ISS is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian agency serving the residents of Massachusetts’s South Shore. Our mission is to … strengthen family life and offer assistance to anyone in need.



PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
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Pantry Shelf, distributed 350,000 lbs of food to impoverished families last year
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HomeSafe, serves families who find themselves at risk for homelessness due to financial hardship
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Harvest Helpers, organizes backyard gardeners and community groups who donate fresh local produce to food pantries
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New Directions Counseling Center, serves adults, children, couples and families who are dealing with a myriad of life issues. Most major insurance carriers are accepted. In addition, a special program within the center reaches out to clients who cannot afford the help that they so desperately need.
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Quincy Medical Center Interfaith Chaplaincy, provides counseling to hospital patients and grieving families
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Bureau Drawer thrift shop, provides the community with an affordable option for clothing and household items. The shop is run entirely by volunteers
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Career Closet, provides free professional attire to low income job seekers