Donated funds would be utilized to provide direct assistance to Head Start families as they need it. This would include: emergency food, clothing, help with utility bills and other such needs. Our federal and state funding can not be used for these purposes.
Our Head Start program is part of the South Middlesex Opportunity Council, a Community Advancement program serving the MetroWest area. Other services provided include: fuel assistance, rental assistance, emergency housing (single adult and family shelter), WIC, Behavioral Health, Domestic Violence services, emergency food services and other such programs.
SMOC Head Start is committed to providing high-quality comprehensive early education services in safe and nurturing environments for all children. Through enriching and supporting the lives of children and families, we strive to enhance our communities.
Name of Organization:South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc – Head Start Program
Number of Paid Staff:72 full-time, 13 part-time
Number of Volunteers:61
Total Organizational Expenses:$3,268,155
% of Organizational Overhead Expenses:0%
Head Start provides comprehensive early education services to children from families who are living at or below the federal poverty line. We are the only Head Start program in the MetroWest region.
Volunteering in classrooms to assist teachers; sponsoring book drives for lightly used children’s books that can be used in classrooms or given to families as part of our Family Literacy initiatives.
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Address:7 Bishop Street / Framingham, MA 01702
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Website:smoc.org