Connecting Hearts, Changing Lives

Together We Make a Difference

WELCOME TO CHAPLAINS ON THE WAY

Chaplains on the Way believes that no person experiencing homelessness in Waltham should feel they have to walk alone. We live out our mission by building trusting relations with those experiencing homelessness, living in deep poverty, and dealing with mental health and/or substance use challenges. We provide a ministry of spiritual care, listening, community building and companionship through life’s struggles and triumphs.

OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS:

First Parish in Waltham Unitarian Universalist * United Parish Auburndale *

The Team of Chaplains On The Way * State Representative Tom Stanley *

Waltham Rotary Club * Mayor Jeannette McCarthy * Annette Reynolds-Team Impressa * Youville House * Barsam Rug Center * Jones-Day Foundation * Davinci’s Restaurant * First Parish Medfield * Lizzie’s Ice-cream * Fiorella’s * Fem in Nails * Boston Rhythmics * Common Good Co. * Gourmet Pottery * The Chateau Restaurant * Payson Park Church * Craft Food Hall * Gore Place * Starbucks * Supercuts * Waltham Community Farm * Goodman Barber Shop * Center Salon in Brighton * Muffy Young Handweaving * Jane S. Young Charitable Trust * Racatores Ice Cream & Yogurt * Duncan Glover * The Fox-Warrens Patricia Babcock * Margaret Rolph * Body Balance Medfield * Foodlink

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ABOUT US

A snapshot of our work and programs. Visit our programs page for more info and updated schedule.

COMPANIONSHIP

We meet individuals wherever they are - on the streets, in shelters, soup kitchens, or hospital - to listen, and offer companionship.

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WEEKLY PROGRAMS

We offer a number of weekly practice groups for folks of all faiths and no faith. We strive to make our programs meet the needs and interests of those we serve.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

We offer a year round daily breakfast program where we provide warm food, good company, and a warm space to be at First Parish in Waltham (50 Church Street) from 7:30-10:30 am.

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CHAPLAINS ON TV!

What is a Chaplain? Join Mike Jones and guests as they explore modern day chaplaincy. Click the photo to watch!

Mike Jones talks with COTW Board President, Louise Rachin, First Parish in Waltham's newly settled minister, Rev. Elizabeth Carrier-Ladd, and finally with Barbara Blakeney, president of the Community Day Center.

TESTIMONIALS

I have nothing but admiration for COTW's work in the Waltham community. I've witnessed them help organize WCLG's first housing summit earlier this year. I've eaten with them at their community cookouts. I've organized with them alongside Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods at GBIO's statewide rally for housing justice. At all of these times, COTW has centered the needs of our unhoused neighbors and elevated their voices. Through them I have come to know many of our unhoused neighbors who also love and appreciate COTW's work. COTW pours an incredible amount of good into the Waltham community, and am so excited to see this good work carried further on through a well-funded winter breakfast program. I know of no other group who would more effectively and compassionately provide shelter, food, and connection to our unhoused neighbors during a time when no other option is available to them.

Tom Benavides, Founding Member, Waltham Inclusive Neighborhoods

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