Community Links

The Taunton Housing Authority works with many local organizations that provide valuable services to our residents. Here are links to a few organizations that we work with to make our community a better place. Some of these links go to other websites, over whose content we have no control.

City of Taunton (Ciudad de Taunton)

A very informational site about the City of Taunton. Contact information for all of the cities elected officials and its departments can be found here. >> Go to website Un sitio muy informativo sobre la ciudad de Taunton. La información de contacto de todas las ciudades oficiales elegidos y sus departamentos se puede encontrar aquí. >> Ir al sitio web



MA Department of Housing & Community Development (Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de MA)

DHCD offers programs, housing and funding to communities to serve those with low to moderate incomes. The mission of DHCD is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of the residents of Massachusetts. To accomplish this mission, they provide leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management. They forge partnerships with regional and local governments, public agencies, community-based organizations and the business community to achieve common goals and objectives. In all of these efforts, they recognize and respect the diverse needs, circumstances and characteristics of individuals and communities. Housing applications are available here. >> Go to website

DHCD ofrece programas, viviendas y fondos a las comunidades para servir a las personas con ingresos bajos a moderados. La misión de DHCD es fortalecer las ciudades, pueblos y vecindarios para mejorar la calidad de vida de los residentes de Massachusetts. Para cumplir esta misión, proporcionan liderazgo, asistencia profesional y recursos financieros para promover oportunidades de vivienda seguras, decentes y asequibles, la vitalidad económica de las comunidades y una gestión municipal sólida. Forjan alianzas con gobiernos regionales y locales, agencias públicas, organizaciones comunitarias y la comunidad empresarial para lograr metas y objetivos comunes. En todos estos esfuerzos, reconocen y respetan las diversas necesidades, circunstancias y características de los individuos y las comunidades. Las solicitudes de vivienda están disponibles aquí. >> Ir al sitio web



HUD Regional Office - Boston (Oficina regional de HUD - Boston)

HUD's website is a clearinghouse of information and services about homes and communities for citizens and for HUD's current and potential business partners. It's designed to empower citizens and business partners by giving them what they want, when they want it, in ways that make sense to them, so they can solve their own problems and achieve their objectives. >> Go to website

El sitio web de HUD es un centro de intercambio de información y servicios sobre hogares y comunidades para los ciudadanos y para los socios comerciales actuales y potenciales de HUD. Está diseñado para empoderar a los ciudadanos y socios comerciales dándoles lo que quieren, cuando lo desean, de manera que tengan sentido para ellos, para que puedan resolver sus propios problemas y lograr sus objetivos. >> Ir al sitio web



MassNAHRO

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, MassNAHRO, is a membership association of local public housing authorities, community development agencies and housing and redevelopment officials. While the National organization is concerned with Federal policies, MassNAHRO is primarily concerned with the policies of State agencies and State programs and the implications of national policies at the state and local levels. >> Go to website

El Capítulo de Massachusetts de la Asociación Nacional de Funcionarios de Vivienda y Redesarrollo, MassNAHRO, es una asociación de membresía de autoridades locales de vivienda pública, agencias de desarrollo comunitario y funcionarios de vivienda y redesarrollo. Si bien la organización nacional se preocupa por las políticas federales, MassNAHRO se preocupa principalmente por las políticas de las agencias estatales y los programas estatales y las implicaciones de las políticas nacionales a nivel estatal y local.
>> Go to website



Taunton Council on Aging (Consejo de Taunton sobre el Envejecimiento)

The Taunton Council on Aging provides a comprehensive program of activities designed to satisfy the physical, social, economic, recreational and psychological needs of the citizens of Taunton. This site provides essential information on the programs, activities and support groups provided through the Senior Center for elders living in our community. >> Go to website
El Consejo de Taunton sobre el Envejecimiento ofrece un programa integral de actividades diseñadas para satisfacer las necesidades físicas, sociales, económicas, recreativas y psicológicas de los ciudadanos de Taunton. Este sitio proporciona información esencial sobre los programas, actividades y grupos de apoyo proporcionados a través del Centro para personas mayores que viven en nuestra comunidad.
>> Ir al sitio web



Taunton Human Services (Servicios humanos de Taunton)

The Department of Human Services works in conjunction with the Taunton Council on Aging. The DHS provides a comprehensive program of activities designed to satisfy the physical, social, economic, recreational and psychological needs of the citizens of Taunton. >> Go to website

El Departamento de Servicios Humanos trabaja en conjunto con el Consejo de Taunton sobre el Envejecimiento. El DHS ofrece un programa integral de actividades diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades físicas, sociales, económicas, recreativas y psicológicas de los ciudadanos de Taunton.
>> Ir al sitio web



Taunton Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Taunton)

The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce is a champion of the needs of small business in the communities of Taunton, Raynham, Dighton & Berkley. They work at the state and local level to influence government action, and within the community to increase your business exposure. This site has links and information about local businesses. >> Go to website

La Cámara de Comercio del Área de Taunton es un defensor de las necesidades de las pequeñas empresas en las comunidades de Taunton, Raynham, Dighton y Berkley. Trabajan a nivel estatal y local para influir en la acción del gobierno, y dentro de la comunidad para aumentar su exposición comercial. Este sitio tiene enlaces e información sobre empresas locales. >> Ir al sitio web



Heart of Taunton (Corazón de taunton)

The Heart of Taunton is dedicated to downtown Taunton's growth and prosperity. They are a nonprofit, independent organization made up of retailers, professionals, bankers, service organizations, developers, city officials, historic preservationists, and people who care about downtown Taunton. >> Go to website



The Neighborhood Corporation

The Neighborhood Corporation is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) serving the Greater Taunton area. They are a collaborative partnership of residents, businesses, community organizations, and municipalities working together to build strong neighborhoods. >> Go to website



Bristol Elder Services

Bristol Elder Services is a private non-profit corporation, designated as an Aging Services Access Point and an Area Agency on Aging. Bristol serves as the entry point for elder services in southeastern Massachusetts. The Taunton Housing Authority and Bristol Elder Services jointly operate a supported housing program in which residents live in their own private apartments and receive services needed to maintain independence. The program combines subsidized housing with supportive services such as case management, homemaking and personal care assistance. An application for this program can be found in the Documents section of the THA’s website. >> Go to website



Head Start & Early Head Start

Head Start is a federally funded preschool program operated by Triumph, Inc. for 3-5 year old children who are considered "at-risk" due to poverty or other family circumstances. Head Start is designed as a school readiness program and strives to reinforce the role of the parent as the child's primary teacher. The Early Head Start program provides comprehensive services to families who are pregnant or have children birth to age 3 and meet eligibility guildelines in Taunton and Raynham. This program is operated by Triumph, Inc. through a collaborative arrangement with Associates for Human Services. >> Go to website



Boys and Girls Club of Taunton

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Taunton is a unique organization consisting of a clubhouse, a daycare center, and a summer camp all located within Taunton. >> Go to website



Arts Collaborative of Taunton

The Arts Collaborative of Taunton, is a group of local artistic, historic, entertainment, cultural, theatrical, and artist supporting organizations that have formed this collaborative to provide greater access and take advantage of shared resources to bring forth the best in the arts community to families and individuals of any age, in the Taunton area and its surrounding communities. From drama to comedy, music of all genres, dance, and art, ACT works as a group to bring the best in entertainment and culture to our area. Participate in, or attend performances, of individual groups and cultural organizations throughout our local area and enjoy yourself as well! >> Go to website



Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc. (Consejería comunitaria del condado de Bristol, Inc.)

The purpose and mission of Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc. (CCBC) is to develop and deliver compassionate, responsive, culturally competent, and quality mental health and substance abuse services to meet the prevention, education, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery needs of those in our community. These services are based on the latest evidence-based approaches to respond to the complex needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders and families as part of a locally integrated health-care delivery system linked to regional and statewide delivery systems. Go to website>>
El propósito y la misión de Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc. (CCBC) es desarrollar y brindar servicios de salud mental y abuso de sustancias compasivos, receptivos, culturalmente competentes y de calidad para satisfacer las necesidades de prevención, educación, tratamiento, rehabilitación y recuperación de aquellos en nuestra comunidad. Estos servicios se basan en los últimos enfoques basados en la evidencia para responder a las complejas necesidades de niños, adolescentes, adultos, ancianos y familias como parte de un sistema de atención de salud integrado localmente vinculado a los sistemas de entrega regionales y estatales.
Ir al sitio web>>



City of Taunton (Ciudad de Taunton)

A very informational site about the City of Taunton. Contact information for all of the cities elected officials and its departments can be found here. >> Go to website Un sitio muy informativo sobre la ciudad de Taunton. La información de contacto de todas las ciudades oficiales elegidos y sus departamentos se puede encontrar aquí. >> Ir al sitio web



MA Department of Housing & Community Development (Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de MA)

DHCD offers programs, housing and funding to communities to serve those with low to moderate incomes. The mission of DHCD is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of the residents of Massachusetts. To accomplish this mission, they provide leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management. They forge partnerships with regional and local governments, public agencies, community-based organizations and the business community to achieve common goals and objectives. In all of these efforts, they recognize and respect the diverse needs, circumstances and characteristics of individuals and communities. Housing applications are available here. >> Go to website

DHCD ofrece programas, viviendas y fondos a las comunidades para servir a las personas con ingresos bajos a moderados. La misión de DHCD es fortalecer las ciudades, pueblos y vecindarios para mejorar la calidad de vida de los residentes de Massachusetts. Para cumplir esta misión, proporcionan liderazgo, asistencia profesional y recursos financieros para promover oportunidades de vivienda seguras, decentes y asequibles, la vitalidad económica de las comunidades y una gestión municipal sólida. Forjan alianzas con gobiernos regionales y locales, agencias públicas, organizaciones comunitarias y la comunidad empresarial para lograr metas y objetivos comunes. En todos estos esfuerzos, reconocen y respetan las diversas necesidades, circunstancias y características de los individuos y las comunidades. Las solicitudes de vivienda están disponibles aquí. >> Ir al sitio web



HUD Regional Office - Boston (Oficina regional de HUD - Boston)

HUD's website is a clearinghouse of information and services about homes and communities for citizens and for HUD's current and potential business partners. It's designed to empower citizens and business partners by giving them what they want, when they want it, in ways that make sense to them, so they can solve their own problems and achieve their objectives. >> Go to website

El sitio web de HUD es un centro de intercambio de información y servicios sobre hogares y comunidades para los ciudadanos y para los socios comerciales actuales y potenciales de HUD. Está diseñado para empoderar a los ciudadanos y socios comerciales dándoles lo que quieren, cuando lo desean, de manera que tengan sentido para ellos, para que puedan resolver sus propios problemas y lograr sus objetivos. >> Ir al sitio web



MassNAHRO

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, MassNAHRO, is a membership association of local public housing authorities, community development agencies and housing and redevelopment officials. While the National organization is concerned with Federal policies, MassNAHRO is primarily concerned with the policies of State agencies and State programs and the implications of national policies at the state and local levels. >> Go to website

El Capítulo de Massachusetts de la Asociación Nacional de Funcionarios de Vivienda y Redesarrollo, MassNAHRO, es una asociación de membresía de autoridades locales de vivienda pública, agencias de desarrollo comunitario y funcionarios de vivienda y redesarrollo. Si bien la organización nacional se preocupa por las políticas federales, MassNAHRO se preocupa principalmente por las políticas de las agencias estatales y los programas estatales y las implicaciones de las políticas nacionales a nivel estatal y local.
>> Go to website



Taunton Council on Aging (Consejo de Taunton sobre el Envejecimiento)

The Taunton Council on Aging provides a comprehensive program of activities designed to satisfy the physical, social, economic, recreational and psychological needs of the citizens of Taunton. This site provides essential information on the programs, activities and support groups provided through the Senior Center for elders living in our community. >> Go to website
El Consejo de Taunton sobre el Envejecimiento ofrece un programa integral de actividades diseñadas para satisfacer las necesidades físicas, sociales, económicas, recreativas y psicológicas de los ciudadanos de Taunton. Este sitio proporciona información esencial sobre los programas, actividades y grupos de apoyo proporcionados a través del Centro para personas mayores que viven en nuestra comunidad.
>> Ir al sitio web



Taunton Human Services (Servicios humanos de Taunton)

The Department of Human Services works in conjunction with the Taunton Council on Aging. The DHS provides a comprehensive program of activities designed to satisfy the physical, social, economic, recreational and psychological needs of the citizens of Taunton. >> Go to website

El Departamento de Servicios Humanos trabaja en conjunto con el Consejo de Taunton sobre el Envejecimiento. El DHS ofrece un programa integral de actividades diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades físicas, sociales, económicas, recreativas y psicológicas de los ciudadanos de Taunton.
>> Ir al sitio web



Taunton Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Taunton)

The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce is a champion of the needs of small business in the communities of Taunton, Raynham, Dighton & Berkley. They work at the state and local level to influence government action, and within the community to increase your business exposure. This site has links and information about local businesses. >> Go to website

La Cámara de Comercio del Área de Taunton es un defensor de las necesidades de las pequeñas empresas en las comunidades de Taunton, Raynham, Dighton y Berkley. Trabajan a nivel estatal y local para influir en la acción del gobierno, y dentro de la comunidad para aumentar su exposición comercial. Este sitio tiene enlaces e información sobre empresas locales. >> Ir al sitio web



Heart of Taunton (Corazón de taunton)

The Heart of Taunton is dedicated to downtown Taunton's growth and prosperity. They are a nonprofit, independent organization made up of retailers, professionals, bankers, service organizations, developers, city officials, historic preservationists, and people who care about downtown Taunton. >> Go to website



The Neighborhood Corporation

The Neighborhood Corporation is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation (CDC) serving the Greater Taunton area. They are a collaborative partnership of residents, businesses, community organizations, and municipalities working together to build strong neighborhoods. >> Go to website



Bristol Elder Services

Bristol Elder Services is a private non-profit corporation, designated as an Aging Services Access Point and an Area Agency on Aging. Bristol serves as the entry point for elder services in southeastern Massachusetts. The Taunton Housing Authority and Bristol Elder Services jointly operate a supported housing program in which residents live in their own private apartments and receive services needed to maintain independence. The program combines subsidized housing with supportive services such as case management, homemaking and personal care assistance. An application for this program can be found in the Documents section of the THA’s website. >> Go to website



Head Start & Early Head Start

Head Start is a federally funded preschool program operated by Triumph, Inc. for 3-5 year old children who are considered "at-risk" due to poverty or other family circumstances. Head Start is designed as a school readiness program and strives to reinforce the role of the parent as the child's primary teacher. The Early Head Start program provides comprehensive services to families who are pregnant or have children birth to age 3 and meet eligibility guildelines in Taunton and Raynham. This program is operated by Triumph, Inc. through a collaborative arrangement with Associates for Human Services. >> Go to website



Boys and Girls Club of Taunton

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Taunton is a unique organization consisting of a clubhouse, a daycare center, and a summer camp all located within Taunton. >> Go to website



Arts Collaborative of Taunton

The Arts Collaborative of Taunton, is a group of local artistic, historic, entertainment, cultural, theatrical, and artist supporting organizations that have formed this collaborative to provide greater access and take advantage of shared resources to bring forth the best in the arts community to families and individuals of any age, in the Taunton area and its surrounding communities. From drama to comedy, music of all genres, dance, and art, ACT works as a group to bring the best in entertainment and culture to our area. Participate in, or attend performances, of individual groups and cultural organizations throughout our local area and enjoy yourself as well! >> Go to website



Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc. (Consejería comunitaria del condado de Bristol, Inc.)

The purpose and mission of Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc. (CCBC) is to develop and deliver compassionate, responsive, culturally competent, and quality mental health and substance abuse services to meet the prevention, education, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery needs of those in our community. These services are based on the latest evidence-based approaches to respond to the complex needs of children, adolescents, adults, elders and families as part of a locally integrated health-care delivery system linked to regional and statewide delivery systems. Go to website>>
El propósito y la misión de Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc. (CCBC) es desarrollar y brindar servicios de salud mental y abuso de sustancias compasivos, receptivos, culturalmente competentes y de calidad para satisfacer las necesidades de prevención, educación, tratamiento, rehabilitación y recuperación de aquellos en nuestra comunidad. Estos servicios se basan en los últimos enfoques basados en la evidencia para responder a las complejas necesidades de niños, adolescentes, adultos, ancianos y familias como parte de un sistema de atención de salud integrado localmente vinculado a los sistemas de entrega regionales y estatales.
Ir al sitio web>>



Massachusetts Landlords

MassLandlords is the landlord trade association for Massachusetts. They have lease agreements, eviction notices, and every other kind of landlord help you need. Membership is open to anyone who rents property, however large or small, and those who can help landlords, like attorneys and contractors. Each membership supports better landlord-tenant laws. >>Go to Website