Maura C. Schaeffer, Neighbor

H.U.G.S. Foxboro (Help Us Get Safe) is an all volunteer organization dedicated to making our community safer by educating the public about violence in relationships and by providing non-emergency services to victims and families affected by domestic violence. H.U.G.S. offers a confidential helpline for non-emergency calls. We work in collaboration with the Foxboro Police Department, Foxboro Council on Aging & Human Services, Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center, and New Hope, Inc. All funds raised support programs and services. We sponsor programs in the local area elementary, middle, and high schools geared toward helping students of all ages recognize patterns of abuse in relationships and teaching them what to do if they witness another student needing help. H.U.G.S. is a non-profit organization funded by tax deductible donations and grants. It is registered as an IRC Section 501c (3), tax exempt organization.