Brookline, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Brookline is served by a deep network of non-profits providing food, mental health, housing, and youth services. These are some of the largest and most established.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Brookline Community Foundation | Pools donations and grants money to local non-profits working on equity, basic needs, and opportunity. | 40 Webster Place · 617-566-4442 · brooklinecommunity.org |
| The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health | Affordable counseling and psychiatric care, plus school-based and basic-needs programs for all ages. | 41 Garrison Rd · 617-277-8107 · brooklinecenter.org |
| Brookline Food Pantry | Free groceries for Brookline residents so no neighbor goes hungry. | 210 Harvard St · 617-800-5339 · brooklinefoodpantry.org |
| Steps to Success | College and career access program mentoring students from low-income and first-generation families. | 617-713-5154 · stepstosuccessbrookline.org |
| Brookline Teen Center | A free, teen-run center with a music studio, gym, art, meals, and job programs. | 40 Aspinwall Ave · 617-396-8349 · brooklineteencenter.org |
| Brookline Community Development Corporation | Builds affordable housing and runs a First-Time Homebuyer program for Brookline households. | 210 Harvard St · 617-448-8092 · brooklinecdc.com |
Senior & Housing Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Brookline Senior Center | The Council on Aging at 93 Winchester Street. 617-730-2777. |
| BrooklineCAN | Community Aging Network: an age-friendly advocacy and support network for older residents. 617-730-2777. |
| Brookline Housing Authority | Public housing and federal rent vouchers. 90 Longwood Avenue. 617-277-2022. |
| Charles River Regional Chamber | The regional chamber of commerce serving Brookline businesses. 617-244-5300. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s human services pages at brooklinema.gov.