African Cultural Association, Inc.
PO Box 264
Lowell, MA 01853
http://www.africanfestivallowell.org/contact.html
The African Cultural Association, Inc. (ACA) is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization promoting support and understanding of African peoples and their various cultures. Borne out of the annual African Festival that has been held in Lowell since 2000, their goal is to bridge the gap between the African continent and the United States, The ACA promotes understanding and opportunity through economic, educational, and social empowerment.
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH)
PO Box 8575
Lowell, MA 01853
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Lowell incorporated in 1858 as part of the oldest Irish Catholic fraternal organization in America also known as the A.O.H. Reorganized in 1980, Division 19 continually strives to promote the culture, beliefs, history and traditions of the Irish by promoting Irish cultural events, answering the charitable needs of the Lowell community as well as national charities. AOH Lowell is open to men 16 years and older who are practicing Roman Catholics of Irish birth or descent, and who are citizens of United States of America or who have declared their intentions to become citizens of the United States of America.
Cameroonians of Lowell Association Inc.
P.O Box 1183
Lowell, MA. 01853
978-452-4270
http://www.camola.org
CAMOLA is a registered non-profit organization with 501(c) status aimed at helping the growing population of Africans and Cameroonians in particular in and around the Greater Lowell area.
Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
131 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-459-8154
http://www.glcc.biz/index.aspx
The mission of the Chamber is to provide a significant unified voice in shaping the future growth of the business communities which it serves and to provide a vehicle through which individuals can work to improve the area's business climate and quality of life. A diverse business and service base is of great importance to Greater Lowell's economic future. The Chamber will work to create a healthy and competitive environment where businesses can grow and prosper.
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-970-1600
http://www.glcfoundation.org
Founded in 1997, the Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Lowell, Nashoba and western Merrimack Valley regions of Massachusetts through philanthropic leadership and service.
Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association (GLICA)
P.O. Box 1181
Lowell, MA 01853
978-677-7153
http://www.glica.net
The Greater Lowell Indian Cultural Association is a family orientated group of Native American Indians that come together to acknowledge and share their religion, culture, spirituality and traditions in accordance with the ways of their Ancestors. GLICA is composed of many different tribes of people from various Indian Nations. Their strength lies in their diversity and ability to live in the present while holding onto the past and looking forward to the future of their people. Tradition tells them that they are responsible for the next seven generations. With this in mind, they teach not only their own people their ways and customs but also non-native peoples who they hope will better understand them and respect their culture.
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
9 Central Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-459-6150
http://www.merrimackvalley.org
The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMVCVB) was incorporated in 1992 and is officially recognized by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism as one of the State's thirteen Regional Tourism Councils established by the Legislature to market the region as a premier travel destination. Their primary mission is to enhance the economic fabric of the Greater Merrimack Valley by marketing the region as a destination for meetings and conventions, trade shows, special events, group tours and leisure travel.
International Institute of Lowell
144 Merrimack St., Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
978-459-9031
Since 1918, the International Institute of Lowell has been dedicated to providing vital immigration and citizenship services to immigrants and refugees. The Institute works for the acceptance of all regardless of race, religion, country of birth or ethnic origin, as equal participants in life in the United States. We are a private non-profit organization and all services are completely confidential.
Khmer Cultural Institute, Inc.
165 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
http://floweringcity.org/kci/
The Khmer Culture Institute (KCI), is a Cambodian non-profit organization located in Lowell which is working to help refugees and immigrants assimilate into American society. KCI was founded in 1994 by a group of Cambodian public teachers and administrators in Lowell, Massachusetts which has the second largest Cambodian community in the U.S. The mission of KCI is to emphasize the value of public education within the Cambodian population in the United States and in Cambodia.
Lighthouse Art School
251 Foster Street
Lowell, MA 01851
978-937-1602
http://lighthouseartschool.com
Lowell Cemetary
77 Knapp Avenue
Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
Tel: 978 454 5191
http://www.lowellcemetary.com
Lowell Center City Committee, Inc.
167 Dutton Street
Lowell MA 01852
978-459-0551
http://www.lowellcentercity.org
A not-for-profit, public/private partnership focusing on retail and commercial development, vehicle and pedestrian accessibility, and quality of life issues for the business owners, residents, tourists, and property owners in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Lowell Cultural Council
P.O. Box 8686
Lowell, MA 01852
978-349-8069
http://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public_about.asp?coun_enum=151
Lowell Cultural Council provides grants to individual artists, arts organizations, community organizations and municipal agencies. All projects funded by the Lowell Cultural Council must be based in Lowell and must benefit the citizens of Lowell through exhibits, performances, readings, demonstrations or by other means. The Lowell Cultural Council prefers to fund local artists who live or work in the city.
Lowell Festival Foundation
67 Kirk Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-275-1706
http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org
Each year, the Festival transforms downtown Lowell for three days – that’s the last full weekend in July. Six music stages are prominently placed across the city, offering varied settings and styles of performances.
Lowell High School
50 Fr. Morissette Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01852
978-937-8900
http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/schools/lhs
Lowell National Historical Park
246 Market Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-970-5000
http://www.nps.gov
The early story of America's Industrial Revolution is commemorated at Lowell National Historical Park in the midst of this lively city. The Park offers visitors an in-depth look into the past that brought the 19th century textile industry to tap the waterpower of the Merrimack River while also revealing cultural connections to the present and visions for the future.
Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust
P.O. Box 7162
Lowell, MA 01852
978-934-0030
http://www.lowelllandtrust.org
Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust is a private non-profit land trust located in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of Lowell through the conservation, creation, and preservation of parks, open space, and special places. Their membership supports projects that provide people opportunities to remain connected to the land on which the city was built.
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Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC)
246 Market Street
Lowell, MA 01853
978-458-5400
http://ltc.org
LTC is Lowell's community television station, media and technology center. Lowell Telecommunications Corporation serves the interests and needs of our diverse and vibrant community by providing equipment and training for residents to create and share media in a no-cost, free speech environment.
Middlesex Community College
33 Kearney Square
Lowell, MA 01852-1987
1-800-818-3434
http://www.middlesex.mass.edu
Middlesex Community College is a progressive and dynamic learning community, committed to providing educational programs and services that support personal growth and economic opportunity for its diverse student population. Dedicated to student success, the College provides excellence in teaching, personal attention, and extensive opportunities for exploration and growth. Closely linked to the fabric of the community, Middlesex’s partnerships with school, business and service organizations provide leadership in economic and community development and foster a culture of civic engagement and responsive workforce development.
Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center
40 French Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-970-5000
http://www.nps.gov/archive/lowe/2002/mogan/index.htm
The Patrick J. Mogan Cultural Center came about from the original impulse in the 1960s and early 1970s to save the historical and cultural assets of the city of Lowell, which was then in economic decline. One of the primary movers of the reviving-Lowell movement was Dr. Patrick J. Mogan - educator, planner, and public visionary. Mogan believed that the city could serve as an active agent for helping people reconnect to their culture.
The Lowell Plan
11 Kearney Sq
Lowell, MA 01852
978-459-9899
Second World
172 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-455-6025
http://www.second-world.com
Media, Music and Art for a Better World
United Teen Equality Center
34 Hurd Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978-441-9949
http://www.utec-lowell.org/contact.php
Promoting peace, positivity and empowerment; UTEC is a "by teens, for teens" safe-haven for youth development and grassroots organizing. UTEC provides a safe and multicultural place of belonging emphasizing the holistic development of Lowell's young people, ages 13-23, particularly those most often overlooked and labeled as "at-risk."
UMass Lowell—Community Outreach
35 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854
978-934-3107
http://www.uml.edu/community
UMass Lowell serves the public through a large array of activities that link its resources to people, organizations, institutions, and agencies beyond the campus while bringing the benefits of engagement to students, faculty and staff. Outreach is overseen by the Provost, working through the deans and faculty, and the executive director of Outreach, along with the Community Connections Information Clearinghouse and supporting centers, institutes and administrative units.
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