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The Ecumenical Social Action Committee Inc. safeguards ownership and prevents foreclosure by fighting unscrupulous mortgage lenders and brokers. Located in Jamaica Plain, Mass., the organization helps seniors with house repairs. It also educates families to help them control and manage children's asthma. The Ecumenical Social Action Committee Inc. works with homeowners to protect children from lead paint poisoning. It also helps young adults who have dropped out of school to get back on track. The organization is supported by the Neighborhood Jobs Trust, Boston Connects and Job Corps Service.

UpTogether is a systems change organization based in Jamaica Plain, MA, dedicated to disrupting the traditional approaches to ending poverty. By investing directly in families and individuals experiencing financial hardship, UpTogether provides cash investments without strings attached, empowering members to utilize resources in ways that best suit their needs. Believing that poverty is a policy choice rather than a personal failure, UpTogether amplifies the voices and stories of its members to highlight the impact of investing in people. The organization collaborates with community partners to create a more equitable society by focusing on strengths rather than deficits. Generated from the website