West Springfield, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
A town of 28,835 does not run on Town Hall alone. These organizations handle housing, youth programs, senior services, and the after-school hours.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Housing Authority | The town’s public housing authority, managing state and federally aided affordable apartments for lower-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. | 37 Oxford Place · 413-788-0988 · wsha37.org |
| Boys and Girls Club of West Springfield | After-school, summer, preschool, sports, and teen programs for local young people, run from a Main Street clubhouse plus satellite sites inside the public schools. | 615 Main St · 413-736-1831 · wsbgclub.org |
| Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity | Builds and sells homes at no profit, financed with affordable mortgages, to qualified lower-income families across the Springfield region, including West Springfield, where it is headquartered. | 268 Cold Spring Ave · 413-739-5503 · habitatspringfield.org |
| Friends of West Springfield Senior Center | A nonprofit that raises money and runs extra programs to support the town’s senior center and Council on Aging. | 128 Park St |
| West of the River Chamber of Commerce | The local chamber of commerce for the communities on the west bank of the Connecticut River. | PO Box 48 · 413-426-3880 · ourwrc.com |
Senior & Health Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| West Springfield Council on Aging | The town office serving older residents, based at the senior center, 128 Park Street. 413-263-3264. |
| Baystate Medical Center | The region’s largest hospital, in neighboring Springfield. 759 Chestnut Street. 413-794-0000. |
For a fuller list of town services and programs, see townofwestspringfield.org.