South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.

Category: Non-profit organization in Framingham, Massachusetts

Address: 7 Bishop St, Framingham, MA 01702, USA

Phone: +15088724853

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Kay Rosenberg

Jul 18, 2022

In my experiences, you have a greater chance by being hit by a flying saucer than from Smoc actually helping you. I tried to get fuel assistance through SMOC, and that was a disaster. After sending my paystub‘s three times, they sent me a letter 6 months later saying my fuel assistance was rejected due to my inability to provide pay stubs. I toured a home daycare through SMOC in someone’s house. The daycare was basically a dungeon. It was in a dark basement with no windows that looked like a prison. I applied for housing over five years ago. They recently told me they are going to give section 8 and MRVP housing priority to people who have applied in 2010. I was in a house fire and still got 0 help from SMOC. If you want help, you are on your own in this cruel world unless you know someone who works for SMOC.

Karen Cormier

Jun 7, 2022

No one returns calls. They run Queen st shelter. Which clearly is not monitored. It's a toilet.

Angelica Lola02

Oct 8, 2021

Honestly services are great but wait list for section 8 is way too long. There should be a 10 year cap on how long you stay on section 8. Like give others the opportunity to get help too. I know people that are on section 8 for 20 plus years. Why? There should be a limit!!!!!

EJ Kropp

Feb 1, 2021

Referred to them by the court to help a situation out. My housing counselor, Heather Silva, was on top of things and helped me through the process in no time! Great partner to work with, very happy with the result! Now if only they could cure Covid...

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Questions & Answers

Can they help me pay my rent??

Christine Freitas | Sep 5, 2020
India Gibson-Vaughn | Sep 5, 2020

Yes. They have resources they can recommend like Homebase, RAFT and I believe of you go threw United way they can help with utilities and things as well. Ask For Amanda, She does all the stuff for the Home base and RAFT. Tell her India referred you. I hope this was helpful!

Does the org accept freshly cooked/baked food?

Mohitha Chandrashekara | Sep 5, 2020
Meg Mullin | Sep 5, 2020

I'm sure they do

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How long is the waiting list in Waltham Massachusetts. Please thank you Kerry

kerry papia | Sep 6, 2018
Diane Rockwood | Sep 6, 2018

There are several factors that determines the wait time on any public housing list.... First families, domestic abuse survivors or the disabled that are homeless and staying in a shelter, (doesn't necessarily have to be a shelter in that town) get top priority in any town. However if the person is homeless and is working in a certain community then they will get priority in that community. If a person or family isn't homeless, Other factors come into play, which is that each subsidized housing development has to by law, house a certain number of disabled applicants, military applicants, certain number of each ethnicity, and again if you work in that community you get priority. Those are some knowledge I can offer you regarding subsidized housing. You can always call after you submit your application and it's been processed, to see where you are on the waiting list. Always update your information, especially your mailing address.

How can I get a furniture referrel?

Regina Johnson | Sep 6, 2018
William Sz | Sep 6, 2018

There's plenty of Way's to get furniture referral s....Yes they can help you there or any local church. But if you're looking for a new piece you might just go to BOBs and ask about damaged clearance items, if you need a bed i have a full size you can have.it is not new.

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Is this where I sign up for food stamps or snap

Roger 007 Moore | Sep 6, 2018
Jamie Lee Saunders | Sep 6, 2018

No it's right across the street though at 300 Howard Street in the old smoc building

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Is SMOC housing on 7 Bishop St. Open during regular hours? No answer by phone, voicemail and email. I have called SMOC in Framingham, no one has any answers to why or what is going on

Kevin Tessier | Jun 7, 2022
Karen Cormier | Jul 7, 2022

Smoc doesn't know or care. They are run by grants. As long as they make it look good they will keep getting funded.

Is the building open to the public for appointments or walk ins.? I have been trying to get in contact with someone from SMOC and all I have been told is someone will contact me soon. It's been 3 days.

Sinda Gonzalez | Apr 8, 2022
Caroline Guzman | Apr 8, 2022

You need to email them it's terrible trying to get on contact with people in there.

Did they got my message from Markwhite yet or not yesterday or day. Before that?

Mark White | Feb 7, 2022
Nahani Meuse | Feb 7, 2022

Mark White if you truly need help, please call ANY other social service agency: Open Sky, CHL, Catholic Charities, Genesis Club, CMHA, etc.

DO YOU HAVE AN INTERPRETER ?

ally macedo | Sep 5, 2020
South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc. | Sep 5, 2020

We have staff that speak Portuguese, Spanish, and French. Other languages are offered through phone interpreter service.

When is the new Smoc going up on Main Street in three Rivers ma going to be finished

charlene walker | Sep 6, 2019
Raquel Martinez | Sep 6, 2019

Sorry i dont have this information

How do I get in the shelter

David Decoteau | Sep 6, 2018
Maria Larsen | Sep 6, 2018

You would need to go into the office in Framingham, 2nd floor.

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I got hurt at work and lost my job and apartment who do I speak to about a shelter

David Decoteau | Sep 6, 2018
Michael D | Sep 6, 2018

You go right down to common grounds which is on the second floor of there offices on bishop st in Framingham. They will provide you with an application for shelters in the area .

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Do they help with mobile home down payments For disabled man and wife

Jay N | Sep 6, 2018
kimhill38 | Sep 6, 2018

I'm not sure, but call or go to the office. SMOC helps with many things, it's worth asking them.

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I have some winter jackets to donate. Do you take or can you suggest where I can drop off?

CYNTHIA HILLIARD | Sep 6, 2018
Sara E. Derian | Sep 6, 2018

Definitely NOT Savers! "A Place to Turn" is a non-profit that has worked with my church for many years. I can't say enough.

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When you qualify for the state money of up to $8,000.00 for 1st last and security deposit on an apt can you use any leftover money up to the $8,000.00 toward rent?

Maureen Oconnell | Sep 6, 2018
Shanae Yarrell | Sep 6, 2018

Yes. The remaining money would be split equally over an 11 month span to cover your 1st year. So for example, if you had $4,000 remaining then $363 would be paid towards your rent for 11 months.

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Can you please give the number for the turning point shelter?

Stephen Young | Sep 6, 2018
glenn johnson | Sep 6, 2018

Don't know this.

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