COMMUNITY TEAMWORK

Community Teamwork was established in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty and the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Today, Community Teamwork's mission is much the same as it was in 1965. As Greater Lowell's Community Action Agency, we mobilize resources for low-income people, providing opportunities for them to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and have an active voice and participation in the decisions that affect their lives... Today, we serve over 55,000 people, employ over 500 staff, and partner with dozens of organizations including immigrant and refugee communities. Additionally, Community Teamwork's subsidiary, Common Ground Corporation, partners with cities, towns and municipalities to create much-needed affordable housing, with over 200 units created to date. All of these deeply interwoven connections and partnerships make Community Teamwork and the community more resilient and responsive in helping people and the community as a whole reach their..

Also known as: Children's Trust Fund, CTI

Primary location: Lowell United States