The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, founded on January 27, 1990, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization based out of Norwood, Massachusetts. We offer more than a dozen free services for patients and their families, including a respite care program, an equipment loan program, a children's program and support groups. We, along with our sister Chapters from across the country, also contribute significantly to research efforts both nationally and internationally, making The ALS Association the largest private source of funding for ALS research anywhere in the world.