A native of Charlestown, Brian Callahan knows how individuals and businesses can be a positive force for shaping their communities. To help raise awareness, we will periodically feature some of the organizations and activities with which Brian and the members of the firm are involved. If you would like to learn more about how to help, you can contact these organizations directly or you can contact Brian G. Callahan & Associates for more information at (617) 242-2100 or via e-mail to community@callahanlaw.com.

Nazareth Residence for Women and Children

The Nazareth Residence was originally created as housing for the orphans of Irish soldiers who died in the Civil War. Nazareth has continued to serve the Boston community changing its focus as times required. Currently, the Nazareth Residence offers transitional housing to homeless mothers and their children with HIV/AIDS or at risk for HIV.

The facility can house eight to ten families for up to two years each. Two beds are reserved for women without children. Residents must be clean and sober for at least thirty days prior to entering the program. The Nazareth Residence also offers the following services to its participants:

Fully furnished living facilities

24 hour on-site staff

Substance abuse counseling

Mental health counseling

Parenting group

For additional information on how you can help, please contact:

Celenia Toldedo or Cecelia McBride
Nazareth Residence
91 Regent Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: 617.541.0100
Fax: 617.541.8781