Founded as the Middlesex Shelter in 1986 in response to the number of homeless individuals living on the streets of Lowell, our agency has since grown to be the largest shelter and homeless support organization north of Boston. For over 30 years, we have delivered on LTLC’s mission to serve the most vulnerable population in our region. The following table lists our primary programs:
| Emergency Shelter | 60 adult beds |
| Case Management | Each client works closely with a case manager to find stabilization/housing |
| Meals Program | Open to all LTLC clients only. It serves 3 meals a day, 365 days per year, averaging over 300 meals each day |
| Winter Emergency Beds | Provides an additional 30 beds and case management services |
| Supportive Housing | Case management services for housed clients who need ongoing support |
| Health Care for the Homeless Program | A collaboration with Greater Lawrence Family Health Center’s Health Care for the Homeless program, volunteer nurses, and partner agencies providing an onsite clinic, health navigator, and improved access to community health providers |
| Mental Health and Detox | Behavioral Health referral program and referrals and transportation to detox |
| Employment Search | Case managers assist in the employment search |
| Education | Onsite HiSET (formerly GED) program in collaboration with Lowell Public Schools Adult Education Department |
| Rep Payee | Highly successful money management program for clients unable to manage their own funds |