Pam Goodell

Prepare meals for residents at shelter once a month

-Served as volunteer coordinator
-Chaired committee for organization’s major fundraiser
-Assisted in onsite management of the monthly Last Saturday Food Distribution

On The Rise, Inc. (OTR) is a dynamic, Cambridge, MA-based non-profit founded in 1995 that serves women in crisis and homelessness throughout the region. Our Outreach/Safe Haven Program’s innovative approach has unprecedented success with women who are unable to make full use of other community programs for reasons that may include their histories (trauma, violence and abuse are ubiquitous) and present conditions (many women are coping with multiple issues, from medical concerns and mental… Show more

On The Rise, Inc. (OTR) is a dynamic, Cambridge, MA-based non-profit founded in 1995 that serves women in crisis and homelessness throughout the region. Our Outreach/Safe Haven Program’s innovative approach has unprecedented success with women who are unable to make full use of other community programs for reasons that may include their histories (trauma, violence and abuse are ubiquitous) and present conditions (many women are coping with multiple issues, from medical concerns and mental illness, to addiction, criminal histories, and more). In the face of these obstacles, women who participate in OTR’s programs leverage their initiative and core strengths to find safety and discover new possibilities. Positive results include a housing retention rate of 85% (compared to 47% for dually-diagnosed individuals in traditional programs) and many other gains in safety and quality of life that range from subtle to astounding. Show less

Community Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition program providing services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses. We give our clients, their dependent families, and caregivers appealing, nutritious meals, and send the message to those in greatest need that someone cares. Our goals are to help our clients maintain their health and dignity and preserve the integrity of their families through free, culturally appropriate… Show more

Community Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition program providing services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses. We give our clients, their dependent families, and caregivers appealing, nutritious meals, and send the message to those in greatest need that someone cares. Our goals are to help our clients maintain their health and dignity and preserve the integrity of their families through free, culturally appropriate, home-delivered meals, nutrition education, and other community programs. Show less