Basic Needs
Our goal with Basic Needs is to increase the access to healthy food, financial benefits and other basic resources for low income families.
NSUW seeks to ensure that low income individuals and families living in our communities have their basic needs met, including food, shelter, heat, electricity and safety. We support a comprehensive approach designed to increase independence, self-sufficiency and self-esteem by addressing root causes. For example, we seek to promote financial stability, access to financial benefits, food security, healthy nutrition, permanent housing and individual and family safety.
In 2010, we funded these programs:
| Program | Agency |
| Disaster Assistance: providing relief to victims of disasters | American Red Cross, Northeast Division |
Financial Literacy Program: helping individuals identify root causes of financial instability and decrease financial crises Emergency Services & Homeless Prevention: assist with adequate food and rental support |
Catholic Charities North |
| Adult Vocational Support: providing support and training for disabled individuals seeking employment | United Cerebral Palsy Association |
Cape Ann Outreach: providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence |
HAWC |
Food Pantry: connecting families to good, accessible nutrition Open Door Meals Program: serving sit-down dinner meals 5 days a week Open Door Mobile Market: combining agricultural education and access to good food in low income neighborhoods |
The Open Door |
Emergency Assistance: addressing client needs through food, rental and utility assistance |
Salvation Army, Beverly |
| Emergency & Family Assistance: providing emergency assistance for basic needs to local families |
St. Vincent de Paul Society |
HIV/AIDS Case Management: helping clients with HIV/AIDS to maximize their levels of independence and quality of life |
Strongest Link AIDS Services |
