Downtown Nonprofits

Elder/Disabled Advocacy & Enrichment

Boston Center For Independent Living

60 Temple Place

Empowering disabled people of all ages with practical skills & self-confidence.

FriendshipWorks

105 Chauncy Street

Working to reduce social isolation by matching volunteers to older adults.

Environmental Justice

Ceres

99 Chauncy Street

Transforming the economy to build a sustainable future for the planet.

Clean Air Task Force

114 State Street

Using tech innovation and thought leadership to prevent climate change.

Environment Massachusetts

294 Washington Street

Action for a greener, healthier Massachusetts.

Environmental Defense Fund

18 Tremont Street

Pioneering to make the environment healthier & safer for all.

Environmental League Of Massachusetts

15 Court Square

Protecting Massachusetts land, water, and public health.

Nature Conservancy

99 Bedford Street

Working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Trust For Public Land

6 Beacon Street

Creating parks to ensure healthy, livable communities for generations.

Faith-Based Organizations

Congregation Bnai Jacob

15 School Street

Observing Jewish customs and traditions in a warm, open, joyous environment.

King's Chapel

58 Tremont Street

United for the worship of God and the service of all.

Park Street Church

1 Park Street

Beliefs & Governance statement found here: https://www.parkstreet.org/about-us/beliefs/

Paulist Center

5 Park Street

A Catholic community that welcomes all.

St. Anthony Shrine

100 Arch Street

Welcoming all people through prayer and outreach.

St. Paul's Cathedral

138 Tremont Street

A house of prayer for all people.

Tremont Temple Church

88 Tremont Street

Famous for being the first integrated church in America, from its inception Tremont Temple has offered open attendance without charge.

Health Advocacy

Commonwealth Care Alliance

30 Winter Street

Dedicated to improving care for MassHealth/Medicaid-eligible individuals.

The Genesis Foundation

60 Temple Place

Helping families affected by rare diseases or genetic disorders.

Health Care For All

70 Franklin Street

Advocating for health justice in Massachusetts by promoting health equity.

Health Law Advocates

70 Franklin Street

Providing pro bono legal representation for those needing medical services.

Lawyers Concerned For Lawyers

31 Milk Street

Helping lawyers and legal students respond to personal and professional issues.

Massachusetts Association Of Health Plans

20 Ashburton Place

Dedicated to improving health care for all in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Association For Mental Health

50 Federal Street

Advancing mental health & wellbeing by addressing mental health challenges.

Massachusetts League Of Community Health Centers

40 Court Street

Supporting community health centers & their members.

National Institute For Children's Health

308 Congress Street

Achieving better health outcomes for children.

Historic Preservation

Boston Preservation Alliance

87 Mount Vernon Street

Guiding thoughtful change that stewards Boston’s historic character.

Historic Boston Inc.

3 School Street

Redeveloping at-risk historic buildings to help Boston’s neighborhoods thrive.

Housing & Planning Advocacy

Boston Housing Authority

52 Chauncy Street

Providing stable, quality affordable housing & healthy living environments.

Citizens' Housing & Planning Association

1 Beacon Street

Encouraging affordable housing; fostering diverse, sustainable communities.

Housing Partnership Network

56 Broad Street

Helping people gain access to affordable homes and thriving communities.

Massachusetts Association Of CDCs

44 School Street

Creating healthy communities where everyone lives in housing they can afford.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

60 Temple Place

Promoting smart growth & regional collaboration.

Massachusetts Housing Partnership

160 Federal Street

Working to increase the supply of affordable housing in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance

50 Milk Street

Supporting equitable community development and reinvestment.

Walk Massachusetts

50 Milk Street

Making walking safer and easier in Massachusetts.

Immigration Advocacy

International Institute Of New England

2 Boylston Street

Creating opportunities for refugees & immigrants to succeed.

Rian Immigrant Center

1 State Street

Supporting immigrant and refugee families.

Intervention Services & Advocacy

Boston Rescue Mission

39 Kingston Street

Empowering individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency.

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

47 West Street

Providing effective & innovative services to runaway and high-risk youth.

Childcare Choices Of Boston

105 Chauncy Street

Making childcare work for everyone regardless of background.

Children's Trust

55 Court Street

Working to prevent child abuse in Massachusetts.

Good Samaritans

41 West Street

Working to prevent suicide & helping those who have lost someone to suicide.

HomeStart

105 Chauncy Street

Ending homelessness in Greater Boston & developing strategies to prevent it.

Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance

7 Bulfinch Place

Dedicated to ending homelessness in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Organization For Addiction Recovery

105 Chauncy Street

Organizing recovering individuals; educating about the value of recovery.

New England Center & Home For Veterans

17 Court Street

Housing & serving veterans who are at-risk for homelessness.

St. Francis House

39 Boylston Street

Rebuilding lives by providing refuge and pathways to stability.

Socioeconomic Justice & Legal Reform

AMELIA PEABODY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

185 Devonshire Street

Continuing Amelia Peabody’s philanthropy in perpetuity through grants to qualified Massachusetts non-profit organizations.

Center For Restorative Justice (Suffolk University)

73 Tremont Street

Supporting social movements to build just and equitable communities.

Citizens For Juvenile Justice

44 School Street

Advocating to achieve equitable youth justice.

Corporate Accountability

10 Milk Street

Compelling corporations to restore health, human rights, democracy.

JALSA Impact

11 Beacon Street

Harnessing Jewish values to restore checks and balances to America.

Lawyers For Civil Rights

61 Batterymarch Street

Using legal action to foster equal opportunity and fight discrimination.

Massachusetts Appleseed Center For Law & Justice

44 School Street

Advocating for systemic solutions to social justice issues.

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

40 Court Street

Advancing laws and policies that secure economic, racial, and social justice.

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation

333 Washington Street

Providing research and solutions that drive public policy in order to strengthen the Commonwealth’s finances and economy.

MASSPIRG

294 Washington Street

Advocating for the public interest and a healthier, safer world.

Mel King Institute For Community Building

44 School Street

Fostering vibrant communities by advancing the skills of volunteer leaders.

National Consumer Law Center

7 Winthrop Square

Working for consumer justice and economic security.

New England Anti-Defamation League

40 Court Street

Fighting all forms of bigotry & defending democratic ideals & civil rights.

New England Legal Foundation

333 Washington Street

Promoting public discourse on the proper role of free enterprise in our society and advancing free enterprise principles in the courtroom.

PIONEER INSTITUTE

185 Devonshire Street

Developing and communicating dynamic ideas to advance prosperity and civic life in Massachusetts and beyond.

Social Justice/Elma Lewis Center (Emerson College)

120 Boylston Street

Working to support individual and community self-determination.

United For A Fair Economy

184 High Street

Supporting social movements working for a resilient & equitable economy.

Volunteer Lawyers Project

7 Winthrop Square

Increasing access to justice by delivering high quality pro bono civil legal services to eligible clients in the Greater Boston area.

Women's Advocacy

Center For Women & Enterprise

44 School Street
Helping women business owners & entrepreneurs launch & grow businesses.

Emerge Massachusetts

15 Court Square

Increasing Democratic women leaders from diverse backgrounds.

REPRODUCTIVE EQUITY NOW

70 Franklin Street

Working to protect everyone’s right to a full range of reproductive options.

Workforce Training & Adult Education

Action For Boston Community Development

178 Tremont Street

Responding to local needs for underserved/at-risk neighbors.

Building Impact

93 Summer Street

Empowering companies to volunteer, donate, and connect.

JVS Boston

75 Federal Street

Empowering individuals from diverse communities to build careers.

SEIU New England 615

26 West Street

Representing regional service workers on initiatives impacting them.

Urban College Of Boston

2 Boylston Street

Opening pathways to opportunity through supportive education.

Youth Enrichment & Empowerment

Big Sister Association Of Greater Boston

20 Park Plaza

Igniting girls’ passion & power through positive mentoring relationships.

CTAC

1 Boston Place

Developing innovation in improving student learning.

Literations

70 Franklin Street

Improving the literacy skills of young children.

Massachusetts Mentoring Partnership

75 Kneeland Street

Working to expand empowering youth-adult relationships across the state.

New England Board Of Higher Education

45 Temple Place

Creating a hub for higher education resources.

Posse Foundation

77 Summer Street

Preparing students from diverse backgrounds for college.

Raising A Reader Massachusetts

53 State Street

Closing the literacy gap by helping families develop home-reading routines.

YearUp Boston

45 Milk Street

Ensuring young adults are empowered to reach their potential.