Our Partners

Craig’s Doors - Amherst & Hadley, MA

Established in 2011, Craig's Doors is a human services organization that provides vulnerable and unhoused members of our community with emergency shelter, food, and safety, as well as access to the resources they need to achieve physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.

Adhering to a "housing first" model, case managers at our year-round and seasonal emergency shelters work closely with guests to find sustainable, permanent re-housing that meets their needs, while connecting them with a wide network of partner service providers to coordinate other aspects of their care.

Craig’s Doors strives to cultivate a culture of mutual respect and perpetual positive regard in all we do. We believe that all human beings are deserving of safety, dignity, and a sense of belonging, and that access to housing, mental and physical health care, and nutritious food is a fundamental human right.

MANNA Community Kitchen - Northampton, MA

Manna Community Kitchen was founded in 1986 in Northampton. Presently, operating as a nonprofit organization, Manna provides over 7,000 meals each month. These meals are nutritious, free, and flavorful, served with dignity and respect and open to all.

While the number of meals served reflects part of our impact, our emphasis on providing high-quality food has cultivated a strong community bond. Our guests come from various backgrounds, but they are ultimately our neighbors and it our job to care for them. Additionally, Manna provides various services such as laundry and shower facilities, along with support for recovery, housing, health, and harm reduction. Our volunteers, which include local college and high school students, retirees, and other community members, play a crucial role by assisting, serving, and offering companionship and support to all who walk through our doors.

Hampshire Support Alliance - Northampton, MA

Since 1994, Hampshire Support Alliance (formerly Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals) has been a beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness in Hampshire County. We are dedicated to creating housing solutions and providing emergency shelter, driven by the belief that everyone deserves a home. Our Housing-First model emphasizes stable housing as the foundation for addressing homelessness.

Over the years, our team has purchased multiple properties to serve the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Our supportive programs also address food insecurity and cover individual's basic needs.  We provide clothing, shoes, prescription assistance, and toiletries to offer comfort, dignity, and normalcy.

Over two decades of service, we remain committed to tackling homelessness. We evolve with our community's needs, identifying gaps and creating grassroots solutions through the generosity of Hampshire County individuals and grantees.

CHD Not Bread Alone - Amherst, MA

Not Bread Alone is a free meals program in Amherst that welcomes everyone to enjoy fresh, nutritious, family-style meals three days a week and on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. It is open on the days that the Survival Center is closed, ensuring that a healthy meal is available in Amherst every day of the week.

Our diners include elderly, unhoused, and income strapped people. It has become a place for diners to find friendships, healthy meals and a real sense of belonging.

Not Bread Alone is run by one paid manager and the generous volunteers from our community, UMASS and Amherst College. Our meals are served family style with the volunteers personally serving our meals to their tables, creating a bond and connection with the volunteers and the diners.