Waltham Civic Organizations

American Association of Retired Persons, Waltham Chapter - Contact: William Walsh- 781-424-0400, 781-899-1349
AARP is a membership association of people over 55 who can receive a variety of benefits, including health insurance and free tax services.

American Legion Post #156 (Joseph F. Hill) - 215 Waverley Oaks Road - 781-647-0156 wheelchair-accessible
The American Legion is a veterans' organization which sponsors functions and activities for members and their guests.

Central Square Business Association - Contact: Alan Rice - 591 Main Street - 781-893-3732
The Association serves business people in Waltham's Central Square area and promotes downtown business.

City of Choice Committee - Contact: Steve Kilgore/Hazel Grimes- 104 Calvary Street - 781-891-3740, 781-893-2299
The Committee presents free cultural and community activities and events for all ages. Volunteer opportunities: Publicity, crowd control, event organizing, set-up, logistics.

Downtown Waltham Partnership - PO Box 550071, 02455 - 781-923-0808
Downtown Waltham Partnership's goal is a downtown that is friendly, diverse, safe, sustainable, and thriving. To accomplish this, DWP promotes the downtown as a vibrant cultural, retail, and entertainment destination reflecting the best of this diverse community.(2024/07/30)

Elks Lodge #953 -101 School Street - 781-893-9517
The Elks are a community service and fraternal organization. Members visit hospitals and sponsor scholarships as well as hold social events.

Kiwanis Club of Waltham - Contact: William Walsh 781-899-1349, orPaul Nichols, Sec. at tvnut@earthlink.net
Kiwanis is an international service and charitable organization that sponsors local social service activities, including safety events for children, pediatric trauma center, and a drive against iodine deficiency. The club holds weekly breakfasts with speakers. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday at 12 noon and the third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Chateau Restaurant School St.(2004/01/31)

Knights of Columbus, Waltham Council #147 -812 Moody Street - 781-899-2120
The K of C is fraternal and charitable organization open to Catholic men over 18. The group raises money to aid physically and mentally disabled youth.

League of Women Voters - Contact: Georgie Hallock - 23 Briar Hill Lane - 781-899-7712, or call 781-894-0146
The League is a non-partisan public service organization that informs citizens of their rights and responsibilities; takes positions on issues; provides information on candidates; monitors government activities; and sponsors debates, public meetings and the local government guide "Know Your City". Volunteer opportunities: Arrange debates and survey candidates, observe and report on council and school committee meetings, research issues.

Lions Club - Contact: Ronald Ricci - 12 Wight Road - 781-899-0641
The Lions Club is a community service organization working to help the blind and visually-impaired.

Loyal Order of Moose #1018 -17 Spruce Street - 781-893-9571wheelchair-accessible
The Moose are a social and charitable fraternal organization whose charitable work focuses on youth and the developmentally disabled.

Masonic Lodges of Waltham, Triad Lodge -460 Newtonville Avenue, Newtonville 02160 - 617-527-9628
The Masons are a community service organization.

Moody Street Association - Contact: Vernon Porter - 386 Moody Street
The Association serves as an advocate for Moody Street businesses and organizes occasional events.

National Archives and Records Administration -Frederick C. Murphy Federal Center, 380 Trapelo Road - 781-647-8104 (records), 781-647-8100 (archives)wheelchair-accessible
The Records Center holds records from federal agencies throughout New England. The Regional Archives houses historical records dating back to 1789, including information of interest to genealogists: immigration and naturalization, census and customes records, all of which are open to the public for research.
Open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesdays unti 9 pm, and the first Saturday of each month. Free.(2000/10/05)

Rotary Club - Contact: Jean McAllister - P.O. Box 262, Waltham 02254 - 781-894-5295wheelchair-accessible
Rotary is an international community service organization focusing on business and professional development and service. Its major service project is sponsoring free immunization clinics for children. Rotary holds weekly luncheons with speakers. Volunteer opportunities: Working with youth, organizing clinics,human development, international projects, fundraising.

Tenants United For Fair Housing - See listing under Social Services.

Veterans of Foreign Wars -

Post #10334 - 981 Trapelo Road - 781-891-4153wheelchair-accessible
Post #2152 - 210 Felton Street - 781-893-9345wheelchair-accessible

The VFW is a veterans' social, charitable and advocacy group.

Waltham Auxiliary Fire Department -Contact: Capt. Bernard Mullin - 781-893-2971 (evenings) - 27 Lexington Street
This division of Waltham Civil Defense provides support and special equipment. Volunteer opportunities: Volunteers receive extensive free training in exchange for a long-term commitment. Volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years old, preferably over 21.

Waltham Auxiliary Police -Contact: Officer Steve Fogg - 781-893-3702 -155 Lexington Street
This volunteer group relieves sworn police officers from routine duties, such as providing security at parades, races and school activities, so that they can do more anti-crime work. Members also participate in youth and athletic programs. Bilingual volunteers are especially encouraged. Police academy training is provided in exchange for commitment.Volunteer opportunities: See above. Interview required.(2000/04/15)

Waltham Business & Professional Women's Club -
The Club promotes the interests of business and professional women through education, awards, fairs and other activities which elevate standards, extend opportunities and lend a spirit of cooperation.(2006/11/06)

Waltham College Club -Contact: Kathleen McMenimen, President - 781-894-1247 -147 Trapelo Rd. -KBMC147@aol.com
The College Club, founded in 1913, raises money and awards scholarships to graduating seniors in Waltham.

Waltham Community Foundation -Contact: Fred Wilder III - 781-899-1050 - P.O. Box 52, Waltham 02254
This non-profit foundation gives out grants to organizations in Waltham. The deadline for requests is in the fall.

Waltham Concerned Citizens -Contact: Jennifer Rose - 781-893-1361/ Marc Rudnick - 781-891-6689
WCC has been thinking globally and acting locally for peace and justice since 1981. The organization has worked on issues ranging fom nuclear disarmament and affordable housing to racism, recycling and foreign intervention. New members are welcome and encouraged.(2002/01/01)

Waltham Democratic City Committee -Contact: Susan Burstein - 781-894-1929 - 33 Summit Avenuewheelchair-accessible
This volunteer committee encourages participation in the electoral process, educates the public, runs delegate caucuses, and compaigns for Democratic Party candidates.Volunteer opportunities: Literature distribution, sign standouts,stuffing envelopes, making phone calls.(2003/11/12)

Waltham Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 45 -Contact: Mike Dibartolomeis - 781-235-4995 - DAV Hall, 11 Carter Streetwheelchair-accessible
The DAV sponsors activities for Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and other holidays, visits VA hospitals and cemeteries and acts as an advocate for disabled veterans.(2024/07/30)

Waltham Farmer's Market -Main & Moody Street - Contact:Marc Rudnick - 781-891-6689wheelchair-accessible
Waltham Farmers' Market, a volunteer-run effort, is held weekly on Saturdays, June through October, at Main and Moody Streets, and features fresh, Massachusetts-grown produce, cheese, eggs, and baked goods, and free concerts.Volunteer opportunities: Taking surplus produce to soup kitchens,distributing fliers, fundraising, set-up, signmaking.

Waltham Greens -Contact: info@walthamgreens.org, or Daniel Melnechuk - 781-894-5544
Waltham Greens, a local Green group affiliated with the Massachusetts Green Party, meets once a month in Waltham. At the meetings they address national, state, and local Waltham issues, and make plans on how to work towards the goals outlined in the 10 Key Values. The 10 Key Values are Ecological Wisdom, Grassroots Democracy, Social Justice, Nonviolence, Decentralization, Community Based Economics, Personal and Global Responsibility, Feminism, Future Focus, and Respect for Diversity.(2001/08/31)

Waltham Interagency CouncilContact: Kathy Chlapowski - 781-893-0315
The Waltham Interagency Council exists to provide a forum for organizations serving Waltham in which information and resources are shared, collaborative efforts are fostered, and opportunities for professional development are offered.(2007/06/19)

Waltham Local First - P.O. Box 540293, 02454 -781-530-4814 -Waltham Local First is a network of independent and locally-owned businesses working to build a strong local economy.(2014/07/11)

Waltham-Newton Jaycees 122 Riverview Avenue -Contact: Diane Barrow - 781-893-7651
Jaycees is a leadership training organization for adults age 21-39. Members learn leadership skills through community service, and personal and professional seminars.

Waltham Partnership for Youth - See listing under Social Services.

Waltham Politics -walthampolitics.com - Your information center to stay informed on local elections and local issues.(2024/07/27)

Waltham Rental Housing Association -Contact: Mark Leger, P.O. Box 3 - 781-891-1899
The Association offers seminars, educational monthly meetings and a newsletter for owners of residential rental property. They are also members of Mass Rental Housing Association which is the umbrella property owner group representing property owners throughout the state. M. R. H. A. also has 10 yearly newsletters. Together they have discount insurance (home and auto) and other benefits.Volunteer opportunities: Organizing, typing and filing.

Waltham Republican City Committee 310 River Street -Contact: Barry Cowen - 781-894-6946
The volunteer committe educates the community about Republican viewpoints and the political process; hears local, state and national speakers; and promotes Republican candidates. Volunteer opportunities: Help candidates, stuff envelopes, sign standouts, campaign operations.

Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce -One Moody Street, Suite 301 - 781-894-4700 Spanishwheelchair-accessible
The Chamber is a private, not-for-profit business advocacy organization specializing in economic/business development and business services. The Chamber represents more than 700 member businesses in the greater Waltham area. Its services and benefits include business advocacy, networking, referrals and health insurance plans for small business, along with many other business-friendly products.
www.walthamchamber.com

Waltham Women's Club 48 Tolman Street -Contact: Loretta McElroy - 781-893-2288
Founded in 1893, the Club's mission is to increase a spirit of cordial cooperation among women, in addition to educational, philanthropic and civic awareness. The group awards scholarships, holds meetings and donates to other organizations.

WATCH, Inc. - See listing under Social Services.

The text following some of the entries, such as (2000/07/28), is the date when I most recently updated or verified the data in that entry.