Community Organizations

New Bedford is served by a deep network of non-profits providing housing, health care, food, youth services, elder care, and immigrant support. These are some of the largest and most established.

Non-Profit Organizations

Organization	What they do	Contact
PACE, Inc.	People Acting in Community Endeavors, the area’s community action agency: housing help, fuel assistance, Head Start, and family support.	508-999-9920 · paceinfo.org
Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford	After-school programs, mentorship, athletics, and youth leadership for ages 7 to 18, serving the city since 1870.	166 Jenney St · bgcnewbedford.org
Coastline Elderly Services	The regional Area Agency on Aging: meals, transportation, in-home care, and advocacy for older residents.	coastlinenb.org
Immigrants’ Assistance Center	Immigration counseling, citizenship classes, and family services for the city’s large immigrant community.	immigrantsassistancecenter.org
YMCA Southcoast	Childcare, youth enrichment, swimming, fitness, and family wellness at the New Bedford branch.	25 South Water St · 508-997-0734 · ymcasouthcoast.org
United Way of Greater New Bedford	Local fundraising and coordination for health, education, and financial stability programs.	unitedwayofgnb.org

Arts, History & Food

Organization	Notes
New Bedford Whaling Museum	The world’s largest museum devoted to the history of whaling and the region’s maritime heritage.
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center	The city’s historic downtown theater and a hub for the arts.
Greater New Bedford food pantries	Numerous parish and community pantries provide emergency food across the city.

For current hours and a fuller list, see the city’s community resources directory and United Way of Greater New Bedford.

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