A few words about
What We Do
Our Services
CCC strives to achieve success by:
- Coordinating resources already in the community.
- Bringing out the voices of residents in planning for local resources.
- Ensuring that services meet the needs of families and communities.
Children's Clothing Closet
We provide clothing to children ages 14 and under. Our sizes run from newborn to size 14-16 for both boy and girls. All of the clothing we provide is donated by people in the community. All the clothes we provide to families in need are carefully selected and in good condition- we care about the quality of our clothes and wouldn’t give you anything we wouldn’t put on our own children.
Donate: We accept children’s clothes sizes newborn through 14-16.
This service is dependent on the donations we receive. Want to give your child’s clothes a new life/home?
Children outgrow their clothes all the time and sometimes it can be too much to store at home! DONATE them to us and we’ll provide them to families in need.
We also accept school uniforms from Chelsea’s schools, baby blankets, winter jackets and shoes for children.
Requirements: Quality is important! If you donate, please make sure the items are gently used, with no stains or rips. We will only be able to accept one bag of clothes at a time due to office capacity/space. Contact us for more information, or come by during office hours to drop off items.
Receive: Need clothes/shoes?
Call our office at 617-889-7100 to ask about clothing for your children. We provide clothes to children sizes newborn up to 14-16. The child can receive clothes once a season- one time for Summer clothes/ one time for Winter clothes . If we miss your call, leave a voicemail stating the size of clothing you need.
We also provide school uniform to several Chelsea schools, be sure to ask us.
Once you receive your child’s clothes, please wash them thoroughly. If we do not have the sizes of clothing your child needs, please call us again 2-3 weeks after. Clothes and shoes are dependent on donations!
Diaper Program
Ended March 2024
ALTERNATIVE DIAPER RESOURCES:
- La Colaborativa -During their Food Pantry hours / Check their Facebook page.
- Salvation Army– 258 Chestnut St, Chelsea MA 02150 or CALL 617-884-0260 (Children age 0-2 years old)
- Eliot Family Resource Center – (Everett) Last Wednesday of the month / Must register with the program. CALL 781-581-4750
- Chelsea Family Resource Center: 617-875-2640; 95 Fourth St, Chelsea MA
- East Boston Social Center – CALL 617-569-3221 (East Boston Residents Only)
- Medical need: If you have a disabled child, speak with your medical provider about information for medical diapers for your child.
Summer Bus Field Trips
CCC Family Fun Bus gives families the unique opportunity to go on field trips with CCC and other families during the summer. We provide the ride to the destination and back. Whether we go to the zoo, a museum, etc, we always advertise our field trips on our Facebook page- be on the lookout. Field trips take place during your child’s summer vacation. Seating is limited- first come, first serve. Whether you’ve joined us in the past, or want to make it onto one of our fields trips, you will surely have a great time with your children! Bring sunscreen, water, and your phone to take pictures of your little one’s having fun!
Monthly Women's Wellness Workshops
The Chelsea Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, which Chelsea Community Connections is part of, hosts monthly workshops that cover health topics pertaining to women’s health. We hold the workshops in English on the second Wednesday of the month and in Spanish every third Wednesday of the month (covering the same topic). We will hold these workshops until the end of 2024.
Our workshops serve to
- increase overall public health knowledge on relevant women’s health topics
- reduce stigma
- promote self-advocacy skills in medical settings
- decrease social isolation
All of our workshops are free to the public and require no registration. Childcare and a light dinner is always provided and MUCH more! Join us!
Babies and Bubbles
Babies & Bubbles Playgroup at Kayem Park 2024!
Come join us in the park to play, talk, blow bubbles, and meet new people doing the same as you! No registration required, suggested ages of children – infants to toddlers (0-3yrs).
Location:
Kayem Park (Chestnut St & Fifth St) in Chelsea
Dates & Time:
WEDNESDAYS 9:30 am – 10:30 am
May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29
June 5, June 12, June 26
