Operating out of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, the International Child Care Exchange is a large instructional group program for Malden school children and their families. Serving children in kindergarten through elementary school, International offers before- and after-school care and healthy nutrition instruction. Call to enroll your child.
Located in the former Odd Fellows Hall, the Immigrant Learning Center offers free English classes to refugees and new immigrants to the region. The goal is to help these newcomers adjust culturally, become more employable and to better engage with their community.
The center includes a guidance counselor to help students with housing, healthcare and other life choices. It also conducts research and hosts seminars on topics such as the economic benefits of immigration.
Founded in 1999, Tailored For Success is a Malden-based nonprofit organization located on Washington Street South. The organization is dedicated to helping find and maintain employment for economically disadvantaged clients, offering free, business-appropriate clothing, image development consulting and career-development workshops. Tailored For Success also runs a resale consignment boutique, offering donated businesswear for clients every Saturday from noon to 5pm.
Bread Of Life is a faith organization that offers a range of programs for the homeless and hungry in the community, including a food pantry located in Malden. It offers a wide range of food and meal options for low income people, including meals like steak, pasta, macaroni and cheese, franks and beans, chicken, lasagna and more. Check the main website for information on getting involved or for a schedule of dinner meals.
The Philadelphie Seventh Day Adventist Haitian-American Church is a community church open to all. It offers worship services, support and resources to spread the message of the Gospels. The church provides a variety of groups and programs for all members of the congregation. It offers youth groups, various men's and women's ministries, and hosts family events and activities frequently. The church is active in the community through outreach programs.
The Eagles Club is a fraternal organization with a lodge on Meridian Street in Malden. The group is dedicated to local and national charity work, including work on spina bifida and general child welfare. The club is also available to rent for private functions.
The Malden WIC Program office is located in the Hallmark Health Building on Commercial Street. WIC is a government backed program that provides supplemental nutrition assistance for pregnant and post-partum women and infants and children up to age five. WIC provides vouchers for basic food items such as milk, cheese, cereal, eggs, fruits and vegetables. This supplemental assistance is based upon family size and income. However, all women who are mothers or moms-to-be are encouraged to apply for WIC. The staff also offers nutritional consultations and classes and instruction in parenting and breast-feeding.
The Malden Irish American Club is a very popular local venue for personal and business special occasions, as their large function hall can accommodate a substantial group. Throughout the year the club hosts many community events organized by elected officers. These gatherings include concerts, themed parties and fundraisers. Walk-ins are welcome. Call for additional information regarding the club's calendar or to reserve the hall.
Mystic Valley Elder Services is a nonprofit agency. It is a resource for the elderly and their family members, caregivers, health care professionals and people with disabilities. It offers information and access to programs and services. It is involved with a network of other agencies across the state who can offer help to the elderly and adults with disabilities relating to home care, transportation, Meals on Wheels, protective services and community service opportunities.
This location houses a Women of the Moose Chapter. It supports the Mooseheart Child City & School, a community for needy kids and teens west of Chicago, and Moosehaven, a retirement center near Jacksonville, FL.
The Malden Historical Society can be reached at the Malden Public Library. The society has meetings in the library's Maccario Room and host programs and activities for the public, including free lectures pertaining to Malden's historical sites. The society elects board members annually. Visit the Malden Public Library to learn more about upcoming opportunities and events. Many preserved local historical documents and genealogical materials are housed there as well.
Club 24 is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping and supporting individuals struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction. In addition to its 12-step program, the organization coordinates and hosts discussion groups and sober events, including family outings, parties and sports teams. A schedule of upcoming events and meetings is available on its website.
Housing Families is an organization that works to end family homelessness through safe, temporary shelter and quality affordable housing. In addition, Housing Families offers individualized supportive services to enrich children's lives, nurture the potential of each family member and help families maintain permanent housing.
The Tri-City Community Action Program provides services to help eradicate conditions that cause and continue poverty. The program works in the towns of Malden, Everett, Medfors and its surrounding communities. A variety of programs are available for those in need of assistance, including community and advocacy services, services centered on family and children, energy management and containment programs and special initiatives. Specific programs offered include the Tri-City Hunger Network, Tri-City Workforce Development Taskforce, Fuel Assistance, Head Start and Head Start Extended Day/Day Care and the Housing Resource Center. A complete list of programs and services is available on Tri-CAP's website.
Malden Access Television oversees and provides programming on Public, Education and Government access channels to Malden on the Comcast system and to subscribers throughout Middlesex County on the Verizon system. The community media center offers technology, training and resources in television and multi-media production. Workshops include basic, intermediate and advanced classes in field camera, editing, and studio production. Non-profit organizations can use the electronic bulletin boards free of charge. The community is encouraged to learn more about utilizing MATV resources by attending a free monthly orientation.
The Irish-American Club is dedicated to preserving and promoting Irish culture in the Malden community. The club hosts many events throughout the year, including pub nights, weekly bingo, live music, holiday parties and fundraisers. A calendar is available on its website. The club also offers the use of the hall to rent for private events.