Please donate new, packaged toys for girls and boys, ages 0-10. Drop off locations will be active from now through December 19. We will make sure a child receives their gift in time for Christmas. Monetary donations in lieu of toys also welcome.
Applications are also available for holiday assistance.
Visit the toy and food donation program page for more information.
Self Help, Inc., has started work on a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment and would love your help.
We’re gathering information to better understand and address the most critical needs impacting people in the area, especially those who are vulnerable and living with limited resources. Input from residents, service providers, and community stakeholders like local government departments, emergency responders, educators, the faith community, and others is critical to enable us all to work together and plan our programs, services, and partnerships for the coming three years. We’re looking at issues such as housing, childcare, transportation, jobs, substance use, health, and so much more to figure out how we can make our communities a better place to live for all.
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February 3, 2021
Due to the Pandemic, newly implemented staff safety protocols, and state mandated office space occupancy limits we have been working with reduced staff capacity. This is delaying the release of client eligibility, incomplete and denial notices. While our offices are closed to the public Self Help Inc. and the Home Energy Assistance Team continues to process applications, provide intake for new clients, and notify vendors of approved client benefit levels.
We want to remind all clients that if you do not have heat because your system isn’t working please contact 508-580-4481, if you don’t have fuel or utility service please contact our Home Energy Assistance Department at 508-588-5440.
Please continue to monitor this website as it will be updated. You can also check the status of your application by accessing our 24/7 automated system by calling 508-588-5440 and select option 1 and then follow the prompts.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.
Please note the following program and office changes related to COVID-19 safety
(Updated August 26, 2020):
Avon, MA, November 21, 2019 – Self Help, Inc., a non-profit that provides community action programs to serve families, individuals, and communities across southeastern Massachusetts since 1965, has launched the organization’s third-annual toy and food drive for the 2019 holiday season.
Under the theme, “Holiday Joy for Every Girl & Boy,” the program has a dual purpose of providing toys for low income or otherwise disadvantaged children in their service area, as well as helping assure that area families trying to overcome severe financial difficulties don’t have to go hungry during the holidays.
“Most people are already doing everything they can to help their families thrive,” says Self Help Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Carlson, “but the holidays can be particularly hard on people. That’s especially true of children, and of parents who want their kids to be able to share in the season’s giving spirit. We just want to help make that happen.”
Now through December 11, the organization is asking individuals, companies, and other groups to donate packaged, but unwrapped toys for both boys and girls age 3-to-6 at the donation centers they have set up in Avon, Attleboro, Norton, and two locations in Brockton. Street addresses of those centers can be found online at selfhelpinc.org/holidays.
Mr. Carlson says they are also welcoming cash donations in lieu of toys. “If you don’t like to shop, our volunteers can take cash donations to go buy toys for the kids or food gift cards for the families. We’re thankful to have great volunteers, and you can donate knowing we are committed to getting those toys to the kids in time for the Holiday’s.” For Monetary donation please visit selfhelpinc.org/holidays and click on the donate button.
Download a “Holiday Joy” Toy & Food Drive flyer.
Visit the Holiday Joy page with additional details and photos from last year’s event.
About Self Help, Inc.
Every year, Self Help Inc. serves over 15,000 households in 31 cities and towns within Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk counties. They provide programs and resources designed to allow people and families to overcome the tough times of real life so they can thrive.
For further information, contact:
Jonathan Carlson, CEO
Self Help, Inc.
780 W. Main Street
Avon, MA 02322
Phone: 508-588-0447
♦ The program will run at the Brockton-Shelton and Norton Head Start sites
♦ The program will run from July 1st, 2019 through August 30, 2019
♦ Hours of operation are 6:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday
♦ Children may be enrolled for up to 10 hours daily
♦ The program accepts children 3-7 years old
♦ Preference is given to children enrolled or transitioning out of Head Start
♦ The summer program accepts child care vouchers through PACE or QCAP
♦ Without a child care voucher the program is private pay and the cost is:
Please email Annemarie Castro at acastro@selfhelpinc.org to enroll today!
We are also looking for a few more teachers and assistants to join our team….CLICK HERE FOR POSTING!
Classes are 4 or 6 hours per day, 5 days a week. Limited transportation is offered by school bus in Brockton, Attleboro & Rockland. Apply now!
Fill out a pre-application here
or
Come in to fill out an application at:
Self Help, Inc. Head Start
370 Howard Street
Brockton, MA
No appointment needed!
Call 508-587-1716 for more information
The City of Brockton is in the process of developing an Annual Action Plan and a Consolidated Five Year Plan that will establish community goals and guide resource allocations. These plans are a requirement by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Annual Action Plan begins July 1, 2018 and ends on June 30, 2019. The Consolidated Five Year Plan covers the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022. We invite you to assist the City in establishing community needs and priorities. We appreciate your time and participation!
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May 2, 2018 by 5:00PM
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For more information please call:
(508) 586-3887
April 18, 2018 6:00-7:30PM
Chamber of Commerce, 60 School Street,
Brockton – 1st floor Conference Room
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Avon, MA, November 20, 2017 – Self Help, Inc., a non-profit that provides community action programs to serve families, individuals, and communities across southeastern Massachusetts since 196, has launched a toy and food drive just in time for the 2017 holiday season.
Under the theme, “Holiday Joy for Every Girl & Boy,” the program has a dual purpose of providing toys for low income or otherwise disadvantaged children in their service area, as well as helping assure that area families trying to overcome severe financial difficulties don’t have to go hungry during the holidays.
“Most people are already doing everything they can to help their families thrive,” says Self Help Executive Director Jonathan Carlson, “but the holidays can be particularly hard on people. That’s especially true of children, and of parents who want their kids to be able to share in the season’s giving spirit. We just want to help make that happen.”
Now through December 10, the organization is asking individuals, companies, and other groups to donate packaged, but unwrapped toys for both boys and girls age 3-to-6 at the donation centers they have set up in Avon, Attleboro, Norton, and two locations in Brockton. Street addresses of those centers can be found online at selfhelpinc.org/holidays.
Mr. Carlson says they are also welcoming cash donations in lieu of toys. “If you don’t like to shop, our volunteers can take cash donations to go buy toys for the kids or food gift cards for the families. We’re thankful to have great volunteers, and you can donate knowing we are committed to getting those toys to the kids in time for the Holiday’s.” For Monetary donation please visit selfhelpinc.org/holidays and click on the donate button.
About Self Help, Inc.
Every year, Self Help Inc. serves over 15,000 households in 31 cities and towns within Bristol, Plymouth, and Norfolk counties. They provide programs and resources designed to allow people and families to overcome the tough times of real life so they can thrive.
For further information, contact:
Jonathan Carlson, Executive Director
Self Help, Inc.
780 W. Main Street
Avon, MA 02322
Phone: 508-588-0447