Community Teamwork drives change with vital services and key collaborations, to create housing, education and economic opportunities that reduce poverty and strengthen communities.
From the single mom who can confidently head to work knowing her children are safe and well cared for, to the veteran we help return to his or her community, and the homeless family who gains training, employment, and the dignity of living in decent housing, we help people help themselves with child care, family supports, nutrition, fuel assistance, housing, skills training, employment, financial education, and individual asset and small business development.
As a Community Action Agency, a Regional Housing Agency, and a Community Development Corporation, Community Teamwork helps nearly 50,000 individuals from 63 cities and towns in northeastern Massachusetts gain greater economic independence.
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Breaking News
LOWELL FARMERS' MARKET is now open for the summer season: Every Friday, 12-5pm through October 25th, Lucy Larcom Park. Thank you FALLON HEALTH - the 2019 Sponsor of the Market! www.commteam.org/farmers-market
COMING IN SEPTEMBER:
Thursday, September 19th, 17th ANNUAL "Wacky Tacky" MILL CITY MENTORS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC, Sky Meadow Country Club, 11am Registration & Lunch, 12pm Tee Off, www.commteam.org/millcitymentors
Monday, September 23rd, Join CTI and Partnering Agencies in Reconvening for our 2nd SUMMIT TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center, 9am-12pm
September 13-22, 2019, WELCOMING WEEK LOWELL - enjoy a week's worth of engaging events that focus on welcoming and celebrating everyone in the Lowell community - immigrants, refugees, and longtime residents.
CTI will be hosting events on September 18th and September 20th:
CTI’s Financial Education and Entrepreneurship Center and the Volunteer Center- Open House 165 Merrimack Street, Wednesday, Sept 18th, 3–6pm
CTI’s Farmer’s Market – International Day and WIC Informational Day, Lucy Larcum Park. Friday, Sept 20th, 12–5pm
Community Teamwork Drives Social and Economic Change
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“I would not have been able to do any of this without CTI,” Melissa W.
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“My children and I were traumatized from domestic abuse. Milly’s Place and its staff transformed our lives,” Jennifer G.
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“I’m happy to be in a position now to help others.” Lindsay D.
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"Big Brothers Big Sisters has found me a great mentor that I can look up to and count on as being my best friend that I will have in my life forever. Nate T
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"This program showed me that if you put your mind to something you can do anything!” Janna R
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“Participating in the Lowell Farmers’ Market helps me close financial gaps at the end of the month. It also gives our farm exposure to the community, socially and economically.” Bob R.
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“We never thought we would be able to do this but with the financial education and support of Community Teamwork and our peers, we did it.” Gladys S
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"We are so grateful for the help from Community Teamwork. Being able to stay warm in our homes is a godsend!" Marie and Dora P
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“With the help of Community Teamwork, I was able to secure a home and provide for my daughter a better opportunity in life. I appreciate all of Janice’s encouragement and guidance.” Nicole T.
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"I just chanced [upon] seeing a [New Entry] sign in downtown Lowell, I joined the program, and over many years, they helped with so many things," Seona
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“I love this program, the people and the children I get to spend time with.” Carlene G.
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"I’ve received so much valuable guidance from all the staff at the Small Business Center, they’ve helped me with everything from figuring out my target market to designing a logo. I couldn't have done it without them!” Christina H.
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“I keep coming back to visit (CTI YouthBuild) because I have friends here”. Victoria V.
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“I was very happy with the work that was done. Everything was explained to me in detail and the workers kept everything very clean. It doesn’t even look like they were here but I can tell the difference in my heating bills! Roger B.
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"Giving back, that's what it's all about!" Kevin Correia, former client turned Community Teamwork Donor. Pictured left to right: Peggy Shepard, Director of Planning & Communication; Kevin Correia, former client turned CTI donor; Chris Santos-Gordon, Director of the Center for Financial Self-Sufficiency.
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"...as we all know personal stories/narratives of our families overcoming barriers and making the steps to truly become self-sufficient hold tremendous value in tangibly sharing how our efforts as an organization can truly change lives." Sarah Moon, Case Manager, Secure Jobs
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"...as we all know personal stories/narratives of our families overcoming barriers and making the steps to truly become self-sufficient hold tremendous value in tangibly sharing how our efforts as an organization can truly change lives." Sarah Moon, Case Manager, Secure Jobs Jen Cody
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“That’s the thing that worries me because my daughter has been going to the same school for a year and I want her to stay at the same school and I don’t want to change things. I want her to have that stability.”
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Ribbon cutting for bookcase (made by YouthBuild) full of books for kids at Milly’s Place, a partnership between… https://t.co/etEI1bWO0P
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2nd Annual Welcoming Week Lowell takes place Sept 13-21. Please join in on the CTI activities planned for Sept 18 a...
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