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Basic Needs

Programs that furnish survival level resources including food, housing, material goods, transportation and temporary financial assistance for low and fixed-income, indigent or elderly people or people with disabilities who are otherwise unable to adequately provide for themselves and their families.

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  • Advocacy & Legal Services

    Information and services that work to protect the rights of individuals (e.g., children, refugees, immigrants, asylees, individuals with disabilities)

  • Financial Assistance

    Resources to help you manage your financial needs.

  • Food & Nutrition

    Programs that offer access to free or low cost food to help eligible people meet their basic needs.

  • Housing & Shelter

    Programs that help people find affordable housing and secure loans; information and guidance on housing-related issues (e.g., floods, housing violations, insulation)

  • Transportation

    Programs that provide transportation for individuals with special transportation needs such as special arrangements for older adults, people with disabilities and people transitioning into the workforce

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  • Essential Services

  • Virtual Gateway's Self Service Options for Massachusetts Residents

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