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Lowell, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Lowell is served by a deep network of non-profits providing housing, health care, food, education, and immigrant services. These are some of the largest and most established.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) | Greater Lowell’s Community Action Agency since 1965 — housing, fuel assistance, Head Start, and anti-poverty programs. | 167 Dutton St · 978-459-0551 · commteam.org |
| Lowell Community Health Center | A federally qualified health center providing primary, behavioral, and dental care, with extensive language access. | 161 Jackson St · lchealth.org |
| Coalition for a Better Acre (CBA) | A community development corporation building affordable housing and resident leadership in the Acre and beyond. | 517 Moody St, 3rd Fl · 978-452-7523 · coalitionforabetteracre.org |
| UTEC | Nationally recognized youth program offering workforce development and intervention for young adults. | 35 Warren St · utecinc.org |
| Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) | Serves Lowell’s large Cambodian community with citizenship, education, and cultural programs. | cmaalowell.org |
| International Institute of New England — Lowell | Refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, and ESOL. | iine.org/lowell |
Food Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Distributes food to pantries and meal programs across Greater Lowell. |
| Mill City Grows | Urban farms, mobile markets, and community gardens improving food access. |
| Salvation Army of Lowell | Food pantry and emergency assistance. |
For current pantry hours and a fuller list, see the Lowell Public Schools Community Resource Guide and the Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell (npalowell.org).