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MARSHFIELD COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

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VISION A Community Wide Resource

Marshfield is full of community based organizations that have missions to support its residents and visitors. We hope that you will use this book as a resource to not only seek assistance but also to find opportunities to serve your neighbors. These organizations depend on volunteers and donations to ensure fulfillment of their missions. Please visit our website to learn more about how the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce supports our community. www.marshfieldchamber.org We ARE Marshfield.

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Alice’s House www.aliceshouse.org (781)-834-8993 AlicesHouse112@gmail.com Alice’s House is a non-profit seaside retreat for spiritual and emotional healing started after the passing of Alice Feeney in 1997. The house exists to help people heal from grief in a comfortable and healing space.

Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield www.bgcmarshfield.org (781)-834-2582 37 Proprietors Drive Marshfield, MA 02050 The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield (the Club) is a youth development organization providing programs and services to the children and families of the South Shore. Its mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.

Friends of The Marshfield Animal Shelter www.friendsofmarshfieldanimalshelter.org (781)-837-9759 The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter is volunteer-based non-profit established in 2015. Their mission is to promote awareness of and participate in the activities of the town owned Marshfield Animal Shelter. Their programs aim to end pet overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter services available through us or other partner organizations as well as assist struggling pet owners.

Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park www.marshfielddogpark.com The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park is a non-profit organization formed in 2018 that worked together to build a designated off-leash dog park. They host annual events like fundraisers, food drives, and dog-friendly parties.

Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library www.ventresslibrary.org/Pages/Index/194062/friends-of-theventress-memorial-library (781)-834-5535 Friendsoftheventress@gmail.com The Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library is a non-profit that contributes time, money, and talent to support the Ventress Library with programming, museum passes, and funding.

Good Will Hunters www.goodwillhunters.org Goodwillhunters@hotmail.com Good Will Hunters is a non-profit organization that was founded in the honor of Anjuli and Drew Hunter in order to raise awareness of the needs of the community, support local projects and groups that enhance lives, and join other volunteers in lending a helping hand to neighbors in need.

Grad Night Live www.gradnitelive.com MarshfieldGradNiteLive@gmail.com Grad Nite Live is an annual, community-run event dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and substance-free environment for graduating seniors on their graduation night to keep everyone safe.

Magical Moon Foundation www.magicalmoon.org Magical Moon Farm & Foundation is a five-acre, ocean-side, organic farm supporting children with life-threatening conditions. Its mission is to nurture these children and their families by teaching healthy ways to deal with challenges and stress with the buildings, adventures, animals, gardens, and shelters on the farm.

Marshfield COA Boosters Inc. www.marshfieldcoaboosters.org/ The Marshfield COA Boosters are a non-profit organization that assists the Marshfield COA in their efforts to provide enriching programs and activities as well as necessary resources for the senior population of Marshfield and surrounding communities.

Marshfield Community Media www.marshfieldcommunitymedia.com Info@marshfieldcommunitymedia.com Marshfield Community Media is a non-profit organization designed to encourage the community to discover the possibilities within television production by providing the training, guidance, and resources to do so. They also bring attention to small businesses or organizations around the community.

Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off www.mcrco.org The Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off is a family-oriented funfilled event where all proceeds go towards supporting charitable organizations such as the Marshfield Food Pantry, Marshfield FACTS, McKinney Vento Foster Care, Gold Star Wives of America, and The North Community Church missions.

Marshfield Education Foundation www.marshfieldfoundation.org Info@marshfieldfoundation.org The Marshfield Education Foundation provides critical seed funding for grants submitted by Marshfield Public School teachers for innovative prorams that motivate and excite their students and achieve excellence in teaching and learning.

Marshfield FACTS www.marshfieldfacts.org (781)-834-8244 Marshfield Families, Adolescents, and Community Together Against Substances is the community coalition for substance abuse prevention in Marshfield. Their mission is to decrease underage use of nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana, decrease the misuse of prescription medications, and decrease the use of illegal drugs, as well as increase the physical and mental wellbeing of Marshfield residents.

Marshfield Fair www.marshfieldfair.org (781)-834-6629 The Marshfield Fair is a volunteer-supported event hosted by the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, which focuses on the development, education, improvement, and promotion of people in the theory and practice of agriculture, horticulture, mechanical arts, and more.

Marshfield Recreation www.marshfield-ma.gov/recreation-department Recreation@townofmarshfield.org (781)-834-5543 The Marshfield Recreation Department was established in 1958 with the goal of conducting and promoting recreation, play, sport, and physical education. They plan, organize, promote, and provide worthwhile leisure programs and facilities to serve the physical, emotional, and social needs of the community.

Marshfield Youth Hockey www.marshfieldyouthhockey.com Marshfield Youth Hockey focuses on providing a fun and supportive community for children to learn and play hockey while also building important life skills. Their programs include development clinics, practices, games and Learn to Play Hockey programs.

NeighborWorks Housing Solutions www.nhsmass.org NeighborWorks Housing Solutions is an organization dedicated to establishing health and well-being in the community through developing housing, providing housing resources and education to the community, rental assistance, shelter and homelessness prevention, foreclosure prevention, and more.

North River Arts Society www.northriverarts.org (781)-837-8091 The North River Arts Society was established in 1968 with the mission of fostering participation and appreciation of the arts in the community. They offer classes and workshops as well as a variety of community events and fundraisers.

Peter Igo Park www.peterigo.com Peter Igo Park is Marshfield’s most popular recreational park with a wide variety of recreational activities available for use. The Friends of Peter Igo Park are a non-profit dedicated to the maintenance and betterment of the park.

Plymouth County Family Support www.pcfamilysupport.org 508-927-4520 Plymouth County Family Support Inc. Is a non-profit dedicated to supporting children and adults with disabilities along with their families, including adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They offer information and support services, support meetings for parents, education trainings, Sibshops for siblings of those with special needs, self-advocacy groups, and more.

Raising Harts www.raisingharts.org (339)-933-9411 Raising Harts is a non-profit created by parents for parents dedicated to supporting families with Autistic and neurodiverse children through mentorship, workshops, and inclusive programs.

Road to Responsibility www.roadtoresponsibility.org Road to Responsibility is a non-profit dedicated to providing the means, opportunity, and support necessary to allow citizens with disabilities to take their place as productive members of the community. They offer day services, residential services, and social services!

Sanctuary South Shore www.sanctuarysouthshore.org (781)-837-2746 Sanctuary South Shore is a non-profit church and preschool that believes everyone is welcome and safe in the life of the community and works to ensure they feel as such.

School on Wheels of Massachusetts www.sowma.org (508)-587-9091 School on Wheels of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students impacted by homelessness. They provide financial support, mentoring services, one-on-one tutoring, and backpacks to those without.

See Plymouth www.SeePlymouth.com (508)-747-0100 See Plymouth is a non-profit organization that helps showcase all that Plymouth County has to offer, from cranberry farms to the Plymouth Rock and more.

South Shore Community Action Council www.sscac.org (781)-837-6837 The South Shore Community Action Council works to alleviate poverty, create opportunities, and increase financial stability for low=income people so that every member of the South Shore community can live with dignity and reach their potential. They collaborate with hundreds of community partners to meet household needs like childcare, transportation, housing, food, and nutrition.

Sowing Seeds www.sowingseedsmarshfield.org (781)-837-3337 Sowing Seeds is a nonprofit network of volunteers who share their time and talents to help Marshfield residents in need, including a clothing bank, transportation services, and more.

St. Ann’s by The Sea www.stanns.net (781) 834-4953 St. Ann’s by The Sea is a nonprofit church dedicated to making worship accessible to all.

Steeple School www.steepleschool.org (781)-837-5640 The Steeple School of Trinity Church provides a safe and loving environment where the curriculum is designed to provide structure alongside play to stimulate social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth.

Talking Information Center Network www.ticnetwork.org (781) 834-4953 The Talking Information Center Network is a radio reading service dedicated to the blind, visually impaired, and otherwise printimpaired population of Massachusetts. The radio runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Daniel Webster Estate and Heritage Center www.thedanielwebsterestate.org (781)-834-0548 The Daniel Webster Estate and Heritage Center is an organization dedicated to preserving the estate of Daniel Webster, former Secretary of State and Senator of Massachusetts.

The Historic Winslow House Association www.winslowhouse.org (781)-837-5753 The Historic Winslow House Association is dedicated to preserving the house as a historic National Register property as well as showcase the property for educational purposes to the community.

The JPH Organization at Ferry Hill Center www.jphcommunity.org/home (781)-834-8371 The JPH Organization is a nonprofit organization in honor of James P. Harrington. It is a nurturing and inclusive community of wellness, healing, and transformation. Their community provides small volunteer jobs and opportunities to contribute in every area of what we do, as well as long term volunteer and team positions to provide a purpose when seeking to shift, heal, or break patterns. 14

The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund www.mollyfund.net The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund is a nonprofit organization in honor of Molly Fitzgerald that is dedicated to promoting education and the arts in Marshfield through college scholarships, supporting community service projects, and assisting in the funding of school programs.

The Original Brant Rock Village Association www.originalbrva.org The Original Brant Rock Village Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission has been to preserve and build on the Brant Rock community’s rich history, to reignite a sense of social and economic pride in the community, and to make Brant Rock a pleasurable place to live and visit.

The Ventress Memorial Library www.ventresslibrary.org (781)-834-5535 The Ventress Memorial Library is a community hub that inspires and empowers all to access knowledge, culture and social connections. They support the whole community to promote personal growth and provide a welcoming setting that inspires learning and recreation through resources, services and programs, while maintaining a comfortable and confidential environment. 15

Additional Resources Marshfield Police Department www.marshfieldpolice.org (781)-834-6655 The Marshfield Police Department’s goal is to provide top-quality policing to our residents, business owners, and visitors and to address every concern brought to the Department’s attention to the very best of our capabilities

Marshfield Fire Department www.marshfield-ma.gov/marshfield-fire-department (781)-837-1315 The Marshfield Fire Department consists of 50 Career and 6 Call Firefighters dedicated to the Fire Service Profession operating under the direction of Fire Chief Jeff Simpson

Marshfield Town Hall www.marshfield-ma.gov (781)-536-2500 The Marshfield Town Hall encompasses all aspects of the local town government to ensure smooth town operations

Marshfield Public Schools www.mpsd.org (781)-834-5000 The Marshfield Public Schools are a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning community that empowers all to achieve their maximum potential

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Marshfield Veterans Center www.marshfield-ma.gov/veterans-services-marshfield (781)-834-5576 The mission of the Marshfield Department of Veterans’ Services is to be the chief advocate for Marshfield veterans and their families. The Marshfield Department of Veterans' Services provides information and assistance in obtaining any federal state or local veterans benefit or veterans services to which they may be entitled

Marshfield Senior Center www.marshfieldseniorcenter.org (781)-834-5581 The Marshfield Senior Center identifies the needs of seniors and implements services and programs that encourage self-reliance, good health, education, and community involvement. It advocates for seniors and increases awareness of these efforts

Marshfield Food Pantry www.marshfieldfoodpantry.org (781)-837-0359 The Marshfield Food Pantry has been part of our community for over 35 years and their sole mission is to reduce the risk of hunger here in our town

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State Representative Patrick Kearney 4th Plymouth District patrick.kearney@mahouse.gov (617) 722-2014 Representative Kearney holds in district hours as follows: 9:00am to 10:30am on the second Friday of the month at the Senior Center 230 Webster St, Marshfield, MA 02050

Senator Patrick O'Connor Patrick.OConnor@masenate.gov (617) 722-1646 To meet with Senator O'Connor in person, attend his indistrict hours on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10:30am-11:30am at the Senior Center located at 230 Webster St, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Support Local 892 Plain St STE 1, Marshfield, MA 02050 P.O. Box 238 (781)-834-6262 https://www.marshfieldchamber.org/