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About Us
The mission of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is to create lasting solutions to housing, income, health, education, and racial inequalities in all parts of the Commonwealth.
Our Vision
At the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, our vision is a Commonwealth where everyone has a safe, stable, and dignified place to call home. We envision a future where homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and where systemic barriers to housing and income are addressed through collaborative solutions. Through advocacy and innovation, we strive to create a Massachusetts where all individuals and families living in poverty can thrive.
Our Core Values
We honor the lived experiences of those impacted by homelessness and approach all our work with empathy, respect, and a belief in the inherent dignity of every person.
We prioritize upstream solutions that prevent homelessness before it begins and advocate for long-term policy changes that address the root causes of poverty and housing instability.
We believe that housing is a human right, and that addressing homelessness requires a deep commitment to creating opportunities and advancing social inclusion.
We are data-informed and results-driven, committed to continuously improving our work and delivering measurable, meaningful outcomes.
We believe lasting change is only possible through authentic partnerships with community members, service providers, legislators, and those with lived experience.
Our Programs
A Bed for Every Child: Helps children to obtain a place to dream, learn healthy sleep habits, and improve academic performance. Launched in 2012, A Bed for Every Child is one of a few resources in the state that utilizes a holistic approach to create a stable and nurturing environment for children living in poverty.
Birth to Big Kid Initiative: Works to reduce infant mortality by providing cribs and safe sleep education to low-income expectant mothers, focusing on prenatal and childhood development. Since 2022, MCH has partnered with hospitals and health centers across Massachusetts to assist pregnant mothers with safe sleep education approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Birth to Big Kid is the only initiative in Massachusetts that supports families from prenatal stages through toddlerhood.
The Casa Project: Helps low-income families and individuals avoid displacement or becoming unsheltered by providing upstream preventive resources and support. For over 20 years, MCH has utilized an upstream homeless prevention approach, ensuring that over 30,000 households in Massachusetts could have obtained a place to call home.
Statewide Systemic Change: Advocates on behalf of underserved populations and communities across Massachusetts. For over 40 years, MCH has propelled vital efforts that have led to lasting positive impacts such as securing funding for RAFT, the Massachusetts YOUth Count, and strengthening the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act in the Commonwealth.
Our 2023 Impact in Numbers
30123
Members engaged across our initiatives on our digital platforms
2287
Households obtained or retained housing
70898
Hours of advocacy provided
2259
Children received beds and learned sleep education
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families facing homelessness in our community. Consider giving today!