The Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society is a 501(c)(3) private foundation that focuses on helping families and individuals in Newburyport, and its immediate communities, who are facing a temporary crisis of basic needs such as food, heating, or housing.
To quote the preamble of our founding document from February 15th, 1819:
"The dictates of humanity, as well as the principles of our holy religion, teach us to contribute, according to our ability, to the relief of our fellow creatures, whom Providence has placed in circumstances of sickness, poverty and distress, and it is no less the privilege than it is the duty of those who are blessed with a competency of this world's goods to impart a portion of their substance to mitigate the sorrows and to promote the comfort and happiness of the distressed among whom their lot is cast.
Impressed with these sentiments, and knowing that many around us from time to time are brought into circumstances of suffering and want, who are either entirely overlooked or are not sufficiently provided for, at the public expense, this Society has been formed for the purpose of searching out and relieving as far as it's funds will permit, such person, as are deprived of health, and others who may be destitute of the necessaries and comforts of life."
Now, more than 200 years later, we remain true to our founders’ intentions and provide the following support:
Helping with housing expenses such as rent and utilities for those in need.
Covering unexpected expenses such as car repairs and medical expenses that are not covered by insurance.
Direct contributions to clients to cover unusual expenses.
Distribution of grocery gift cards to individuals in need.
Financially supporting local food pantries and clothing banks.
Cooperating with other local agencies and charities to support residents in need.
If you or someone you know is in need, then please contact us using one of the methods listed below.
An application form can be accessed by clicking on the link here.
Please note that this is a private foundation and all decisions for assistance are at the discretion of the Board.
Contact Us
Address:
Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society
Attn: Mr. Robert Gould
P.O. Box 9
Newburyport, MA 01950