Community Groups

Below is a listing of community-based groups. Although these groups operate separately from the Town of Scituate's government they do play a large role in serving the community.

If you don't see your group listed contact the webmaster for consideration. Please e-mail contact information and a brief description of your organization.

Veterans | Business | Charitable |  Environmental | Neighborhood | School | Recreation


Veteran's Organizations:

Scituate American Legion Post 144
http://www.scituatepost144.org/


Business Organizations:

The Rotary Club of Scituate
John Miller, john.miller33@comcast.net
is a service organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and promote international understanding and goodwill.


Charitable Organizations:

Scituate Church Pantry

P.O. Box 120, Scituate, MA 02066, (781) 545-5827
The Scituate Church Pantry is a volunteer organization dedicated to assisting needy citizens of Scituate through the provision of food and other emergency assistance. Operating out of the Masonic Lodge on Country Way, the Pantry provides direct gifts of groceries and other necessary staples to Scituate residents who demonstrate the need for charitable assistance. The Pantry also provides vouchers in exchange for groceries, prescription medication or medical supplies, gas, oil, or emergency auto repairs. The Church Pantry operates on charitable donations from the Scituate churches, private citizens, and business and community organizations.
 
Scituate Community Christmas, Inc.
781-545-7108

To meet the needs of our community at Christmastime and throughout the year by supporting families during times of hardship while inspiring the values of kindness, compassion, philanthropy and volunteerism. The Susan Phippen House, home of Scituate Community Christmas, serves as an anchor by providing a warm, welcoming space for outreach and giving while connecting people with charitable organizations to promote the common good.
 
Scituate Health Service, Inc.

P.O. Box 232
Scituate, Ma 02066
scituatehealthservice@yahoo.com
The Scituate Health Services, Inc. has been a part of Scituate since 1919.
Our Objectives:
a. To provide health benefits to the citizens of the Town of Scituate by the promotion of, or assistance in, beneficial health programs or activities, and to provide limited assistance in individual instances.
b. To assist in education through scholarship aid to graduating seniors from Scituate High School entering a nursing program or health-related field.
 

Sustainable Scituate 

The Scituate Food Pantry Community Garden at Teak Sherman Park https://www.facebook.com/groups/243885909037683/
The Teak Sherman Community Garden (TSCG) is an organic farm garden in Scituate, Massachusetts. The purpose of the TSCG is to educate Scituate residents and give them the opportunity to participate in local, sustainable, organic farm gardening and to provide fresh produce directly to the Scituate Food Pantry.
 
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
St. Mary of the Nativity Conference
1 Kent St
Scituate, MA
(781) 545-3335, ext. 118
www.stmaryscituate.org
 
Part of a worldwide Catholic lay organization, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary's has been faithfully assisting Scituate residents for over 70 years. Committed to "Love of God and Love of Neighbor",  we provide financial support without regard to race, creed, church attendance, lifestyle or income. You must simply live in Scituate. If you need help with rent, car repair, utility bills, school supplies, clothing, household furnishings, etc., please contact us at 781-545-3335, ext. 118.

Environmental Organizations:

The First Herring Brook Watershed Initiative
Director: Lance Van Lenten, 781-545-5987
LnKrs@comcast.net
is a relatively new organization consisting mostly of Scituate residents with a wide variety of environmental backgrounds and interests. It is affiliated with the nonprofit North and South Rivers Watershed Association.

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association
PO Box 43
Norwell, MA 02061
781-659-8168
nsrwa@aol.com
The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc. (NSRWA) is a non-profit organization comprised of individuals, families, businesses, and other environmentally-concerned organizations. The NSRWA was created by a handful of river-lovers bound together by an intense devotion to the natural beauty of the area and a strong commitment to protecting these natural resources for their own and future generations.

The mission of the NSRWA is to preserve, restore, maintain, and conserve in their natural state, the waters and related natural resources within the watershed.


Neighborhood Organizations:

Humarock Beach Improvement Association
HBIA plays a leading role in Humarock's future, whether it is for social activities or serious community matters. Sponsored in part by the Humarock Beach Improvement Association, Humarock.net features updated coverage of this important part of Scituate.

Mt Hope Improvement Society
Mt Hope Improvement Society is located at the corner of Clapp Road and Cedar Street, Scituate, MA. They are a non-profit organization. A diverse group of neighbors, dedicated to a common interest; The preservation, restoration, and conservation of our neighborhood - the West End of Scituate.


School Based Organizations:

Scituate Education Foundation (SEF)
The Scituate Education Foundation (SEF) will benefit the community by funding innovative educational programs with the support of a diverse group of public and private organizations.  

Scituate CORSE Foundation
(Community of Resources for Special Education) is a 501(c)(3) organization, established by a group of dedicated parents and educators to raise funds to provide the highest quality educational, social and recreational community experiences so children with special needs can reach their full potential.

Fly Foundation 

Financial Literacy for Youth - Spreading awareness and knowledge to provide our local youth community with the financial education needed to succeed.


Recreation Based Organizations:

Scituate Little League

Introduces and builds skills in the great sport of baseball for all of Scituate's youth.

Scituate Girl Scouts

Visit Web Site for information about Scituate Girl Scouts

Scituate BSA Cub Scouts 

Boys and Girls Grades K-5 (5-10 years old)

Scituate BSA Scouts 

Boys Grades 6th-12th (11-17 years old)

The mission of the BSA (Boy Scouts of America), is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The four aims of Scouting are: citizenship, character, personal fitness, and leadership.


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