Resources

The Island Wide Youth Collaborative works with on and off-Island resources to help families navigate challenges they face.

Immigration Resource Center

Please note the Immigration Resource Center is open, but are not currently seeing clients in person due to COVID-19. If you have questions or concerns, Caronanne Procaccini remains available to offer assistance. Also, see this Statewide Immigration Referral List.

Caronanne Procaccini, Director of Client Self-Sufficiency Services
Email: cap@cacci.cc
Phone: +1 (508) 771-1727 x 236

Parent Café

The Island Wide Youth Collaborative hosts a bi-weekly one-hour discussion group for parents, by parents, who are raising teens. Hot beverages are served, or bring your own. Masks required indoors. Space is limited. Register here.

Contact: Chrissie Laury
Email: claury@mvcommunityservices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x402

Raising Grands

The Island Wide Youth Collaborative invites grandparents to participate in a monthly chat group (hybrid: virtual and in-person) on Saturdays. We will exchange information and ideas, discuss various topics and provide free resources and fun activities. Interested individuals do not need to be raising grandchildren to participate. Coffee, tea and light snacks provided. Masks required indoors. Space is limited. Register here.

Contact: Chrissie Laury
Email: claury@mvcommunityservices.org
Phone: 508-693-7900 x402

Click here to view the above on our calendar

Helpful resources include:

Martha’s Vineyard Food Access Map below was created by the Vineyard Food Equity Network and the Martha’s Vineyard Times. The areas highlighted on the map include:

  • Providers of emergency food
  • Food Pantries
  • Meal programs
  • Nutrition education
  • Nutrition programs
  • Community Suppers

Click around on the map to find the programs listed above. Learn more about the Food Access Map here.