Martha’s Vineyard is home to more than 100 nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to the arts, community services, health services, conservation efforts, education, housing and recreation. Many organizations depend on volunteers and community support to make the Island a better place to live.
The Island Nonprofit Directory, updated for 2022, is a community resource for anyone interested in more information about these organizations or in volunteering or supporting the programming of these nonprofits.
Efforts have been made to make the directory comprehensive, but any omissions or corrections should be directed to thevine@mvgazette.com.
The AACDP is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to empowering women in Zambia and strengthening African families. It does so by raising money for children with disabilities, women’s economic initiatives and educational sponsorships.
P.O. Box 3000, PMB 3051
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-560-2620
The Aquinnah Cultural Center preserves and promotes Aquinnah Wampanoag history, culture and contributions on Martha's Vineyard.
Physical address: 35 Aquinnah Circle
Mailing address:
10 Black Brook Road
Aquinnah, MA 02535
508-645-7900
Arts and Society, founded in 1979, organizes and stages concerts, concert dramas and literary events, including the oldest continuous James Joyce Bloomsday celebration in the U.S.
P.O. Box 4485
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-696-0539
Featherstone Center for the Arts is a community art center offering year-round art workshops, classes, gallery shows and other events for all ages and abilities.
30 Featherstone Lane
P.O. Box 1145
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-1850
featherstone@featherstoneart.org
Island Community Chorus fosters the singing and enjoyment of choral music through seasonal public performances.
P.O. Box 4157
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Island Theatre Workshop performs plays (classical, modern, musical or original works) of high literary and theatrical quality, year-round nd using talent available on Martha's Vineyard. It is also the host of a long-running children’s theater program.
P.O. Box 1893
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-627-2456
Martha’s Vineyard Art Association, based in the historic Old Sculpin Gallery, provides exhibition and educational opportunities for artists, as well as art scholarships and preservation of a permanent collection of island art.
The Old Sculpin Gallery
58 Dock Street
P.O. Box 761
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-4881
The Martha’s Vineyard Center for the Visual Arts (MVCVA) supports Island artists through exhibits at the cooperative Galaxy Gallery in the Oak Bluffs Arts District, art strolls, and other activities.
99 Dukes County Avenue
P.O. Box 168
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-5444
Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society believes that live music should be accessible to all and produces chamber music concerts, promotes and supports classical music learning opportuities and creates awareness of the value and significance of fine music on the island.
P.O. Box 4189
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-696-8055
The Martha’s Vineyard Children’s Chorus is a non-auditioning children’s chorus for students grades 1-8. The chorus helps children to develop musicianship, self confidence and musical expression through developmentally appropriate vocal instruction.
P.O. Box 1281
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
607-590-1161
marthasvineyardchildrenschorus@gmail.com
WVVY is a volunteer-run, low-power nonprofit FM community radio station that hosts an eclectic mix of programming.
P.O. Box 1989
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-9379
MVTV is an Island-based public-access television production facility with an educational studio.
physical address: 58 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
mailing address: P.O. Box 608
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-696-9760
The Film Society offers a year-round program of independent films, movie classics, documentaries and world cinema. It produces the Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival, and five other niche festivals. Additionally, it offers "one-of-a-kind" live performance series including the MET Opera and National Theater — Live.
physical address: 79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
mailing address: P.O. Box 4423, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-696-9369
The MVFF celebrates diverse artists and thinkers through events, education and film production. The MVFF produces an annual independent film festival during the off-season, and a summer film series all over the Island; it also teaches free filmmaking classes for children, and has a filmmaking department focusing on local culture and creating a sustainable world for all.
P.O. Box 592
Chilmark, MA 02535
508-645-9599
The Martha's Vineyard Museum preserves and curates collections to connect the community to the Island's history, art and culture.
151 Lagoon Pond Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-627-4441
MV Playhouse is the island's professional theater company open year-round and offering live theater productions, music, movies, poetry, art, theater programs for adults and children, and more.
24 Church Street
P.O. Box 2452
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-696-6300
MVYRADIO is an independent, listener-supported alternative radio station based on Martha’s Vineyard that builds community through the power of music.
489 State Road
P.O. Box 1420
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-5000
Olive Branch Fair Trade is dedicated to presenting Fair Trade foods and crafts from Palestine.
Woodland Center
459 State Road, Unit 21
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
774-563-3083
Pathways provides arts programming including music, poetry, dance and multimedia offerings each winter at the Chilmark Tavern.
9 State Road
P.O. Box 437
Chilmark, MA 02535
508-645-9098
Phyllis Vecchia Creative Drama teaches about women in history through year-round theater education programs for elementary and middle school students, adults and seniors.
67 Deer Hill Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-696-8738
Rhythm of Life offers ensemble drumming instruction and drumming experiences rooted in West African and Caribbean culture for all ages and abilities.
P.O. Box 3000, PMB 3172
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-627-3786
Vineyard Arts Project is a performing arts residency that fosters the incubation of new work and hosts performances.
215 Upper Main Street
P.O. Box 1527
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-413-2104
The Vineyard Haven Band, formed in 1868, is the oldest continuing performing arts group on the Island. It carries on the American "band in the park" musical tradition with free concerts every summer at various Island parks and at special events.
P.O. Box 2187
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-645-3458
The Yard is a home for the performing arts that supports contemporary dance-makers and related artists through residencies and presents performances by local, national and international artists, dance classes for the community and in schools, and community events for all ages.
1 The Yard
P.O. Box 405
Chilmark, MA 02535
508-645-9662
Post 257 and Post 186 are the Island chapters of the nation’s largest wartime veterans' service organization.
Post 257
47 Martin Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-9257
Post 186
176 Katama Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-8673
AHAWW rescues dogs from high kill shelters and disaster relief areas and places them in loving local homes.
P.O. Box 120
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-560-8311
Angelshelpinganimalsmv@gmail.com
The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is a no-kill shelter that houses and provides vaccinations, neutering and care for animals, as well as helping to find proper adoptive homes for them.
P.O. Box 1829
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-8662
The Cottagers is a group of professional African American women on the Vineyard whose mission is to promote education, a sense of cultural pride and the value of service to the community.
57 Pequot Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
The Dukes County Veterans Service helps veterans obtain the benefits to which they are entitled and conceives programs to honor vets and promote patriotism.
P.O. Box 190
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-693-6887
The Edey Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations for conservation on Martha’s Vineyard.
P.O. Box 1029
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-3791
The Friends of Oak Bluffs organization raises funds and organizes events for the beautification of town.
P.O. Box 1281
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
The Holy Ghost Association is a charitable organization and social club located at the Portuguese-American Club. It hosts community events and sponsors scholarships.
P.O. Box 2203
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-9875
MVCMA is a religious nonprofit and 34 acre National Historic Landmark. They offer a Gingerbread Cottage Museum and historic walking tours in season, and host community events at the iconic Tabernacle throughout the summer.
80 Trinity Park
P.O. Box 1685
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-0525
The MV Community Foundation (formerly the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard) offers grants and scholarships to Island-based nonprofits and Island students.
P.O. Box 243
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-338-4665
The MV Fish Farm for Haiti Project is an Island-wide humanitarian mission organized by Little Children of Mary that supports programs in Haiti through local fundraising events on-Island and private donations.
205 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
508-645-2710
The Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center provides year-round religious, educational, cultural and social programming.
130 Center Street
P.O. Box 692
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-0745
The Martha’s Vineyard Mediation Program works to resolve conflicts through mediation, conflict coaching and facilitation services for families, small businesses, elders and other members of the community. They also provide educational classes, outreach and learning cohorts.
15 Merchant's Way, Suite 5
P.O. Box 761
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-2999
Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative (MVNC) works to strengthen the island's nonprofits by providing advocacy, capacity building programs, and essential resources to support their vital work to sustain the Vineyard that we love.
P.O. Box 1018
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-560-4181
MV Social Justice Leadership Foundation assists Island groups and individuals to transform racial and social injustices through grant making, education, and advocacy to assure equal treatment of all citizens on Martha’s Vineyard.
P.O. Box 1536
Edgartown, MA 02539
SocialjusticeMV@gmail.comwww.socialjusticemv.org
The Martha's Vineyard Vision Fellowship invests in individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the Island and sustainability.
PMB #132
455 State Road, #18
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-1057
Media Voices for Children is an online resource and community for activists created to raise awareness of children’s human rights, especially child labor.
110 Daggett Avenue
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-0752
mediavoicesforchildren@gmail.com
MV Youth provides capital funding for exceptional organizations serving children, teens and young adults, and scholarships for deserving high school students and young people.
P.O. Box 65
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 648-1353
The Martha’s Vineyard chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People works to ensure equality and justice for all and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination
P.O. Box 1513
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-338-4033
PAWS is a local organization created to help pet owners with financial aid and to provide owners with spay/neuter coupons.
P.O. Box 1636
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-221-1337
The Rotary Club of Martha’s Vineyard spearheads fundraisers and community service efforts to support the Island community.
P.O. Box 1951
Edgartown MA 02539
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a non-profit organization for American Veterans with a local chapter and social club in Oak Bluffs.
14 Towanticut Ave.
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-9261
Vineyard Preservation Trust acquires, preserves, restores and manages the endangered historic landmarks of Martha's Vineyard, restoring living institutions to their rightful place in Island life.
P.O. Box 5277
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-4440
BiodiversityWorks promotes conservation of biodiversity through Island-wide wildlife research and monitoring.
455 State Road
PMB #179
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
800-690-0993
The Community Greenhouse of Martha’s Vineyard provides an environment for Islanders to learn and teach about growing and harvesting vegetables and flowers year round.
114 New York Avenue
P.O. Box 2048
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-2019
https://marthasvineyardgreenhouse.org/
Located in Edgartown, Felix Neck is dedicated to environmental education and to providing an opportunity for the public to explore the Island’s habitats and learn about its wildlife.
100 Felix Neck Drive
P.O. Box 494
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-627-4850
The Friends of the Correllus Forest is a charitable organization formed to provide both financial support and stewardship for the 5,000-acre Manuel F. Correllus Forest.
P.O Box 243
West Tisbury, MA 02575
www.endowmv.org/friends-of-the-m-f-correllus-state-forest/
Friends of Sengekontacket is dedicated to the preservation of Sengekontacket Pond and the barrier beach.
P.O. Box 740
Edgartown, MA 02539
The Great Pond Foundation is dedicated to preserving and protecting Edgartown Great Pond through science, collaboration, and education.
P .O. Box 9000
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-7222
Building a regenerative, equitable food system on Martha's Vineyard that engages, informs and integrates the community.
4 Cournoyer Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-687-9062
Lagoon Pond Association
The Lagoon Pond Association of Martha’s Vineyard is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of the waters and the environment of the lands surrounding Lagoon Pond.
P.O. Box 1978
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-335-2564
The Marine and Paleobiological Research Institute promotes education, research and public involvement in marine and paleobiological sciences, as well as preservation of our world fossil heritage.
P.O. Box 1016
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-3122
The MV Fisherman’s Preservation Trust is committed to the conservation of Martha’s Vineyard’s fishing heritage and its future by supporting the Island’s small-boat, owner-operated fishing fleets and their sustainably harvested catch.
P.O.Box 96
Menemsha, MA 02552
508-687-0344
mvfishermenspreservationtrust.org
The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club is a community organization of residents who share a passion for gardening, conservation and maintaining the Island environment.
P.O. Box 5061
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
info@marthasvineyardgardenclub.org
The MVSG preserves and expands shellfisheries through shellfish propagation and habitat restoration.
P.O. Box 1552
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-0391
Martha’s Vineyard Vegan Society is dedicated to the promotion, education, and advocacy of plant-based eating on Martha’s Vineyard.
10 Martha’s Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-560-1562
PHA is a public garden devoted to education, research, and plant conservation. Listed on the national register of historic places, it is a horticultural and botanical landmark founded by legendary horticulturist Polly Hill.
P.O. Box 561
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-9426
Sheriff’s Meadow seeks to conserve the natural landscape and character of Martha’s Vineyard through conservation, stewardship and education programs.
P.O. Box 1088
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-5207
Tisbury Waterways advocates for initiatives that improve and maintain the water quality of Tisbury’s estuaries.
P.O. Box 4375
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
774-563-5616
The Trustees is a state-wide organization dedicated to preserving land, nature, and historic places in Massachusetts for public use and enjoyment. This includes 8 special places on Martha’s Vineyard; coastal beaches, wildlife refuges, globally rare sandplain grasslands, woodlands, moraine, a Japanese inspired garden, and an educational farm.
14 Aero Avenue
P.O. Box 2106
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7662
VCS is dedicated to preserving the environment of Martha’s Vineyard through advocacy, education and the protection of the Island’s land and water.
P.O. Box 2189
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-9588
VOLF works with landowners, neighborhoods, municipalities and other conservation groups to preserve open land on the Island.
P.O. Box 4608
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-3280
vineyardopenlandfoundation.org
Vineyard Power Cooperative is a community-owned utility company that works to produce electricity from local, renewable resources.
151 Beach Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
P.O. Box 1077
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-3002
ACE MV offers career training, college credit, certification and licensure in the trades, business, education, health and hospitality sectors, as well as enrichment classes for residents of all ages.
455 State Road
PMB #105
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-9222
The African-American Heritage Trail is dedicated to researching information and educating the community about African American history on Martha’s Vineyard. They have showcased 30 sites celebrating African-American experience and achievement and operate a tour program exploring that extraordinary history.
P.O. Box 234
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-4361
mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org
The FARM Institute, a property of The Trustees, is an educational farm with a teaching kitchen that offers programs for children and adults ranging from animal husbandry to cooking classes to a summer farm camp.
P.O. Box 1868
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-7007
The MV Ag Society promotes the pursuit of agriculture, horticulture and land conservation and is known for its annual summer Agricultural Fair.
P.O. Box 73
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-9549
marthasvineyardagriculturalsociety.org
Since 1937, the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club has worked to enable all island youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as innovative, caring, and responsible citizens.
44 Robinson Road
P.O. Box 654
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-3303
Martha's Vineyard Language is a resource supporting families of children struggling with speech and language, reading and writing, and social language development, as well as adult learners seeking fluency in English and difficulties with reading and writing.
55 Pilgrim Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-7809
mvlanguage.com
The MV Youth Leadership Initiative seeks to train the next generation of Island leaders through year-long programs, training and leadership development opportunities.
P.O. Box 4551
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-627-2122
Sassafras offers a variety of nature-based mentoring programs, classes, and events for both kids and adults with the goal of increasing a connection to nature.
5 Church Street
Aquinnah, MA 02535
508-645-2008
Sense of Wonder Creations teaches art classes year round, collaborates with schools and nonprofit organizations and their Global Outreach helps to fund music and art programs in Haiti and an orphanage in Uganda and other 3rd world countries.
23 Grove Avenue
P.O. Box 1558
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-3142
psb@senseofwondercreations.org
Slough Farm is a nonprofit educational farm and arts center committed to the integration of small-scale, sustainable farming and the creative arts through place-based educational programming. Slough Farm is also committed to supporting fellow food equity partners, Island farmers and nonprofits.
15 Butler's Cove Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
The West Tisbury Library Foundation expands the library's ability to offer free public programs, including concerts, children’s programs, an after-school Learning Lab for tweens and teens, health and environmental education - and many other offerings - for the entire Island community.
P.O. Box 1238
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-1551
This organization is the local chapter of the Red Cross, the disaster relief and humanitarian agency.
286 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
508-775-1540
Angel Flight NE provides free air transportation for Islanders who must travel for medical care.
492 Sutton Street
North Andover, MA 01845
800-549-9980/ 978-794-6868
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a youth-mentoring organization for Cape and Islands youth in need of an additional positive adult role model.
684 Main Street, Suite 3
Hyannis, MA 02601
508-771-5150
Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides critical care air transportation throughout New England.
Robins Street, Hangar 1727
Hanscom Air Force Base
Bedford, MA 01730
781-863-2213
Camp Jabberwocky is a community of friends with a diversity of disabilities who come together for summer camps, family camps, and retreats.
P.O. Box 1357
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-2339 (June-August only)
508-560-8450 (Year Round)
Cape Wellness Collaborative provides integrative wellness therapies to anyone on the Cape and Islands facing cancer.
11 Potter Avenue
Hyannis, MA 02601
774-408-8477
Elder Services is a central source of information and services enabling elders to maintain independence while addressing their interests and changing needs.
Main Office
68 Route 134
South Dennis, MA 02660
508-394-4630
Martha's Vineyard Office
1 Hospital Way
P.O. Box 2337
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-4393
Friends of Family Planning of Martha’s Vineyard supports the family planning clinic on the island. We support compassionate, inclusive, life spectrum sexual health care for all people in our community.
P.O. Box 1465
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-1208
friendsoffamilyplanning.org
Health Imperatives provides health and family planning services including counseling and testing conducted by professionally trained staff members, holds education programs for schools and community groups.
517 State Road
P.O. Box 909
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-1208
marthasvineyard@healthimperatives.org
healthimperatives.org/marthasvineyard
Hospice is a community-supported organization dedicated to offering free, quality hospice and bereavement services to those facing advanced illness, grief and death.
P.O. Box 1748
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-0189
The Island Autism Group strives for the lifelong independence, confidence and happiness of autistic individuals and their families through housing, life skills, enrichment job training and therapies.
P.O. Box 2786
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-693-2568
The Island Food Pantry provides food for those in need from mid-October through mid-April.
P.O. Box 622
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
137 Vineyard Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-4764
igimv.org/about-island-food-pantry
The Lyme Center of Martha’s Vineyard provides free information and services on Lyme disease and other common tick-borne infections.
P.O. Box 748
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-1846
MV Cancer Support Group provides transportation, housing, financial and support services for Island cancer patients and their family members.
P.O. Box 2214
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-627-7958
MV Center for Living provides services, programs and activities for Islanders 55 and older through partnerships with the town councils on aging and other related organizations.
29 Breakdown Lane
P.O. Box 1729
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-939-9440
MVCS provides comprehensive support, counseling, education, and services through several core programs that include youth support, veterans support, substance use recovery, domestic and sexual violence advocacy, disability services, employment services, childcare, family education, a Head Start program, and a Thrift Shop.
111 Edgartown Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7900
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is a full-service community hospital that is a member of Partners HealthCare and an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital.
P.O. Box 1477
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-0410
The MV Youth Task Force is a cooperative, integrated network of youth, parents and community members working to reduce substance use and other risky behaviors by promoting health and wellness.
35 Greenwood Avenue
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
P.O. Box 163
Chilmark, MA 02535
508-696-5304
The National Widowers’ Organization works with local support groups and is a virtual tool kit for men coping with the loss of a loved one.
1-800-309-3658
The Northeast Native Network for Kinship and Healing utilizes the stories, values, and culture of Wampanoag and Indigenous culture to end violence against Native people. Programs support tribal communities to heal from, respond to, and prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking.
PO Box 2236
Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568
508-663-3874 / Toll Free 888-439-1047
kinshipheals.org
Red Stocking Fund
The Red Stocking Fund provides food, toys, gifts and assistance to Island families during the holiday season.
P.O. Box 600
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-776-6050 / 508-776-0801
The Seven Hills Vineyard Supports Program provides residential and day services for people with significant life challenges.
Seven Hills Vineyard Supports
37 State Road, PO Box 1443
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-7917
The Vineyard Birth Collective provides a comprehensive online listing of local resources and practitioners offering physical, emotional, and social support to Island families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
P.O. Box 1244
West Tisbury, MA 02575
info@vineyardbirthcollective.org
Vineyard Health Care Access connects Island residents with affordable health care benefits and provides annual opportunities for free adult dental exams.
114 New York Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
P.O. Box 1298
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-696-0020
Vineyard Committee on Hunger raises awareness and funds to address the issue of hunger on the Vineyard and worldwide.
P.O. Box 4685
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
The Vineyard House campus provides temporary housing for Island men and women in early stages of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
P.O. Box 4599
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-8580
Vineyard Independence Partnership brings individuals with disabilities, their family members, and friends to work together to ensure that opportunities for a full life on Martha's Vineyard are available to all.
P.O. Box 1204
West Tisbury, MA 02575
vipmv.org
Vineyard Village is a part of the nationwide Village network, whose mission is to keep elders safely in their homes as they age by providing transportation and referrals to service providers.
P.O. Box 1356
Vineyard Haven 02568
508-693-3038
The VNA of Cape Cod provides home health and hospice services to individuals in the comfort of their own homes.
255 Independence Drive
Hyannis, MA 02601
508-957-7400
Windemere offers short-term rehabilitation for patients and a 21-bed unit for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Located on the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital campus.
P.O. Box 1747
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-696-6465
You’ve Got a Friend raises and distributes funds to aid individuals and families who have undergone catastrophic events.
P.O. Box 1317
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-7733
ygfa.org
Habitat for Humanity is the Island chapter of a national organization dedicated to building housing for families in the lowest qualifying income range.
P.O. Box 1093
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-939-4573
The mission of Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is to provide safe and secure housing and life skills education to low income residents to prevent them from being homeless and help them move toward greater self-sufficiency.
P.O. Box 4795
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
Island Elderly Housing offers affordable rental housing for low-income seniors.
60B Village Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.
508-693-5880 x12
Island Housing Trust creates and sustains permanently affordable housing solutions, both rental and ownership.
P.O. Box 779
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-1117
CCC is a gathering place for year-round and seasonal residents as well as all visitors. The center creates social, recreational and educational programs for adults and children, including exercise classes, sports, book groups, ice cream socials and movie nights.
180 Chappaquiddick Road
P.O. Box 2966
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-8222
The Chilmark Community Center is a town social center that offers programming and events for both children and adults that cater to both year-round residents and summer visitors alike.
520 South Road
P.O. Box 29
Chilmark, MA 02535
508-645-9484
Sea voyages and onboard learning for young people to find motivation in a stimulating environment.
5 Water Street
VIneyard Haven, MA 02568
508-560-9237
Affordable hostel offers free breakfast, Wi-Fi access and parking.
525 Edgartown-West Tisbury Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
508-693-2665
The MV Arena is a community ice rink which supports youth and adult hockey as well as figure skating programs.
Physical address: 91 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Mailing address:
111R Edgartown-Vineyard Road
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-693-5329
The MV Figure Skating Club promotes correct ice-skating form and technique to aspiring skaters of all ages.
P.O. Box 1542
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
774-521-9870
Martha’s Vineyard Little League is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to promoting baseball on the Vineyard from tee ball to the minor and major leagues.
P.O. Box 2653
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
The MV Rod and Gun Club promotes safety in fishing, hunting, archery and firearms use and the conservation of the waters, land, fish and wildlife of the Island.
265 The Blvd
P.O. Box 1799
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-3537
The MV Skate Park association maintains the skate park and promotes the sport of skateboarding through year-round clinics and summer programs.
111 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs
P.O. Box 1297
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
mvskatepark.org
Martha’s Vineyard United Soccer provides a supportive, rewarding and challenging environment for Island youth to play soccer.
P.O. Box 945
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
mvunited.org
MV Youth Hockey promotes amateur hockey for Island youth.
P.O. Box 2319
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-687-2120
mvyouthhockey.org
The Martha's Vineyard Youth Running Club, the "Hurricanes," provides an endurance running program for Island kids from 5-8th grade. Experienced coaches lead runners on trails around Martha's Vineyard.
508-612-7015
Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center provides a nurturing environment where horses and humans work together to transform lives.
55 Misty Meadows Lane
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-338-7198
mistymeadowsmv.org
Sail MV offers free summer sailing instruction for Island children; the organization is dedicated to perpetuating the Island’s maritime heritage and culture.
P.O. Box 1998
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
508-696-7644
618 Barnes Road
P.O. Box 72
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-7762
frontdesk@vineyardfamilytennis.org
The YMCA is a full-service facility with gym, pool, and programming for all ages. It also includes Alex’s Place, the Island’s premiere gathering space for teens.
111R Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-696-7171
Photo by Ray Ewing.