To eliminate poverty along the South Shore by affording everyone in need the opportunities for education, training, and work; to live with dignity; to contribute to the full extent of their capabilities, and to participate in the workings of our society.

To help end hunger in the greater Wareham/New Bedford area by: giving Handsfood to the needy, promoting education and hunger awareness in the community, and providing information to our clients regarding other community resources.

The mission of The Gray House is “to help its neighbors facing hardships to meet their immediate and transitional needs by providing food, clothing and educational services in a safe, positive environment in the North End of Springfield.”

PACEM believes that a welcoming, safe place to shelter is the first step to addressing the crisis of homelessness.