• Assisted Living Facilities of North Central MA

    Communities located in the Aging Service of North Central Massachusetts area are listed in alphabetical order by city or town. Ayer Nashoba Park 15 Winthrop Ave Ayer, MA 01432 978-772-0707 This facility has one or more Group Adult Foster Care Program (MassHealth) GAFC slots, they are usually reserved for existing…

  • A Guide to Assisted Living Facilities

    About Assisted Living Assisted Living Residences are a housing option that includes a special combination of housing and personalized support services designed to meet the needs—both scheduled and unscheduled—of those who require assistance with activities of daily living. Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) include tasks related to bathing, dressing, grooming,…

  • Food Pantries

    Ashburnham Ashburnham Community Church (978) 827-5553 84 Main Street Ashburnham, MA First time no questions asked, if returning the next month paperwork will need to be filled out Distribution: third Wednesday of every month 5:30-7:30 PM For Ashburnham & residents of any town within 25 miles that does not have…

  • MART Bus Boston and Worcester Shuttles

    Boston Shuttle Service ‘MART’ provides shuttle services to the general public to medical facilities in Boston. The shuttle services depart from the Fitchburg Intermodal Transportation Center three times each day Monday – Friday. The Boston Shuttle Service departs Fitchburg Intermodal at 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM. The Boston Shuttle Service…

  • Alternative Housing Voucher Program

    Who is Eligible? Non-elderly (less than 60) with a disability If they were applying at 59 and turned 60 that would be okay Low income based on AHVP & DMHRSP graph by county or city area found here Eligible and qualified for the c. 667 elderly/handicapped housing program How it…

  • Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

    How Does this Program Differ from RAFT and ERMA ? Individuals can NOT receive assistance from more than one government program at a time COVID-19 impact Renters must provide a statement attesting to unemployment, decreased wages, or increased expenses due to COVID-19. Higher benefit Renters and landlords may receive up…

  • Emergency Shelters

    Emergency Shelters have no restriction on residency. If transportation is needed check out our Transportation Folder. All Shelters Require Calls Before Arrival North Central Massachusetts: Fitchburg Our Father’s House 55 Lunenburg St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 978-345-3050 (Shelter) or 978-345-2256 (office) Shelter for men and women This is a dry shelter…

  • Council on Aging Transportation

    Ashburnham Vans are doing regular runs to medical appointments and shopping with easy scheduling to the Gardner and other local towns. Please call ahead to schedule a pickup. Medical trips to hospital and medical centers in Worcester can also be arranged. Thursdays are special shopping trips to Athol: Market Basket,…

  • MART ADA Paratransit Program

    ADA Eligible Paratransit Service is only available to transportation disabled individuals.  Service is provided by lift-equipped vans and is available in the areas that MART provides fixed route bus service. The ADA Para-transit Service Program: This is for disabled individuals who cannot use the regular MART bus for some or…

  • CHAMP Application

    What public housing programs are included? Elderly/Handicapped Low-Income Housing, Family Low-Income Housing, Special Needs Housing, Supportive Senior Housing Initiative What documents does an applicant need? Documents to verify housing situation (Lease, rent receipts, utility bill, etc.) Verify reason for homelessness (if applicable) Official fire report, official order of condemnation, a…