The CMA is a volunteer run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2000. We currently serve over 1600 families and continue to expand with Charlestown’s increasing popularity and growth. CMA membership is FREE, and we welcome all families in Charlestown to join.
Our mission is to provide programs, resources, and support to the community of Charlestown, Massachusetts to cultivate an inclusive, welcoming and vibrant neighborhood in which to raise families.
Membership benefits include access to all of our events and resources, including our community bulletin board, which is a wonderful platform for connecting with other families within Charlestown. We also welcome parents to connect with us to get involved with planning and executing our events.
How We Serve
We dedicate ourselves to nurturing the potential of all children in our neighborhood by providing programs, resources and support for families and children by:
Providing funds and representation to existing partner organizations in the neighborhood working in specific niches of this mission (Example: Food Pantry, B&G Club, School Coat & Winter Clothing Drives, YMCA)
Providing scholarship money for post graduation plans for Charlestown students
Hosting regular get-togethers for Expectant Moms, New Moms, and for the General Membership with the goal of helping parents strengthen the bonds in their community (example: New Moms Meet Ups, Moms Night Out)
Hosting community events that bond our members, address community needs, and/or provide education to our members (example: School Registration Info Night)
Creating opportunities for enrichment and celebration for the children in our neighborhood through our hosted annual events (examples: Touch a Truck, Egg Hunt, Middle-School Music Bingo)
Providing a forum for members to share ideas/advice/information via our website’s Bulletin Board
Providing Education and Public Awareness on issues impacting the neighborhood along with alerting members of upcoming opportunities and activities for children through our weekly emails, website and social media
Working continuously to ensure membership events are inclusive of all members
Committing ourselves to understanding the needs of all families in our community and to evolving the support and resources we provide to address those needs
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