United Way of Greater Fall River Partner Agencies

Below is a list of the 31 partner agencies serving the residents of Fall River, Swansea, Somerset, Westport, & Assonet, Massachusetts, and Little Compton & Tiverton, Rhode Island. For more information, click on the name of each agency to view their website, or use the contact information listed. Agencies with a gray listing do not have a website.

United Way Member Agencies (18)

• AMERICAN RED CROSS (421988) Provides emergency services, blood services, disaster plan preparation, community classes (First Aid, workplace safety, automatic external defibrillation, babysitting, water safety, CPR), nurse assistant/home health aide, international services. 315 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA (508) 676-8276
• THE ARC OF GREATER FALL RIVER (422088) Provides adult foster care, community based day supports, a resource/drop-in recreational program, representative payee, guardianship and family, individual and special education advocacy services. 405 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA (508) 679-0001
• BIG FRIENDS LITTLE FRIENDS (360607) A mentoring program that provides children ages 7 to 14 with the friendship of a concerned adult to help them reach their potential. A program of Family Service Association. 101 Rock Street, Fall River, MA (508) 678-7542
• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RECREATION (CDREC) (108939) Offers year-round recreational, cultural, and educational programs for Fall River residents, targeting youth. After school, evening, and weekend classes available. 72 Bank Street, Fall River, MA (508) 679-0922
• DIABETES ASSOCIATION (422588) Serves people of all ages that have diabetes. Provides support, education, and advocacy. Offers Camp Kyle T. Woodruff for children with diabetes. 170 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA (508) 672-5671
• FALL RIVER YMCA (426288) A community based, volunteer led organization committed to building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Encompasses health, fitness, aquatics, teen, youth, and child-care programming. 199 North Main Street, Fall River, MA (508) 675-7841
• FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION (422888) Dedicated to providing high quality programs and services that strengthen and support individuals and families. 101 Rock Street, Fall River, MA (508) 678-7542
• INFOLINE (423488) Information and referral service that provides confidential assistance by way of Traveler’s Aid, Volunteer Action Center, and the Health & Human Services Directory. 80 North Main Street, Fall River, MA (508) 674-1100
• KING PHILIP COMMUNITY HOUSE (423588) Early childhood education and childcare for children ages 3-5 years, an ongoing food drive for veterans, and an intergenerational alliance with two local nursing homes. 334 Tuttle Street, Fall River, MA (508) 672-6082
• NINTH STREET DAY NURSERY (424388) Provides early childhood education and day care services to families in Fall River and the surrounding communities. Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM, 52 weeks per year. 533 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA (508) 672-7723
• PEOPLE, INCorporated (424488) Provides residential, day habilitation, vocational/job training, recreation, and early intervention services to children and adults with developmental disabilities while promoting growth and independence. 1040 Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA (508) 679-5233
• SAMARITANS (424988) Suicide prevention hotline for persons in crisis who feel lonely, isolated, depressed and are in danger of taking their own lives. Available from 8 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week, including holidays. Confidential and anonymous. P.O. Box 1333, Westport, MA (508) 673-3777
• SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS, INC. (425088) Provides employment training, educational services including Adult Basic Education, English as a second language, GED preparation, translations, transportation, child care services. 164 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA (508) 676-1916
• SOUTHEAST REGIONAL NETWORK (SRN) (360608) The Fall River Family Center provides homeless families with emergency shelter, including case management and assistance in obtaining sustainable permanent housing, with 18 months of supportive follow-up services. 257 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA (508) 789-2109
• STANLEY STREET TREATMENT & RESOURCES (SSTAR) (425288) Provides a range of mental health, substance abuse treatment, and primary health care services. Also serves survivors of domestic violence. 386 Stanley Street, Fall River, MA (508) 324-7768
• STEPPINGSTONE, INC. (425388) Offers comprehensive residential, outpatient, supportive and scattered site housing services to homeless individuals recovering from chemical dependency. 466 North Main Street, Fall River, MA (508) 674-2788
• THOMAS CHEW MEMORIAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB (422488) Inspires and enables all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. 803 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA (508) 672-6340
• WOMEN’S OCCUPATIONAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, INC. (W.O.R.D.) (426188) Child care services provided to children ages four weeks to school age. Curriculum activities based on developmentally appropriate practices. 951 Slade Street Fall River, MA (508) 673-4421

United Way Affiliate Agencies (13)

• A WISH COME TRUE (851688) Grants wishes to children ages 3 - 18 who have a life threatening illness. 1010 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI (401) 781-9199
• CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES, INC. (100002) Provides mental and behavioral health services to children, adults, and families; offers young parent support, parent aide, adoption services, and Sexual Abuse Intervention Network (SAIN). 66 Troy Street, Fall River, MA (508) 676-5708
• FALL RIVER DEACONESS HOME (100001) Offers residential and educational programs, community work placement, transitional and independent living programs and group home/tracking services for young women ages 11 to 18.
  309 French Street, Fall River, MA (508) 674-4847
• GIRL SCOUTS OF RHODE ISLAND (422988) Provides year-round leadership programming and summer camp programs for girls, ages 6 through 17, from RI and Southeastern Massachusetts. 125 Charles Street, Providence, RI (800) 331-0149
• GR. FALL RIVER COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY (108103) Provides emergency food assistance to those in need. Supports area residents in need of food without creating dependency. 228 North Main Street, Fall River, MA (508) 672-5381
• HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER (106689) A federally funded, non-profit community health center that provides quality, affordable, medical and dental services to all residents of Greater Fall River, regardless of their ability to pay. 102 County Street, Fall River, MA (508) 679-9376
• HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE (423088) Provides medical care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in Greater Fall River who wish to remain at home. A program of the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Massachusetts (VNA). 502 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA (508) 673-1589
• KATIE BROWN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (330013) Teen dating violence prevention program that provides interactive classroom-based presentations for students in grades 5 through 12. 139 S. Main Street, Fall River, MA (508) 678-4466
• OUR SISTERS’ PLACE (102945) Provides confidentially located emergency shelter, meals, case management, education, advocacy, and follow-up services to battered women and their children. P.O. Box 4236, Fall River, MA (508) 677-0224
• S.H.A.R.E. FOUNDATION (851588) Empowers physically-challenged, non-speaking individuals to express basic needs and achieve self -support using specially adapted electronic and computer equipment to maximize their quality of life. 285 Old Westport Rd., N. Dartmouth, MA (508) 999-8482
• SOUTH COASTAL COUNTIES LEGAL SERVICES (697488)
  Provides legal assistance, advocacy, and representation in civil matters (such as housing, utilities, public benefits, domestic violence, education, and discrimination) to eligible low income residents. P.O. Box 2507, Fall River, MA (508) 676-6265
• VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION OF BRISTOL COUNTY, INC. (697588) Counseling organization that provides outreach services and a food pantry to U.S. Military Veterans and their families. Serves as an advocate for veterans’ rights and benefits. 755 Pine Street, Fall River, MA (508) 679-9277
• VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS (VNA) (425988)
  Provides nursing, home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapy services to all ages across Southeastern Massachusetts. Special programs include cardiac, wound care, and home telemonitoring. 502 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA (508) 676-8251