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A Message from the
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.

In challenging times, we are here to offer hope, opportunity and respect to our neighbors in need. Today, as always, we are committed to the Greater Lawrence community.

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Click the link to start your application for help paying your heating bills.

Head Start Now Enrolling
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- Now enrolling all ages (15 months to 5 years)
- Five convenient locations in Lawrence and Methuen
- Transportation available
- All day and half-day seats available (Restrictions apply)

Annual Report

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2023 Annual Report

See all the ways we helped 36,062 people in Greater Lawrence in 2023.

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Early Learning Positions

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All GLCAC offices and programs will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
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APPOINTMENTS & CLASSES

We are reopened for scheduled appointments and classes. If you need service, please contact the appropriate program.

 
Social services

WHO WE SERVE

Our goal remains helping our clients move to economic self-sufficiency. In 2022, we served more than 31,000 individuals. Learn more.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

GLCAC is grateful for the ongoing support of the community. We are a proud partner of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and an affiliate of UnidosUS. Please consider making a donation today.

Community Resource Fair
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who took part in the 11th Annual Community Resource Fair on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event was a great success!

Celebrating Community Leaders

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

GLCAC is proud to showcase leaders in our community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Language Skills Increase Opportunity

When Alexis arrived in Lawrence from the Dominican Republic in 2022, a lack of English skills limited his job options. He signed up for ESOL classes at GLCAC. Two months later, he went from stocking shelfs at a large retailer to earning his certificate as an auto technician and being recognized for his exceptional service. Today, he manages the service department.

“As my English proficiency improved, I gained confidence in myself,’’ he said. “This allowed me to apply for and get a new job, which has resulted in increased income and an improvement in my quality of life.’’

A Message from the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.

By Website Staff / November 8, 2024
Community is at the center of our name and all that we do. In challenging times, we are here to...
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GLCAC Hosts 11th Annual Community Resource Fair

By Website Staff / September 12, 2024
Event Featured Entertainment, Activities and Information LAWRENCE – Hundreds of families attended the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council’s 11th Annual...
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Children’s Investment Fund Highlights Perrault Childcare Center

By Website Staff / August 12, 2024
The Children's Investment Fund contributed a $1 million grant to construction of the Dr. Thomas S. Perrault Childcare Center and...
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Federal Official Highlights Need for Affordable Childcare Provided by GLCAC

By Website Staff / August 7, 2024
LAWRENCE (August 6, 2024) – A top official with the federal Administration for Children and Families toured the facilities of...
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Sen. Payano and Rep. Nguyen Visit GLCAC

By Website Staff / June 4, 2024
We were thrilled to welcome state Sen. Pavel Payano and state Rep. Tram Nguyen during separate visits to GLCAC recently....
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Heating Programs Critical for Region’s Residents, GLCAC Tells State Official

By Website Staff / May 31, 2024
GLCAC leadership recently met with Amy Stitely, Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Undersecretary for Strategy and Climate,...
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Request for Proposals: Behavioral Support and Professional Development

By Website Staff / April 11, 2024
GLCAC Early Learning Division seeks intensive support to address the needs of children in classroom settings experiencing dysregulation that impacts...
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Legislators Urged to Support Funding for GLCAC Programs in State Budget

By Website Staff / March 14, 2024
The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. welcomed local legislators to its main office in downtown Lawrence on a recent...
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As the weather turns cooler, it’s time to prepare for the winter heating season.
Sign up today for fuel assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), formerly known as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP.
Applications are now open for the heating season that runs from Nov. 1, 2024-April 30, 2025.
Apply online at www.toapply.org/GLCAC or visit www.glcac.org/home-energy-assistance/.
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Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served our country. GLCAC is grateful for your service, sacrifice and courage protecting our nation. ... See MoreSee Less

Worried about heating costs this winter? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides eligible renters and homeowners in Massachusetts with financial support to pay their winter heating bills. Apply today to keep your home comfortable through the colder months.
Apply online at www.toapply.org/GLCAC or visit www.glcac.org/home-energy-assistance/.
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A Message from the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.

Community is at the center of our name and all that we do. In challenging times, we are here to offer hope, opportunity and respect to our neighbors in need. Today, as always, we are committed to the Greater Lawrence community.
We are – and will remain – here to help people in need strive to achieve their own American dream through new opportunity and greater economic stability. Every person may seek services without fear of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
The Statue of Liberty is a beacon of hope for immigrants and the oppressed. Inscribed on her base are these precious words: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” For Greater Lawrence, our purpose is to deliver on that promise of hope. With programs that provide warmth, food, shelter, health care, language skills, job training, affordable childcare, and immigration and citizenship services, we set the hopeful on a path toward a higher quality of life and well-being.
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GLCAC will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
We will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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