Action, Inc.
Helping People.Saving Lives
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Client & Housing Services
Client & Housing Services offers case management and connects people with needed services such as public benefits, MassHealth, Food Stamps, housing assistance, financial literacy education, and more. We help people stabilize their lives and empower them to become more self-sufficient.
COMPASS Youth Program
COMPASS is an education, training, and employment program for 14-21 year olds facing barriers to learning. We offer an alternative day school program, nigh school diploma program, HiSET preparation, life skills counseling, academic and vocational coaching, career exploration, and more. The program helps at-risk youth earn high school diplomas and experience success.
Emergency Homeless Shelter
Action, Inc.'s emergency shelter provides homeless adults with stability and a second chance. Our shelter helps guests transition into permanent housing and provides beds, meals, and a safe environment. We also provide support with sobriety, mental health, counseling, healthcare, and job and housing searches.
Job Training & Education
Action, Inc.'s Job Training & Education program helps people improve their job opportunities through education, training, and resources. We offer training in the healthcare field, adult education, HiSET preparation, job placement, career readiness, and life skills coaching.
Where we work
Accreditations
US Department of Housing and Urban Development 2011
Awards
Appreciation Award in recognition of your role in nurturing our roots, fostering our independence, & launching our organization 2008
The Open Door/Cape Ann Food Pantry
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Action, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 05/04/2023
Mrs. Linda Murphy
Ipswich Caring
Term: 2016 - 2018
Reverend Karin Wade
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Loretta Peres
Riverdale Park
Linda Giamanco
City of Gloucester
Linda Murphy
Ipswich Caring
Roger Lesch
Town of Rockport
Gavin Keenan
Town of Ipswich
Kathy Stewart
Riverdale Park
Courtney Lane
Santander Bank
Shelly Luckenbill Sevinor
Small business
Marcy Pregent
State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante
Michael Givens
First Ipswich
Beverly Melvin
Manchester Housing Authority - The Plains Tenant Assoc.
Elise Sinagra
Community
Troy Sullivan
Attorney
Fernando DeSouza
Adult Education Program
Coreen Howland
Ipswich Housing Authority
Brieana Militello
Seacoast Nursing & Rehab
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes