Causes: Community Mental Health Centers, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Mental Health, Personal Social Services, Thrift Shops

Mission: Founded in 1947, Interfaith Social Services is dedicated to improving life for South Shore families and individuals in need. Our unique approach relies on a team of staff, volunteers, donors and community partners who deliver compassionate, client-centered programs focused on hunger, mental health and emergency assistance.

Target demographics: Individuals and families in need of food, mental health counselling and emergency assistance.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 330 children avoided homelessness thanks to the HomeSafe program, 4,739 households were served by the Pantry Shelf, 893 households served that had never been to a food pantry before, 2,340 counseling sessions with suffering local residents who had no place else to turn for help, 831 community members who volunteered serving their neighbors in need

Geographic areas served: Massachusetts' South Shore Region

Programs: A food pantry, community garden, mental health counseling center, budget counseling, emergency assistance, clothing for low income job seekers.