Wellspring’s Vision

Wellspring is guided by the vision of a just society where every member of our community thrives. We are an innovative and welcoming learning environment where people push beyond the limits of their lives to realize success and fulfillment.

Wellspring’s Mission

Wellspring inspires families and adults on the North Shore to achieve employment and financial security through stable housing, education, job training and career readiness.

Our Full-Year Impact: Read the Report

Wellspring’s Annual Impact Report is here!

See how your support has helped inspire individuals and families across our community through housing stability, education, and career success.

READ THE FULL REPORT

History Lives Here

The Freemans of West Gloucester | The Story of a Prominent Black American Family

Watch Wellspring on Chronicle

WCVB Channel 5 Chronicle’s “Hidden History” segment featured Wellspring and the stories of the Freeman family who for over 100 years owned and lived in the house where we are headquartered today. Aired January 25, 2024.

Experience Wellspring’s History Lives Here Exhibit

Book your visit to Wellspring House and experience the Freeman Family story! Contact Mary Hardwick by email or by phone at 978-281-3558 x300 to reserve your tour.

A wellspring of Black family history uncovered at Gloucester house

– The Boston Globe, June 19, 2023

Read Claire Law’s article about Wellspring and the Freeman Family featured in The Boston Globe.

Experience Wellspring’s Sources of Strength PhotoVoice Exhibit

In spring 2023, three Wellspring participants collaborated with Essential PhotoVoice on a group storytelling project, Sources of Strength. PhotoVoice is a creative way to invite people to share their often untold stories through photographs, reflection, and writing. Sources of Strength is the result of this collective exchange.

The exhibit premiered at Wellspring’s 2023 Spring Event and is on permanent display at our historic main campus. Experience these moving stories by watching the Sources of Strength companion video and by seeing the installation in person.

Contact Mary Hardwick by email or by phone at 978-281-3558 x300 to reserve your place.

This project was made possible with the collaboration of Essential Partners.

Wellspring’s Adult Education classes most definitely helped me improve my academic skills but also helped me reach my educational goals towards attending college. Without Wellspring this would not have been a possibility.
–Stephanie

Wellspring helped guide me back to school through the ESOL and College Readiness Classes. I am now attending North Shore Community College to become an LPN.
–Nicasio

Wellspring mentoring and classes, including role playing and notes, helped me tremendously with interviewing skills. The assistance with my resume and cover letters was invaluable and has helped me successfully get jobs I wanted.
–Rose

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Support Wellspring’s 2025 Spring Appeal

May 15, 2025

This fall, Wellspring House hosted our 4th annual "Sharing the Harvest" dinner, a special event bringing together staff, clients, and community members to celebrate the season's bounty.This fall, Wellspring House hosted our 4th annual "Sharing the Harvest" dinner, a...

Wellspring Presents at Georgetown University Seminar

Apr 16, 2025

In late March, Wellspring's Executive Director Melissa Dimond traveled to Washington, D.C., to speak at Georgetown University as part of the Engaged & Public Humanities seminar series hosted by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. photo credit: Jason...