Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for disadvantaged residents of Cape Ann and beyond by minimizing the effects of poverty, promoting economic security, and advocating for social change.

2012 - 2014 Community Action Plan now available!

Click here to read the results of the 2011 Community Needs Assessment

and learn how we plan to take ACTION over the next three years.

Action inc. has been providing human services for Greater Cape Ann since 1965. We serve Gloucester, Ipswich, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea and Hamilton / Wenham. Our main offices are located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Every day, we take action in our communities by providing life-changing social services and community programs. Click here to learn more about ACTION and visit our program pages to learn about the services we offer.

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Action in the Spotlight

2011 Project Uplift Toy Drive Serves 739 Children!

Above left: The headquarters for ACTION's 2011 Project Uplift holiday toy and clothing drive for disadvantaged families, with space generously donated by Montagnino Real Estate. Above right: ACTION receives a donation of toys from Converge; pictured left to right are Project Uplift Coordinator Michele Ameno, Converge employees Peter Censullo, Mark Romanowski, and Paul Siraco, and ACTION Executive Director Tim Riley. 

Taking Shelter - Cape Ann Beacon reports on homelessness in Gloucester

Another successful Shred-a-Thon - FNBI donates proceeds to ACTION

ACTION helps housing development harness solar power

MA Recovery Office features ACTION Shelter's Mental Health Counselor

Celebrating 1,000 homes weatherized

Read more ACTION news!

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