Established in 1972, Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services for Chinese-speaking Asian senior citizens. It offers various health care, nutrition, outreach, transportation, congregate housing and drop-in social services. The organization administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which includes health care information and training and employment opportunities for senior citizens. Its health education program features news, presentations and information updates on a monthly basis through registered nurses and doctors. The agency also participates in a variety of recreational and educational activities, including story telling, language classes, crafts, occupational therapy, gymnastics, and therapeutic and osteoporosis prevention exercises. Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center maintains a location in Boston.
Anna Bissonnette House, also known as ABH, offers permanent supportive housing options. It serves more than 35 homeless senior citizens. Founded in 1997, the house features over 20 studios and nearly 15 one-bedroom apartments. Anna Bissonnette House serves the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of individuals. It also provides a range of health care services. The house offers several community activities. Anna Bissonnette House includes a lobby and area kitchens. The house is a part of Hearth, which is a nonprofit organization, which additionally operates Ruth Cowin House and Burroughs Street House. The parent organization administers several outreach and advocacy programs.
WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.
