CLICK HERE FOR COVID-19 RESOURCES Menu ABOUT US Improving people's lives Action Inc. is your community connection For more than 50 years, Action Inc. has been a champion for the people and communities of Cape Ann—a coastal region of northeastern Massachusetts. The mission of Action Inc. is to build an equitable and resilient community by creating opportunities for all on Cape Ann. The communities we serve We serve the residents of Gloucester, Essex, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport, Massachusetts. Action Inc. is a non-profit organization and Community Action Agency that was founded in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. We are a member of the Community Action Partnership, a nationwide network of more than 1,000 similar agencies that are dedicated to helping people in need and eliminating poverty in the United States. We work with our partners at local, state, and national levels to provide quality services that change lives and help people move up the ladder of economic opportunity. Previous Image Next Image Action Inc. is a safety net for our community. We offer a broad range of supportive services, including: fuel assistance and energy efficiency programs, case management, housing assistance and homelessness prevention, job training and education, and affordable housing. We are responsive to our community’s needs, developing new programs and services when new needs arise. We advocate locally and nationally for policies that will advance and strengthen our community. We are dedicated to providing pathways to opportunity. We believe that all people–regardless of their income, race, gender, sexuality, or religion–should have equal opportunities for stability, safety, and success in life. Action Inc. is a welcoming place. We’re here to provide support when you need it most. How can we help you? Meet the people of Action Inc. Our compassionate staff is dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals and families in our community. At Action Inc., we believe in people and in a better future for all. Meet our amazing team. OUR PEOPLE Help Change Lives You can help change lives by supporting Action Inc.'s integrated approach to reducing poverty. Donate Join Our Newsletter Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with our latest news & events. Name* Email* Submit 180 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 Tel: 978-282-1000 Fax: 978-283-0523 ©2021 Action Inc. All rights reserved. Quick Links Careers Contact FAQs Resources Staff Resource Center We're Social Visit Our Facebook Page Visit Our Linked In Page