Centerboard

Centerboard is a nonprofit human services organization in downtown Lynn whose mission is to revitalize communities through people and places. It supports families and young people with access to housing, employment, education and financial empowerment. Its office is easy to spot thanks to a colorful mural by Beyond Walls. Centerboard also invests in Lynn’s creative economy by leading public art projects and running Visionspace, a nonprofit gallery.

Housing is a central program. More than 1,150 families have been served through Centerboard’s housing programs, 511 have found permanent housing, and the services reach residents in seven cities. Children and teens make up 58 percent of housing participants. The Lynn Family Resource Center has served more than 2,200 individuals and families, and recent initiatives include the TRUE Mentorship Basketball Team and a nonprofit pledge of 200 bikes for Lynn kids.

What to Know

• Centerboard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• It has received FIFA support for work to prevent the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Lynn.
• Donations and other support for its programs are welcome.
• It is listed in the Downtown Lynn Cultural District directory.