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Childcare Center
NOW ENROLLING!

Seats available in
the Perrault Childcare Center

New building. New name.
Same quality, affordable care.

Fuel Assistance
Apply for
Fuel Assistance
by May 10

Click the link to start your application for help paying your heating bills.

Now Hiring

Now Hiring!

Early Learning Positions

Teachers, assistant teachers, preschool teachers, family advocates, center administrative assistant & education coordinator.

Fuel Assistance

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1-800-422-4453

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APPOINTMENTS & CLASSES

We are reopened for scheduled appointments and classes. If you need service, please contact the appropriate program.

 
Social services

WHO WE SERVE

Our goal remains helping our clients move to economic self-sufficiency. In 2022, we served more than 31,000 individuals. Learn more.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

GLCAC is grateful for the ongoing support of the community. We are a proud partner of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and an affiliate of UnidosUS. Please consider making a donation today.

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10th Annual
Community Resource Fair
Music, dancing, raffles, games and arts and crafts.
Learn about health insurance, fuel assistance, WIC, job opportunities, immigration services, housing and more!

Celebrating Hispanic Leaders

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlighted Hispanic leaders in Greater Lawrence who work to improve the lives of others in our community.

Request for Proposals: Behavioral Support and Professional Development

By Website Staff / April 11, 2024
GLCAC Early Learning Division seeks intensive support to address the needs of children in classroom settings experiencing dysregulation that impacts...
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Legislators Urged to Support Funding for GLCAC Programs in State Budget

By Website Staff / March 14, 2024
The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc. welcomed local legislators to its main office in downtown Lawrence on a recent...
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Celebrating Black History Month

By Website Staff / February 5, 2024
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion....
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GLCAC CEO Appointed Lawrence General Hospital Trustee

By Website Staff / January 10, 2024
GLCAC’s Executive Director and CEO Vilma Martinez-Dominguez has been named to the Board of Trustees for Lawrence General Hospital. Martinez-Dominguez...
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Food Pantry Suspended Over Winter Months

By Website Staff / November 25, 2023
At GLCAC, the health and safety of our community are our top priority.  It is for this reason that we’ve...
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GLCAC Offers Fuel Assistance for Heating Season

By Website Staff / November 9, 2023
The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc. is accepting fuel assistance applications for the winter heating season that began Nov....
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Legislature Restores Funding for Community Action Agencies

By Website Staff / October 6, 2023
The Massachusetts House and Senate on Thursday, October 5th, overrode the veto of $7.7 million in operating and outreach program...
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GLCAC Offering Free Help with Applying for a Driver’s License

By Website Staff / June 22, 2023
Massachusetts residents can apply for a driver’s license regardless of immigration status starting July 1. The Greater Lawrence Community Action...
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GLCAC Receives Federal Funds for Head Start

By Website Staff / May 10, 2023
Now Enrolling Children in Lawrence & Methuen Classrooms The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council has received $6,114,812 in funding from...
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We are thrilled to introduce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Dahiana Segura, who is passionate about connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities. With Dahiana onboard, we're excited to expand our volunteer opportunities and create more positive change in our community.
If you're looking for ways to get involved with GLCAC during National Volunteer Month and beyond, we'd love to hear from you! To volunteer, please click on the link below to complete a brief questionnaire, and one of our team members will contact you soon to discuss current rewarding volunteer opportunities. Together, we can continue to build a brighter future for all.

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Do you know your rights as a tenant when it comes to maintenance, unsafe housing or eviction notices?
GLCAC and the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General are presenting a free landlord and tenant rights training to residents of Greater Lawrence.
This training is available in person at 305 Essex St. in Lawrence on Saturday, May 4 and also virtually. A presentation in English will take place at 10 a.m.; a presentation in Spanish will be held at 12 p.m. Childcare will be available.

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As we commemorate National Volunteer Month, GLCAC extends our heartfelt gratitude to all of our incredible volunteers. Your dedication and selflessness have profoundly impacted the lives of many in our community.
This April, we invite you to join us in celebrating the spirit of volunteerism by opening your heart and lending a helping hand. Whether it's through your time, skills, or other resources, your contribution will help us combat poverty in our community, which is deeply rooted in racism, oppression, and discrimination.
We hope you will join us as we promote an environment of inclusivity and belonging and work to better meet the changing needs of the most vulnerable people living in our communities. With your help, we can improve the quality of life for individuals and families across Greater Lawrence.
To volunteer, please click on the link below to complete a brief questionnaire:
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Sirva a su comunidad en GLCAC como AmeriCorps VISTA.
El GLCAC VISTA trabajará para mejorar el acceso a los alimentos para las personas en nuestra
comunidad que sufre inseguridad alimentaria. VISTA investigará, desarrollará y pondrá a prueba un modelo de servicio de alimentos más equitativo, inclusivo, accesible y eficiente y desarrollará sistemas que conecten a los participantes con inseguridad alimentaria con servicios integrales.
Se trata de un puesto de voluntariado con beneficios como vivienda, formación y cobertura de salud.
Para obtener más información o aplicar, visite
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Serve your community at GLCAC as an AmeriCorps VISTA.
The GLCAC VISTA will work toward improving access to food for the people in our community experiencing food insecurity. The VISTA will be researching, developing, and piloting a more equitable, inclusive, accessible, and efficient food service model and developing systems that connect food insecure participants to wrap around services.
This is a volunteer position with benefits such as housing, training and health coverage.
For more information or to apply, visit

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