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At New Hope, we work to end domestic violence by helping people live safer lives. We also work to make our community stronger by helping families become stronger. We are a non-profit human service agency with over 25 years of experience in assisting people in crisis and delivering innovative quality service. Our efforts are made possible by funding from government contracts, the United Way, donations from business, civic, and church groups, as well as the generosity of individuals - both as donors and as volunteers. Through continuous evaluation and constant improvement, we strive to fulfill our commitment and our mission.

It is the mission of the Attleboro Housing Authority to provide sufficient, safe, affordable housing, meeting the needs of eligible applicants and support that promotes the economic and social independence of AHA program beneficiaries. Our goals are to enhance the quality of life for our residents and the community as a whole by addressing local housing needs, improving housing stock,encouraging self-sufficiency, expand the supply of assisted housing, improve the quality of assisted housing and increase assisted housing choices. We also aim to provide an improved living environment, promote self-sufficiency and asset development of assisted households, and ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing.

Capron Park Zoo is dedicated to the professional management of animal species, and providing the public with educational programs and recreational activities. It is our goal to reach our visitors with the message of conservation, ecology and appreciation of all living things. It is our hope that observing the animals and exhibits and participating in our educational programs, we will increase awareness and sensitivity in our community. Check out our web site at www.capronparkzoo.com

Attleboro Rotary -- Rotarians are professional men and women who work as volunteers to improve the quality of life in their home and world community. Club membership represents a cross-section of local business and professional leaders. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are non-political, non-religious and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. Check out our web site at www.attlebororotary.org

Attleboro Community Theatre, (ACT) a nonprofit organization, was established in 1957 with the mission of providing cultural enrichment to the Attleboro area through the theatre arts. In the past 45 years we have performed in several locations, producing family entertainment and children's shows. Our recent children's summer workshop collaboration with the Attleboro Police Association is the latest in a long line of programs for the community that have received wide acclaim. From classics such as "Peter Pan," "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" to musicals like "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Fiddler on the Roof Junior," ACT has been proud to serve as the mid-point between Boston and Providence for high-quality theatre. Our own children's version of "A Christmas Carol" will enjoy its seventh outing this December, brought back by popular demand. If you'd like to learn more about ACT, please call us at 508-226-8100. We're now located within the Ezekiel Bates Masonic Lodge at 71 No. Main Street in downtown Attleboro.

The Attleboro Area Council for Children serve as volunteer advocates for children. Where there is a need for service we attempt to find one. Where there are children in need of something we attempt to fill that need. Volunteers are always needed to make the work lighter. Sometimes, members come to the Council because they have discovered that there is a serious gap in a service for children and families. The Council helps concerned groups find a way to make a difference in a child’s life.

United Way touches more people and impacts more lives than any other non-profit organization—anywhere. From tiny babies to developing, youth, to families in crisis and the elderly, United Way works the hardest to do the most good in the local community.
The United Way is there to help people in need through a caring, volunteer-driven organization that raises and distributes local funds for programs and services that respond to current, critical, and emerging community needs.

It is the mission of the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Inc. (AAIM) to collect and preserve the artifacts, photographs, documents, publications, tools, and machinery that relate to the industrial history of the Attleboro area; to make these material readily available for both research and enjoyment; and to act as a resource center for the education of the public about the industrial history of the Attleboro area, so that knowledge of the past may contribute to a fuller understanding of the present and inspiration for the future.

Attleboro Museum Center for the Arts is an institution dedicated to education, creativity and cultural awareness through the visual and performing arts. Located in the heart of downtown Attleboro, the Museum currently reaches an audience of over 40,000 artists, members, students, teachers, school children and visitors through its art exhibitions, community galleries, Museum School, Community Festivals and other special events. Check out our web site at www.attleboromuseum.org

Downtown Attleboro Associates (DAA) promotes and coordinates the interests and activities of individuals and groups with a mutual concern for the growth and development of the downtown Attleboro area. Seasonal events hosted by the DAA are designed to bring people together in Attleboro and provide an enjoyable downtown Attleboro experience. The Downtown Attleboro Associates work to contribute in a positive way to the betterment of the city, fostering a sense of community, and underscoring a strong sense of pride in the downtown.

The South Attleboro Lions Club web site is back online. The web site describes the services that the club provides to the community and ways in which the community can help the club provide those services. It is also used to make information available to club members and other lions, and to publicize programs and events. There are a great many pages most of which are under constant revisions. Some are well up to date while others get a bit behind. SouthAttleboroLions.org
Mike Sumner

The Attleboro Land Trust is now online with a new URL www.attleborolandtrust.org. We are a non-profit organization that serves to protect open space for the community of Attleboro. All of the properties have been donated by generous citizens for the purpose of preserving open space for current and future generations. Our goals: encourage citizens and businesses to donate land, care for donated properties and educate on the importance of preserving undeveloped land and open spaces.