Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians" ) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. Some 12 million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States.
For more information or to become involved in this ministry email getinvolved@stmikes.org or contact Parish Office.
St. Vincent de Paul of St. Michael Parish is here to assist people in the Hudson Community when an indivdual is experiencing a financial issue. Please contact the parish office at 978-562-2552 and the office will have someone from St. Vincent de Paul reach out to you.
Agape Cafe serving FREE dinner for the community every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:30pm. Appetizers, entree and dessert. Social hour with games and refreshments from 4:00 to 5:00pm. Dinner is served from 5:00 to 6:30pm. First United Methodist Church, Felton Street, Hudson
Resource Guide for St. Vincent de Paul
St. Michael Conference
January 16, 2016
1. Our Lady Thrift Shop
197 Pleasant Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone 508-485-1284
Ministry of Sisters of St. Chrietienne. Contact: Sister Jeannette
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am -12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
2. Rolland House – SMOC Residential Program
51 Mechanic Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone 508-481-7847
Program Director: Gwendolyn Tyne
3. Hudson Senior Center
Social Service Advocate: Holly Budrewicz or Anna Salamao
Phone: 978-568-9638
4. 211 State Wide Hotline for different services
5. Clear Path Program of Marlboro Community Development
Helps people with hoarding issues.
Towns covered: Hudson, Marlborough
Contact: Clearpath@gmail.com.
Meets last Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Leahy conference room 157 Union Street Marlborough.
6. Meals on Wheels
Covers Hudson and 13 other communities
Program of Bay Path Elder Services. Homebound seniors over 60 years of age. Includes spouse and disabled person under 60 if they live with homebound person. Nutrition department must complete an in home assessment before meals can begin. No income level. Based on needs assessment.
7. Hudson Food Pantry:
28 Houghton Street.
Use referral for any St. Vincent de Paul Clients who have not participated at Food Pantry.
Open 9am – 10:30am Tuesday and Saturday.
First Thursday of each month 7pm – 8:30pm.
Clients must present identification, financial accounts, for eligibility. If except able to go twice a month.
8. Place to Turn
Hartford Street, Natick, MA
Phone: 508-655-8868
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30-12:30pm
Wednesday 11am – 12:30pm and 5:30pm – 7pm.
People may come in once every 60 days and select two weeks supply of food – 10 bags of food.
Clothing also available.
Referral form required. One previously given you. Referral Forms. Picture ID and address verification and referral form required each visit.
9. Fresh Start Furniture Bank
34E Tower Street, Hudson, MA
Parking lot at 56 Tower Street.
Director Sue Wauby
Phone 508-485-2080 after 6.
Hours: Tuesday 10am to 12 noon and Saturday 9am to 12 noon.
Referral required. Contact Marty Moran and he will make referral.
10. Home Goods Inc.
530 Main Street Acton.
Hours for client distribution:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am – 11am
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 1pm to 3pm
Referral required
Contact Roland Plante. Roland will make referral.
Appointed required for pickup.
11. Massachusetts Low income home energy assistance program.
Refer to previously handed out material given to members.
12. SMOC and Hudson Authority Numbers
SMOC resource center in Marlborough: 508-460-9699
SMOC Housing Service Center: 508-872-0765
SMOC Housing: 508-879-6691
Hudson Housing Authority Emergency Section 8 Housing: 978-562-9268
13. Women of Means Inc.
Shelter resource director previously given to St. Vincent de Paul members.
14. Veterans Northeast Outreach Center
225 Main St.
Suite 213
Walker Building
Marlborough, MA 01752
Contact Carol Callaghan, Benefit Specialist Manager
15. Framingham Services Coalition
Phone: 508-377-5742
Coordinator: Eva Benda, 508-872-7125
16. Department in Transitional Assistance (DTA) Framingham
300 Howard Street, Framingham
Phone: 508-661-6600
Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm.
A person must go in person if homeless or at risk of homelessness.
17. Metro West legal Services
63 Fountain Street
Framingham
Phone: 508-620-8301
Homeless clients rejected by
18. Caregiver Homes Adult Foster Care
Phone: 866-797-2333
Will pay and support families in a full time commitment to caregiving. For a person with disabilities who is eligible for medicare.
19. Navicare
Phone: 877-255-7108 (8:00am to 8:00pm)
Must be 65 years old
Have Mass Health Standard
Live in our service area – Hudson residents eligible
Here’s how they help: Copay for meds or medical appointments. Rides, help at home, can’t afford hearing aids, dentures, eyeglasses, wheelchair, rides to doctor’s appointment or gyms.
Monday thru Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm Nilsa Roman contact.
22. WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
A. WIC is a nutritional program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services, free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify.
B. You can participate in WIC if you:
Live in Massachusetts
Have a nutritional need
Have a child under the age 5
Have a low family income
Men and other caregivers for children under the age of 5 are eligible
C. Apply for WIC by calling 1-800-WIC-1007
23. Department of Developmental Services
300 Howard Street Framingham, M A 01702
508-861-2211
1. Provides funding for family support programs and services across the state. Designed to provide information, assistance and an array of supportive services to families with children and adult with disabilities who are living at home.
2. An individual must be found eligible for DDS Services and must be living at home with family.
3. Middlesex West is DDS area office for Marlborough and Hudson families.
24. Family Success Partnership
57 Orchard Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Contact: Courtney Hale, Family Support Counselor
508-481-3611 ext. 7037
Part of Assabet Valley Collaborative
25. Worcester Alliance for Refugee Ministry
Contact: Karen Low, Director
508-369-8988
Helping new refugees with basic needs.
26. Marlborough Community Development Center
Contact: Lynn Faust
508-658-0880
Provides help with tax preparation, financial education and budgeting.
27. Greater Marlborough Programs, Inc.
Contact: Bill Fagan
508-485-4227 ext. 104
Greater Marlborough Programs, Inc., a non-profit agency, serves people with developmental disablilities, autism and has been doing so for over 40 years in Marlborough and surrounding cities and towns.
28. HMALC (Hudson,Maynard Adult Learning Center)
Contact: Isabel Skoog 978-567-6250 ext. 15102
Paula O'Brien 978-567-6250 ext. 15115
Adult literacy classes. Program helps non-native speakers learn English. Also offers Pre-Ged classes for those who are seeking to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.