We believe that when all give, all gain.
About Us
Founded in 1918 to welcome and support immigrant families, East Boston Social Centers continues to proudly embrace welcome in all we do. Our core services range across educational, social, and recreational programs to support the diverse community of East Boston. By providing services and programming for children, families, and individuals of all ages, we bring our neighbors together to create a stronger, more connected, joyful community.
For generations, individuals and families in East Boston have come to the Social Centers to strengthen our community, celebrate diversity, and share pride in our hometown. Today, those deep roots and lasting bonds provide a strong foundation as we welcome future generations to East Boston.
Our Mission
At East Boston Social Centers, we cultivate community, belonging, and joy for East Boston residents and our neighbors, through services to support children, families, and individuals of all ages.
Our Vision
A joyful community where all belong, and where all feel welcome.
Our Values
We welcome all our neighbors.
For over 100 years, East Boston Social Centers has been a pillar of our community, providing services for our neighbors of all ages and backgrounds. All are welcome here, and we strive to cultivate an intergenerational space where everyone who walks through our doors feels at home. Whether you are new to East Boston or have been involved with the Social Centers for decades, you are family to us.
We celebrate diversity.
Everyone is welcome at East Boston Social Centers, and we believe diversity in East Boston makes our community a better place to live. We strive to design programming and cultivate a space that is inclusive, accessible, safe, and welcoming for people of all backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences.
We foster joy.
At East Boston Social Centers, we believe that joy is not a solo sport—joy lives in community. We thoughtfully instill joy in every part of our programming and approach, by fostering some of its many roots: fellowship, core purpose, meaningful relationships, inclusivity, and fun. Together with our neighbors, we hope to foster a joyful community for everyone in East Boston.
We are proud of our community.
There is no place like East Boston, and that’s why we’re committed to cultivating community, belonging, and joy right where we call home. Every day, we honor the rich history of East Boston and are proud to have expanded services to support our neighboring communities of Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop.
