanity, Contact Us, as of September 3, 2026.
Community organizations: South Shore YMCA, Hale Family YMCA, as of September 3, 2026.