ABCD assists low-income residents of Greater Boston to stabilize and improve their lives and move out of poverty by providing programs and services at its central offices and through a network of service centers. In 2024, these services reached 98,210 low-income individuals representing 89,562 households and included:
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Asset Development: Helped 3,609 households with free tax assistance and 1,525 receive refunds and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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Community Outreach: ABCD Connect, a remote hotline, assisted 5,566 individuals with information and referral services.
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Early Childhood Education & Care: Assisted 6,204 families in accessing child care through referral and voucher programs. Provided 2,162 preschoolers, infants, and toddlers with Head Start & Children’s Services enrollment.
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Education & Career Development for Adults: Provided 12,032 individuals with job assistance, helping 1,570 secure employment. Supported 355 individuals in ESOL courses, and 31 individuals earned associate or certificate degrees.
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Elder Services: Provided 332 seniors with hot meals and snacks, supported 98 seniors in maintaining independent living, and engaged 56 seniors in exercise and wellness programs.
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Energy Assistance: Assisted 32,011 households in obtaining LIHEAP benefits. Helped 1,029 households lower energy bills through weatherization services and heating system upgrades and provided 1,232 households with NCAP.
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Essential Services: Distributed 695,923 pounds of food, provided 910 families with diapers, 632 households with emergency clothing, and 1,389 families with holiday meals. Donated holiday toys to 650 children, while 154 families participated in the ABCD Adopt-a-Family program.
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Food Security: Prepared 929,660 meals and provided 2,828 families with food pantry services. Distributed food to 481 elders through the Senior Brown Bag Program, delivered groceries to 297 households, and served 1,389 holiday meals. Additionally, 249 individuals accessed food pop-up locations, 75 households used a mobile food pantry, and 74 individuals obtained food stamp benefits.
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Health Services: Delivered disease prevention and reproductive health care to 11,434 individuals.
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Housing & Homelessness Prevention: Assisted 438 households with housing assistance and stabilization support. Helped 210 individuals obtain or maintain housing and 83 individuals with foreclosure prevention.
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Immigration Services: Assisted 138 individuals in obtaining fee waivers, helped 121 individuals complete U.S. citizenship applications, 74 individuals obtain citizenship, and 50 individuals apply for permanent residency, with 4 individuals successfully obtaining residency.
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Youth Programs: Connected 282 youth with summer employment, 197 with year-round employment, and educated 125 youth in alternative high schools, with 26 graduates.
