Programs & Services
We offer five core program areas designed to meet people where they are and provide the support they need — from immediate crisis relief to long-term stability.
Keeping families safe and stable
Housing Support
Stable housing is the foundation of a healthy life. We provide emergency rental assistance, utility support, and connections to longer-term housing resources to help families stay in their homes during difficult times.
What We Provide
- Emergency rental assistance
- Utility shutoff prevention
- Security deposit help
- Connections to affordable housing resources
- Landlord mediation support
Who This Is For
Individuals and families facing eviction, utility shutoff, or housing instability due to a temporary financial hardship.
No neighbor should go hungry
Food Assistance
Access to nutritious food is a basic human need. We connect community members with local food pantries, meal programs, and emergency food boxes — and help navigate SNAP and other food benefit programs.
What We Provide
- Emergency food boxes
- Food pantry referrals and navigation
- SNAP application assistance
- Meal program connections
- Weekend and summer food programs for children
Who This Is For
Individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, including working families, seniors, and children.
Building a path to lasting security
Financial Stability
A financial crisis can happen to anyone. We offer direct financial assistance for urgent needs when funding is available, alongside coaching and resources to help individuals and families build stronger financial footing for the future.
What We Provide
- Emergency financial assistance
- Budget counseling and coaching
- Benefits enrollment support
- Debt navigation guidance
- Connection to workforce development programs
Who This Is For
Individuals and families facing a financial emergency or seeking to improve their long-term financial health.
Financial Stability
Health challenges shouldn't become financial crises
Medical Expense Help
Unexpected medical bills are one of the leading causes of financial hardship. We help community members navigate uncovered medical expenses, connect with prescription assistance programs, and access affordable healthcare options.
What We Provide
- Assistance with uncovered medical bills
- Prescription medication assistance
- Health insurance enrollment support
- Referrals to low-cost clinics and providers
- Medical debt navigation
Who This Is For
Individuals and families struggling with medical bills, prescription costs, or lack of health insurance coverage.
Additional Resources
Medical Expense Help
Protecting our community from a growing threat
Tick-Borne Illness Awareness
Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease are a serious and growing concern in our region. We provide education, awareness resources, and direct support for community members dealing with the health and financial impacts of tick-borne illness.
What We Provide
- Community education and prevention resources
- Testing and diagnosis support
- Treatment cost assistance
- Long-term illness support and advocacy
- Connection to specialist providers
Who This Is For
Community members seeking prevention information, those who have been exposed to ticks, and individuals managing a tick-borne illness diagnosis.
Additional Resources
Voices From Our Community
Every program we offer has changed lives. Here are a few of the stories that remind us why this work matters.
"We were three weeks from eviction when we found Strong Community Strong Economy. Within days they had connected us with emergency rental assistance and a caseworker who helped us get back on our feet. We still have our home."
Maria T.
Plymouth, MA
"After my husband lost his job, I didn't know how I was going to feed our kids. The team here didn't just hand us a box of food — they helped us apply for SNAP and connected us with a pantry right in our neighborhood. It made all the difference."
Denise R.
Brockton, MA
"I came in overwhelmed by debt and not knowing where to start. The financial coaching I received gave me a real plan. Two years later I have an emergency fund for the first time in my life. I never thought that was possible for me."
Kevin M.
Taunton, MA
"A hospital bill nearly wiped out everything I had saved. Strong Community Strong Economy helped me negotiate the bill down and connected me with a prescription assistance program that cut my monthly costs in half. I can breathe again."
Sandra L.
Wareham, MA
"I was sick for two years before I got a Lyme diagnosis. The support I received here — someone who actually understood what I was going through, help finding a specialist, and assistance with treatment costs — changed my life."
James W.
Middleborough, MA
Ready to Get Started?
Our team is here to help you navigate the programs that are right for your situation. Apply online or give us a call — we're ready to listen.