Irish Pastoral Centre - Boston

What Irish Pastoral Centre - Boston does

The Irish Pastoral Centre (IPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization founded in 1987 in Dorchester, Boston, to serve Irish immigrants and their families in the Greater Boston area. It operates from a headquarters at 540 Gallivan Blvd in Adams Village, Dorchester, with three satellite Aging Well Services locations in Brighton, Weymouth, and West Roxbury. The IPC describes itself as "a parish without boundaries," providing culturally appropriate spiritual, family, social, legal, wellness, and educational services to more than 1,300 vulnerable and at-risk immigrants of various ethnic backgrounds annually, primarily across Suffolk and Middlesex Counties.

The organization's core program portfolio spans six service lines: Client Services (mental health counseling, bereavement support, sobriety programs under the Le Chéile brand, immigration resources, spiritual care); Aging Well Services (health and wellness clinics, SHINE Medicare counseling, transportation access, social clubs, cultural activities, and the Irish Senior Connect phone-check-in program); J1 Student Support (orientation, housing referrals, employment assistance, Social Security guidance); Community Engagement Programs (Irish dance, music sessions, knitting clubs, GAA viewings, toddler programs, community lunches); the IPC Employment Center (job seekers email list, networking events, LinkedIn guidance); and Immigration Resources (passport renewal, Foreign Birth Registration guidance, referrals to attorneys). Outreach is delivered via a Wix-hosted website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, a monthly newsletter, and a health/wellness blog ("A Moment to Mind Yourself"). No proprietary technology platform underpins delivery; the core capability is human-delivered casework and programming supported by a 13-person staff and a network of community volunteers.

The business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. All services are provided free of charge to clients. Funding comes from three primary streams: charitable donations from the Irish and Irish American community (accepted via PayPal and campaigns), Irish government grants through the Emigrant Support Programme, and revenue from annual fundraising events including the Polar Plunge, Boston Marathon team, Sunrise Walk for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, Golf Tournament, and Bumble Bee Craft Fair. The IPC is governed by an independent board chaired by Michael Carey (also listed as President), with Mark Porter as Treasurer and Kayla Skillin as Secretary, and operated under Executive Director Mary Swanton. The organization has no parent company, subsidiaries, private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Irish Pastoral Centre - Boston

Legal name

Irish Pastoral Centre

Website

https://ipcboston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Irish Pastoral Centre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 in Dorchester, Boston, providing free culturally appropriate spiritual, social, legal, wellness, and educational services to 1,300+ Irish immigrants, J1 students, elderly community members, and at-risk individuals annually across Greater Boston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH)

Keywords

• Immigrant support services
• Community outreach programs
• Senior wellness services
• Cultural heritage programs
• Nonprofit immigrant assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The IPC relies heavily on charitable contributions from the Irish and Irish American community. Donations are accepted through PayPal and various campaigns.
2. Irish Government Funding: Partially funded by the Irish government through the Emigrant Support Programme, which supports Irish diaspora organizations worldwide.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated through annual fundraising events including Polar Plunge, Boston Marathon team, Sunrise Walk for KBRT, Golf Tournament, and Bumble Bee Craft Fair.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Irish Pastoral Centre - Boston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers culturally appropriate spiritual, family, social, legal, wellness, and educational services to Irish immigrants and their families in Greater Boston. Programs include Client Services (mental health counseling, bereavement, sobriety support, immigration resources), Aging Well Services for seniors, J1 Student Support, Community Engagement (Irish dance, music, social clubs, toddler programs), an Employment Center, and informational resources.

Product overview

Irish Pastoral Centre - Boston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization offering a unified set of culturally-appropriate support services to Irish immigrants and the broader community in Greater Boston. The organization provides Client Services (mental health counseling, sobriety support, immigration resources, spiritual care), Aging Well Services for seniors, J1 Student Support for Irish visa holders, Community Engagement Programs (cultural activities, toddler programs), an Employment Center, and informational Resources. Services are delivered through in-person programs, events, support groups, and digital communications including a monthly Newsletter and Health & Wellness Blog.

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Products and services

• Client Services Confidential support services offering mental health counseling, bereavement support, sobriety programs (Le Chéile), immigration resources, and spiritual care for individuals navigating complex life challenges.
• Aging Well Services Comprehensive senior services including Health and Wellness clinics, SHINE Medicare counseling, transportation access, social clubs, cultural activities, and support for elderly community members delivered at multiple Boston-area satellite locations.
• J1 Student Support Support services for Irish J1 visa students including orientation events, housing referrals, employment assistance, Social Security number guidance, and community integration support.
• Community Engagement Programs Cultural and social programs celebrating Irish heritage including Irish dance classes, traditional music sessions, cards groups, knitting clubs, community lunches, GAA sports viewings, toddler programs, and school visits.
• IPC Employment Center Employment resources connecting job seekers with employers through a job seekers email list, networking events, LinkedIn guidance, and employment workshops.
• Irish Senior Connect Weekly check-in phone call program where IPC volunteers connect with elderly and homebound community members between 11am-1pm on Tuesdays, providing companionship and support.
• Immigration Resources

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consulate of Ireland BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Irish government representation in Boston, supporting the Irish diaspora through the Emigrant Support Programme. Provides resources and recognition for Irish community organizations.
• City of Boston Age Strong CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity agency supporting residents aged 55+ with resources including Medicare counseling, benefit applications, and age-friendly programs. IPC partners for senior services.
• Massachusetts Department of TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation agency providing resources and information for transportation access for seniors and community members.
• Irish Network BostoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork connecting Irish professionals and organizations in Boston. Co-hosts events and recognizes community contributions.
• Rian Immigrant CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC). Partner for J1 Graduate Program providing paid placement support for Irish students. Located at 89 South Street, Boston.
• Rockland Trust BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner providing on-site account opening services during J1 orientation events.
• Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity supporting families repatriating loved ones who died abroad. IPC hosts annual Sunrise Walk fundraiser in aid of KBRT.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Ireland Funds: A major philanthropic organization supporting Irish causes globally; functions as a financial partner and funder of Irish community organizations in the U.S., including IPC and its peers.
• Mass Cultural Council: Massachusetts state cultural agency providing grant funding for arts and cultural programming; a major financial partner of IPC for its Community Engagement programs celebrating Irish heritage.
• Consulate of Ireland Boston: Official Irish government representation supporting the Irish diaspora; a core IPC partner via the Emigrant Support Programme and a related ecosystem participant in delivering services to Boston's Irish community.
• Massachusetts Department of Transportation: A state agency providing transportation access resources for seniors and community members; a minor IPC partner and ecosystem participant in supporting Aging Well clients across the Boston region.

Direct peers

• Irish Network Boston: A peer community organization connecting Irish professionals in Boston through events, awards, and networking; co-hosts programs with IPC and recognizes community contributors via awards such as the IN Spirit Award.
• Irish American Partnership: A Boston-based nonprofit supporting Irish and Irish-American communities through scholarships, cultural programs, and community grants; competes for similar donor bases and serves overlapping diaspora populations.
• Rian Immigrant Center: Formerly the Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC); a direct peer providing immigration legal services, J1 student support, and resettlement assistance to the Boston Irish community, frequently partnering with IPC on J1 programming.
• Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust: An Irish-focused nonprofit supporting bereaved families repatriating loved ones who died abroad; a peer in the niche of Irish community support services and a recurring IPC fundraising partner (Sunrise Walk for KBRT).

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Boston: A broader faith-based social services incumbent operating across immigration, family, senior, and community programs in the Boston archdiocese; competes for similar donor and grant funding while serving overlapping populations.

Regional players

• Boston Age Strong Commission: City of Boston agency serving residents aged 55+ with benefit navigation, Medicare counseling, and age-friendly programming; a core IPC partner for Aging Well Services and a related provider of elder services in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IPCBoston
• Facebookfacebook.com/IrishPastoralCentreBoston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irish-pastoral-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/irishpastoralcentre

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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