Action, Inc.
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
180 Main StGloucester, MA 01930 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
ACTION INC. is a non-profit human service organization and the designated Community Action Agency serving primarily the City of Gloucester and the towns of Essex, Ipswich, Manchester, and Rockport, Massachusetts. ACTION also oversees energy conservation projects throughout the state. ACTION's programs aim to promote economic security, not dependency, by helping economically disadvantaged individuals and families in a number of unique ways. As a Community Action Agency, ACTION INC. is part of a nationwide network of more than 1,000 organizations working to eliminate poverty in the United States.
Description
COMPASS provides alternative education and support services for disadvantaged young adults ages 16-24 living on Cape Ann, who have experienced barriers to success in the traditional school setting.