Building
Brighter Futures||Providing
Hope||Empowering
Women
Brighter Futures
Hope
Women
Join us in helping women & children
find a place to call home.
50th Anniversary Gala
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: The Hogan Center at College of the Holy Cross
Abby’s House Turns 50! Celebrate five decades of impact with us! Join our special anniversary event honoring the women and children whose lives we’ve touched.
Empowering Women Through Shelter and Support Services
The women who arrive on our doorstep come to us from many different circumstances.
Every situation is unique, and every woman has unique needs.
Our mission is to provide shelter & affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, & low-income women, with or without children.
Years of Service
Shelter Beds
Units of Housing
Our Values
Guided by our values, compassion, respect, and safety, we empower women and children every day.
Our History
It was through the sheer determination of compassionate and concerned individuals that Abby’s House came to be back in 1976.
The Need & Impact
We are committed to creating lasting change by addressing the unique and urgent needs of our community, supporting those who need it most.
Impactful Services
We are dedicated to providing women and their children with shelter, affordable housing, and the support they need to get back on their feet.
Shelter
Imagine having nowhere to go; nowhere to sleep, eat or shower. Now, imagine having to take care of children too. Where would you go?
Housing
Abby’s House is Worcester’s largest provider of affordable housing specifically designed to meet the needs of women and children.
Advocacy
We all need support to get through the tough times in our lives. At Abby’s, having a personal Advocate makes a world of difference to the women we serve.
Looking for Services?
Find safety, support, and community at Abby’s House. Our dedicated team is here to provide shelter, advocacy, and resources for women and children. Learn more about the services at Abby’s House.
How You Can Help
At Abby’s, we rely heavily on the support of the community. This allows us to serve women from many different circumstances, helping each woman meet her individual goals.