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~Milford Organizations~
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Other Resources:
Armenian American Vets - (508)-473-9755
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Boy Scouts, Milford -(508)-872-6551
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| Milford Chamber of Commerce | ||
Children
Across America - will provide
free health care for children and educational
grants for continuous education.
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Claflin Hill Music Performance Foundation | |
Milford Commandery
No. 11 of Knight Templar - (508)-473-9762 |
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Milford
Council of Royal and Select Masters- (508)-473-9762 |
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Foggiano Club - (508)-473-9845
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Foggiano Club - (508)-473-9845
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Girl Scouts of Milford
- please visit www.gscwm.org or
contact Toi Fiore, 413 584-2602 x3621,tfiore@gscwm.org
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Hopedale Country Club -
(508)-473-9876
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Italian
American Vets - (508)-473-9798 |
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Kennedy-Donovan
Center - services for families w/disabilities |
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Marchegiano Club - (508)-478-7542 |
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Massachusetts Minority State
Police Officers - (508)-478-5530
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Milford Teachers Association
- (508)-473-3685
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Milford
Youth Center - (508)-473-1756 |
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Mt.
Lebanon Chapter of Royal Arch Masons (508)-473-9762 |
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Portuguese
Club - (508)-478-4311 |
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Tri-Valley,
Inc. -Elderly Services
(800)-286-6640 |
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| YMCA - Hockomock Area - Bellingham | YMCA - MetroWest YMCA Framingham, Hopkinton |
Employment
Directions was developed to provide
residents of Webster, MA who are currently
underemployed or unemployed with support
to assist in acquiring successful, meaningful
employment. These services are provided
free of charge through the Town of Webster
Board of Selectmen and the Webster Redevelopment
Authority with funds from the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts Department of Housing
and Community Development/Ready Resource
Fund.
In 1997 Employment Directions expanded the scope of its service to include skills training in the field of Human Services, According to statistics available from the Division of Employment and Training, the field of Human Services is projected to have the third highest growth potential for employment through the year 2005. Individuals entering this program will be provided the skills necessary for entry level positions in Human Service Agencies. Employment Directions will provide job placement upon successful completion of the course.
Employment Directions will provide a systematic approach to assist eligible individuals to achieve their employment goals.
Upon acceptance, individuals will participate in a review of work history, assessment of skills, aptitudes and interests, develop resumes, cover letters and practice interview techniques. Appropriate job matches will be provided with assistance and support at the job site through counseling as needed. Follow-up monitoring will continue throughout the first year of placement to ensure success.
Those who have not completed High School may be eligible to enter die GED preparatory classes offered through Employment Directions and Quinsigamond Community College Partnership. Those individuals will be required to take the TABE assessment.
Those who wish to participate in the Employment Directions Human Service Training component will be determined eligible for this field through the assessment process and referred for the next available opening. They will complete a comprehensive six week training in basic skills including : CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration. Support will be provided through the Department of Transitional Assistance to those who may need child care benefits and are currently receiving public assistance. Individuals will be expected to accept employment, with the assistance of the Support Counselor, at a Human Service Agency upon completion of training.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for Employment Direction's Job placement service participants must be unemployed or underemployed residents of either Town of Webster or of Milford, MA, meet the federal guidelines for low to moderate income households, and be willing to commit to the guidelines of the program.
To be eligible for
the Employment Direction's kills Training
service participants must also possess
a General Equivalency Degree or a High
School Diploma, have a basic understanding
and to write English as it would be encountered
the workplace, be able to lift and carry
50 lbs., climb stairs, stoop, bend, and
be able to stand for long periods of time,
pass a CORI background check, and possess
a current driver's license and transportation.
For more information about any of these activities, please contact the Employment Directions at the Milford office at 208 Main St., Suite 104, 508-478-9857. There is also a Webster office, (508)-943-0428.
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Greater Milford Childcare Network
Support group for local
family daycare providers. We offer workshops,
annual events for providers and daycare children.
We also give daycare refferals to parents.
To become a member or get a refferal, please call
Danielle Howley at 508-634-2748 or Gloria Dewar at
508-473-1859. Or e-mail transat75@yahoo.com.
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The mission of the Greenleaf
Garden Club is to promote the knowledge
and love of gardening and civic development
in the community of Milford. The
club meets the third Monday of
every month at 7:00 pm, September
-June. Meetings are held at The Senior
Center, North Bow Street.
For further information, contact membership chair Jean DeLuzio at email renoandjean@verizon.net or 508-473-7790.
On-going activities include:
Garden Therapy
Flower arranging workshops are held at the Milford Geriatric Authority on every other third Saturday of the month, Sepember-June. Appoximately 30 residents participate each month. All club members are encouraged to participate in this important activity.
Junior Gardening
Milford school children are given the opportunity to participate in gardening programs on a monthly schedule during the school year. The program is hosted by club members, and topics covered include birds, wildlife, and conservation concepts.
Community Beautification
A long range program has been implemented within the town of Milford to beautify the grounds of the town library, Louisa Lake Park, Maher Court, General Draper Park, and the Main Street traffic islands.
Art in Bloom
The Greenleaf Garden Club particpates in this annual event at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where club members exhibit floral arrangements designed to compement works of art. Through the years, the Greenleaf Garden Club has won many awards for its entries.
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Knights of Columbus
The
Knights of Columbus charities provide financial
aid to all physically handicapped children
under the age of 20, and to all mentally
retarded regardless of age. In Milford,
members are of the Valencia Council, No.
80.
In the past years, the Knights of Columbus in Massachusetts have contributed grants in excess of $4,00,000 to aid the handicapped and mentally retarded.
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The Milford Junior Woman's Club, Inc. was established
in 1973. It is comprised of a diverse group of women from
Milford and surrounding towns. Each member of the MJWC
brings a unique perspective on the world, and an individual
life experience that enhances the capabilities of the
organization. Visit their website at www.milfordjuniorwomansclub.org
and the e-mail is milfordjrwomansclub@gmail.com.
The Juniors meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at Milford Senior Center, 60 N. Bow St. at 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
The 2010-2012 officers:
Vice-President Sandy Scialdone sandra.scialdone@fmr.com 508.381.0502
Anyone would be more than happy to tell you about the organization and answer any of your questions.
The MJWC has promoted a strong tradition of community involvement in arts, conservation, education, home life, and scholarship. The more visible accomplishments include: ROMP (renewing our playgrounds), curbside recycling, teachers' wish lists, an annual Red Cross blood drive, scholarships for graduating Milford High School girls, child assault prevention program, Easter Seals Camperships, and Amblyopia screenings.
Although the major thrust of the club is as a local service organization, occasionally the membership sets aside its social conscience in favor of some socializing. Events include: a gala holiday party, game nights, shopping trips, and parties for the children.
Milford Youth Baseball
Milford Youth Baseball, through the dedicated work
of the Board of Directors, coaches, and volunteers,
conducts many games and leagues for all ages.
Included are Tee-ball, Farm League, Little
League, Minor, Major, Babe Ruth, and Milford
Micros.
Board Chairman is Al Inglesi, the President is Rob Andrews, and the Vice President is Rick Asmar.
Please contact the association at P.O. Box 128, Milford, MA 01757. Visit the web site at www.eteamz.com/milfordyouthbaseball/
Milford Youth Center
The Milford Youth Center was established to provide area youth with a a safe place in which to particpate in athletic, educational, social, and cultural activities. A gymnasium, game room, and computers are available to youth patrons on a daily basis. The facility is open 2:30 - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday to youths ages 10-17. For information on programs or special events, please call (508)-473-1756.
MOMS Club of Milford
The MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is an international non-profit organization for full-time or part-time stay at home moms. Activities include playgroups, participation in local service projects, monthly meetings and fun-filled activities for moms and children to enjoy together. All activities are organized by volunteer moms and attended by moms and children of all ages. For more information, please send an e-mail to Milford_ma_momsclub@yahoo.com or call Andrea @ 508-473-3646.Parents
Helping Parents and The Parental
Stress Line support and promote
healthy parent-child relationships
and help break the cycle of child
abuse by providing a 24-hour Parental
Stress Line and peer-led Parent
Support Groups.
Greater Milford VNA
The
Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Milford-Northbridge
area is a non-profit home health agency
certified by Medicare/Medicaid and accredited
by JCAHO. Founded in 1918, the VNA provides
a full range of professional and supportive
health services at home seven days a week,
24 hours a day, and has contracts with
most HMO's and insurance providers.
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| Skilled Nursing Care | Medical Social Service | |
| Home Health Aide Service | Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy | |
| Specialized Programs | ||
| Intravenous Therapy | Health Education | |
| Mental Health Care at Home | Health Promotion Clinics | |
| Maternal/Child Health | Fall Flu Program | |
| Phlebotomy | Alzheimer's Support Group | |
For more information, please call (508)-473-0862.