Natick, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Natick and the surrounding MetroWest area are served by a network of non-profits providing food, housing, youth programs, and senior services. These are some of the most established.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Natick Service Council | The town’s main safety net: a food pantry, emergency financial help, holiday and back-to-school programs, and senior grocery support. | 2 Webster St · 508-655-1791 · natickservicecouncil.org |
| Natick Housing Authority | Owns and manages state and federally aided affordable housing and Section 8 vouchers for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. | 4 Cottage St · 508-653-2971 · natickha.org |
| Natick 180 | A town coalition that works to prevent youth substance use and support student mental health through school programs and family resources. | Natick180@natickma.org · natick180.org |
| Friends of Natick Senior Center | Raises money for senior programs, services, and events at the Community-Senior Center that the town budget does not cover. | 117 East Central St · 508-647-6540 |
| Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester | Builds and rehabilitates homes sold at affordable cost to qualifying families, in a service area that includes Natick. | Worcester · 508-799-9259 · habitatmwgw.org |
| Natick Historical Society | Keeps and shares Natick’s history, including the story of the Praying Indians, from its museum in the Bacon Free Library in South Natick. | 58 Eliot St · 508-647-4841 · natickhistoricalsociety.org |
Housing & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Council on Aging & Human Services | The town’s senior center and human services hub at the Community-Senior Center, 117 East Central Street. 508-647-6540. |
| Natick Housing Authority | Public and affordable housing plus Section 8 vouchers, at 4 Cottage Street. 508-653-2971. |
| Morse Institute Library | Free programs, computers, and museum passes at 14 East Central Street. 508-647-6520. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s human services pages at natickma.gov.