Agency Details:

Abby's House is a multi-service, non-profit organization in Worcester, Massachusetts that serves homeless and battered women and children. We fulfill our mission by empowering women to lead self-directed lives filled with dignity and hope.

Description:
Abby’s House operates an emergency overnight shelter for women and children as well as 78 units of affordable housing. We serve 6,000 meals each year. Abby's Thrift Shop is open six days a week, selling clothing for women and children and household items. Our Women's Center offers current and former shelter guests and residents a variety of social and educational programs. Volunteers are needed for all of these programs.

History:
Founded in 1976 by a group of activists led by Annette Rafferty, Abby's House has improved the lives of more than 10,000 women and children. Our success is thanks to the efforts of a small but dedicated staff, a broad base of community financial assistance, and hundreds of volunteers each year.

Contact person: Jean Anger, Volunteer Coordinator, (508) 756-5486 ext. 27, (email)

Address:

52 High Street Worcester, MA 01609 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.abbyshouse.org

Directions:

From the Mass Pike or 495, take 290 West Exit 18 off 290 – sign says Ware/Framingham. Off-ramp splits, go to right – sign says Rte. 9/Lincoln Street After Crowne Plaza Hotel (on right), make a Right onto School St. At end of School St. go left on Main St. After City Hall @ 2 nd light go right on Austin St. 1st right is High St. 52 High St. is on left We are located near the intersection of Chatham and High Streets, across from St. Paul's Cathedral.

Miscellaneous Information

Are any opportunities appropriate for youth ages 18 or under? If yes, what age range?
	volunteers age 16 and older in the Thrift Shop

Last updated on January 23, 2009