Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Yarmouth and the wider Cape are served by a network of non-profits providing food, housing, elder services and local history. These are some of the largest and most established, and every one of them takes volunteers.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Global animal welfare and conservation organisation founded in 1969, headquartered in Yarmouth Port. |
| Historical Society of Old Yarmouth | Keeps the history of Yarmouth and Dennis, and runs the Captain Bangs Hallet House museum. |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands | Not for profit community based elder services organisation serving the twenty-two towns of Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. |
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Nonprofit providing housing programs and services to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod | Provides food and clothing to Cape Cod residents who need them. |
| Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce | Local resource for businesses, events, services and visitor information in Yarmouth. |
| Yarmouth Housing Authority | Town housing authority; one seat is elected town-wide. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yarmouth Senior Services | The town senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents. Director of Senior Services Dianne Kane. 508-394-7606. |
| Yarmouth Town Libraries | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Director David Aronson. 508-760-4820. |
| Recreation | Youth sports, summer programs, and the town’s parks and fields. Director Steve Reynolds. 508-398-2231 Ext. 1520. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community services pages at yarmouth.ma.us.