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Special Programs

Supportive Living Services Program for Elders and Disabled Adults

The Lowell Housing Authority, in partnership with Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., offers residents a unique umbrella of supportive services intended to provide a secure, safe, and affordable lifestyle for our residents.

Our goals are to assist the elderly in maintaining their independence through on-site integrated individual and group services. These successful programs get elders out and participating with their peers, helping to reduce isolation and improve their overall life experiences.

Homemakers
Health Aides
Senior Aides
Senior Companions
On-site meals services
On-site beauty salon services
On-site animal vaccination clinics
Meals on wheels
Leadership training programs for tenant council officers and residents
Health Screenings, Blood Pressure Clinics, Exercise Programs
Field Trips
Public Safety Awareness Programs
Holiday Parties and Events
Bus services to shopping centers

 

Family Resource Program

The Lowell Housing Authority, in partnership with Casey Family Services, offers two supervised on-site drop-in centers that give kids the opportunity to use a computer, play games, watch videos, draw and get help with their homework.

These programs have been successful in getting parents to participate along with their children in informational and recreational events:

Counseling and Assistance to families in need
After School Homework Program
Parent Advisory Committees
Rap Groups/Sessions
Substance Abuse Services
Community Development
Assistance in filling out documents
Interpretation Services
Assistance in making phone calls, appointments, etc.
GED/ESL Classes
Field trips/Family Outings
Vocational/Employment Programs

Youth Activities Program

The Lowell Housing Authority, in partnership with the City of Lowell Parks and Recreation Department and The Lowell Boys and Girls Club, offers recreational and educational activities on a daily basis for all youth who reside in our developments.

Chaperoned & Supervised Field Trips in Summer and on School Vacations throughout the year.

(All field trips are either free or available for a minimal cost)

Museums
Aquarium
Cinema
Boston Red Sox Baseball Games
Spinners Baseball Games
Fun World
Haunted Hayride
Water Country
Celtics Basketball Games
Deep Sea Fishing, etc. Roller Kingdom

Organized Athletic Events

Boys and Girls Baseball League
Boys and Girls Basketball League
Karate Instruction and competition
Running Program
Floor Hockey

Healthy Summer Program

This program offers paid job opportunities for teens to assist in the supervision of youth activities at our developments, city parks, and schools.

Special Needs Summer Program

The Special Needs Program offers swimming, field trips, supervised arts and crafts and other activities during summer vacation for special needs youth. Four very qualified, caring and thoughtful individuals assist the program director in developing a stimulating and educational program for the youth who attend this program.

Computer Program Sites

North Common Village and G.W. Flanagan development offer computer programs. Youth and adults can enroll in various educational computer learning classes with qualified on-site instructors. (Beginning computer, GED Programs, Resume Building, etc.)