Community Based Solutions to Ending Domestic Violence

photo of a happy Mother and her teenage children HarborCOV, Inc. is the only comprehensive domestic violence program serving Boston's harbor communities of Chelsea, East Boston, Winthrop, and Revere. We provide emergency assistance, support services, and permanent housing for individuals and their families, while seeking community solutions to end domestic violence.

Shelter and Support

HarborCOV provides a 24-hour Hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group support, legal advocacy, community outreach and education. In addition, we offer a therapeutic program for children and an exciting teen program that provides part time jobs and promotes leadership among young people.

Multicultural and Multilingual Services

Our multicultural and multilingual staff provides emergency and support services to hearing impaired and non-English speakers. We help immigrants and refugee families to overcome barriers such as language, culture, isolation and poverty. We speak and provide materials in Spanish, Khmer, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Italian, American Sign Language, and English.

Community Collaboration

Working with community residents and agencies such as the Chelsea Domestic Violence Task Force, HarborCOV provides economic development programs that advance families toward safety, stability, and opportunity. We also offer children's programs and free childcare for women while they participate at HarborCOV.

A Proven Track Record

Last year HarborCOV served more than 2,500 individuals and families. Nearly 300 individuals and families were sheltered at HarborCOV's Emergency Housing. Community educational and awareness activities reached more than 1,500 area adults, teens and children.

A Taste of Chelsea 2007 - Coming in September!

Taste of Chelsea participants serving desserts The 4th Annual Taste of Chelsea will take place on September 10, 2007 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Massport facility at 62 Broadway in Chelsea. $25 for advance purchases of 10 or more tickets, $30 per person for purchases of one to nine tickets and $35 at the door. Taste of Chelsea provides financial support for HarborCOV community services, generates publicity for commercial sponsors and local restaurants, and offers a scrumptious taste-testing experience for the hundreds of people who attend. We look forward to seeing everyone in September 2007!

HarborCOV announces new Employment Opportunities!
(Four new listings posted Aug. 27, 2007)

HarborCOV is pleased to announce more openings for positions on our growing staff. HarborCOV values diverse life experience in its hiring process and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Bilingual/bicultural, persons of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Excellent benefits for full-time employees include: salary commensurate with experience; 35-hour flexible work week; 100% health insurance. Click here to view our current job listings.