Organization Description

Mission: The mission of the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center is to eliminate systemic housing discrimination. Established more than 30 years ago, MFHC is the oldest private organization devoted solely to fair housing advocacy in Massachusetts. MFHC serves residents in five counties in Western and Central Massachusetts, with a population of more than two million persons. MFHC takes a multi-faceted approach to achieving its fair housing mission by engaging in public education, fair housing testing investigations, federal and state litigation, housing mobility counseling, and public policy advocacy.

Goals: We strive to match up enthusiastic individuals with tasks that are well suited for them and improve the quality of life for low-income individuals in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. 


Placement Description

  • Pantry Facilitator: Stock food shelves, fridges, and freezers, sort clothing donations, perform quality control on incoming community donated food, and help clients with their produce and grocery selection.
  • Skills: 
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Warm and responsiveness 
    • Attentive to details 
  • Training: Individual, informal training will be offered by a supervisor. 

Time Commitment

None


How to Get Involved

To become a volunteer, go to https://www.northamptonsurvival.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/.

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