Making Systemic Change The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless has a rich history dating back to the early 1980s as a leader in the fight to prevent and end homelessness here in the Commonwealth. The agency is steadfast in our belief that homelessness can be resolved by ensuring access to safe, affordable, permanent housing for the lowest income households and providing opportunities for families, individuals, and youth to build economic stability. Current Overall Bill and Budget Priorities LEARN MORE Housing and Benefits Committee Meetings LEARN MORE Legislative Action Day 2025 LEARN MORE LEARN MORE Your endorsement matters. Reach out us today to become an organizational or individual endorser and play a pivotal role in our collective action towards ending homelessness. LEARN MORE Unity in Action: Strengthen Massachusetts’ Response to Homelessness Join us at the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless as we fight to end homelessness through targeted public policy efforts. Our mission spans preventing homelessness, ensuring housing stability, providing emergency services, and promoting economic stability and human rights. Your involvement can drive change. Reach out to our policy team and take action today to help build a future where everyone has a home. Let's make a difference together. MCH Sep 6 1 min Take action today to ease access to Massachusetts ID cards for people experiencing homelessness! Published August 22, 2023; last updated September 6, 2024 64 views Post not marked as liked MCH Aug 16 1 min Protect Families' Access to State-Funded Shelter and Supports On July 23rd, Governor Healey announced new policies that will prioritize certain children and families for Emergency Assistance (EA)... 545 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 No amount is too small when it comes to making a difference. Support the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless' mission by donating today! Take action Today! Sign one of our alerts below. Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors Acknowledging those who uplift our efforts addressing the root causes of homelessness through advocacy, policy reform, and community collaboration. 2023 Impact Report Preventing and Ending Youth Homelessness The Massachusetts Youth Count is biannual survey conducted by the Massachusetts Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission to understand the needs and demographics of homeless or unstably housed youth under 25. It partners with young people, service providers, and community organizations to conduct the survey, offering leadership opportunities and connecting participants to resources. The data collected informs advocacy and programming to address youth homelessness. LEARN MORE TAKE ACTION TODAY! Protect Access to Emergency Family Shelter Stay updated on the Emergency Assistance Program with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. We are actively working to protect emergency shelter access for families in crisis across Massachusetts. Recent policy changes have put many vulnerable families at risk, potentially leaving children without a safe place to sleep. Please take action to uphold the Commonwealth's 40 year commitment to providing shelter and services to children and families experiencing homelessness. Emergency Assistance Program Updates

Ways to Give Donations help us to provide essential services and advocate for lasting solutions to the pressing issues of housing, income, health, education, and racial inequalities in Massachusetts. Join us in our fight to end homelessness and create sustainable solutions for families and individuals in need. Your generous donation can make a significant difference, providing essential resources, support, and advocacy to ensure everyone has a place to call home. ​ ​ Donate today and help us build a brighter, more stable future for all. ​ Together, we can make a lasting impact. DONATE Your support funds the delivery of a brand new bed to a child in need of one. Your contribution now supplies a wooden bed frame and a brand new mattress. Grounded in our belief that a good night's in a comfortable bed can make all the difference to a child's life from their health to their academic success - sleep is fundamental. Join us in helping a student today. ​ Support our mission to make dreams come true. DONATE Explore Our Ongoing Giving Initiatives Is my donation secure? Yes, our donation platform, powered by Harness, uses industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and financial information. Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, you will receive an email confirmation and receipt immediately after your donation is processed. Can I make a recurring donation? Absolutely! You can choose to make a one-time donation or set up recurring donations on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis. What payment methods are accepted? We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks. Specific options will be available at the payment step. Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes, donations are tax-deductible. Please keep your email receipt for tax purposes. How can I update or cancel my recurring donation? You can update or cancel your recurring donation by logging into your account on our donation platform or contacting our support team. How will my donation be used? Your donation will support our mission to end homelessness and create sustainable solutions. We allocate funds to various programs, services, and advocacy efforts that directly benefit those in need. Can I get a refund for my donation? Donations are generally non-refundable. However, if there was an error with your donation, please contact our support team to discuss your situation. Frequently Asked Questions Our 2023 Impact in Numbers Upgrade to remove watermark www.marketpushapps.com www.marketpushapps.com 20059 members engaged across our initiatives on our digital platforms 3683 households assisted through MCH's 4 programs across 298 communities 60900 hours of advocacy provided to 1981 households facing housing instablity 1702 children received healthy sleep education along with brand new beds Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families living in poverty in our community.

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. Protect Families' Access to State-Funded Shelter and Supports 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 From Parking Lot to Permanent Housing: MCH’s Journey Towards Transforming Communities 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 About 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. Birth to Big Kid Initiative Working with expectant mothers living in poverty to teach safe sleep education and providing resources until their infants become toddlers. LEARN MORE Go The Casa Project Offering a one-stop comprehensive resource service and supporting families and individuals facing housing instability, displacement, and homelessness. LEARN MORE Go A Bed for Every Child Providing low-income children with brand new beds of their own all across Massachusetts. Providing low-income children with brand new beds of their own all across Massachusetts. A Bed for Every Child Providing brand new beds to low-income children throughout Massachusetts, ensuring they have a safe and comfortable place to sleep. A Bed for Every Child Initiative LEARN MORE Go Advocating to shape public policies related to housing, benefits, and assistance for underserved populations throughout Massachusetts. Systemic Change LEARN MORE Go 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. Older Adults at Risk of Homelessness Set to Triple by 2030 Post not marked as liked Upgrade to remove watermark www.marketpushapps.com www.marketpushapps.com 19,141 People Experiencing Homelessness in MA 7000+ Families Experiencing Homelessness in MA $2500 Average Cost of Rent for a Two-bedroom Apartment in MA 700000+ People in MA are Currently Living in Poverty Your sustaining donation is a lifeline for those facing poverty. Join us in breaking the cycle and building brighter futures for individuals and families across the state. With Gratitude to Our Valued Sponsors 2023 Impact Report Acknowledging those who help the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless make an impact in communities across the Commonwealth. Since 1981, the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless has been committed to ensuring everyone has a place to call home.

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MCH Sep 6 1 min Take action today to ease access to Massachusetts ID cards for people experiencing homelessness! Published August 22, 2023; last updated September 6, 2024 64 Post not marked as liked MCH Aug 16 1 min Protect Families' Access to State-Funded Shelter and Supports On July 23rd, Governor Healey announced new policies that will prioritize certain children and families for Emergency Assistance (EA)... 545 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 MCH May 7 2 min MCH's Legislative Action Day 2024 Thank You Our hearts are filled with gratitude for all of your support for our March 7th Legislative Action Day at the State House! Thank you to... 17 Post not marked as liked MCH Feb 21 1 min Older Adults at Risk of Homelessness Set to Triple by 2030 Rising Cost Burdens Among Retirement-Age Households has reached an all-time high Support MCH’s The Casa/Older Adult Housing Stability... 33 Post not marked as liked MCH Feb 9 1 min Massachusetts Youth Count: Come back to this page soon to learn more about Youth Count 2024 and how to get involved The 2024 Massachusetts Youth Count survey will take place from Monday, April 1st–Tuesday, April 30th. The Massachusetts Youth Count... 6 Post not marked as liked MCH Feb 9 1 min From Parking Lot to Permanent Housing: MCH’s Journey Towards Transforming Communities In spring 2025, the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless will take a significant step towards creating long-term housing solutions by... 42 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 MCH Jan 26 1 min Join us in advocating for key FY25 budget priorities! Posted January 26, 2024 Here are preliminary resources and details about the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget process and advocacy to... 10 Post not marked as liked MCH Oct 24, 2023 4 min Support Families Experiencing Homelessness and Protect the Right to Shelter Posted October 24, 2023; last updated December 4th Supplemental budget update: On November 30th, House and Senate leadership announced... 23 Post not marked as liked MCH Aug 14, 2023 4 min Joint Statement and Call to Action for Families Experiencing Homelessness Posted August 14, 2023; last updated August 24th Statement in Support of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Call to Action for Families... 4 Post not marked as liked MCH Apr 6, 2023 1 min Weigh in with the Legislature in support of key fiscal year 2024 budget priorities! Posted April 6, 2023 Please join us at the State House or online this Monday, April 10th for the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’... 1 Post not marked as liked Take Action Join us in making a difference! Take action today by reading our latest announcements and staying informed about our initiatives and action alerts.

Advocacy Committee Meetings The Coalition hosts a monthly Housing and Benefits advocacy meeting where advocates, case managers, people with lived experience come together to discuss the Coalition's public policy campaigns and exchange information on new programs, resources and legislative updates. Topics The presentations at this meeting focus on topics related to homelessness, poverty, and benefits issues. When Anticipated Upcoming Dates: October 25, 2024 December 13, 2024 January 31, 2025 February 28, 2025 March 28, 2025 April 25, 2025 May 30, 2025 June 27, 2025 RSVP You can RSVP for the next monthly meeting right online by filling out our registration form here. Can't make it? Join our Housing and Benefits mailing list to have meeting materials and advocacy opportunities delivered right to your inbox. Please Join Us We invite you to join our informative meetings, held on the last Friday of each month, with a break in August and a combined session in mid-December to cover both November and December. The goal of this meeting is to improve your understanding of the legislative process and discuss avenues for advocacy from allied organizations. ​ Since March 2020, all meetings have been conducted via Zoom. Below, you'll find specific dates and a link to RSVP for the next Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. RSVP TODAY Take action Today! Interested in sharing your expertise or insights? We're actively seeking presentations on housing, homelessness, poverty, and benefits issues from allied organizations. Connect with us and contribute to our community's knowledge and growth. Submit your presentation ideas today! CONTACT No amount is too small when it comes to making a difference. Support MCH's work by donating today! MCH Sep 6 1 min Take action today to ease access to Massachusetts ID cards for people experiencing homelessness! Published August 22, 2023; last updated September 6, 2024 64 views Post not marked as liked MCH Aug 16 1 min Protect Families' Access to State-Funded Shelter and Supports On July 23rd, Governor Healey announced new policies that will prioritize certain children and families for Emergency Assistance (EA)... 545 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1

Learn More The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program offers financial aid for housing crises like eviction, foreclosure, moving costs, and utility loss. The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition Program Learn More The Massachusetts home energy assistance program (HEAP) is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills. Home Energy Assistance Programs Learn More Aims to close the digital divide by ensuring that all residents have access to high-speed internet, digital devices, and the necessary skills for the digital age. Digital Equity Program Learn More Provides cash assistance, food stamps, job training and access to medical care for low-income families with children. Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) Learn More A state-funded program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, disabled, or caring for a child who is not their own. Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC) Financial and Energy Resources Find Housing Today through the Housing Navigator Massachusetts Housing Navigator Massachusetts provides an online platform that aggregates listings of affordable rental properties across the state. The tool is designed to simplify the search process for tenants and housing counselors, making it easier to find suitable housing options. The platform includes listings from various housing providers, including public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and private landlords who offer affordable units. It provides detailed information about each property, such as eligibility requirements, amenities, and contact information. SEARCH AVAILABILTY SEARCH AVAILABILTY Learn More Is a state-funded initiative designed to provide immediate and temporary shelter to homeless families in Massachusetts. Emergency Assistance Family Shelter Program Learn More A Guide to Emergency Shelter and Re-housing Services for Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness in Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Advocacy Guide Learn More Housing assistance and support services for individuals under 25 Emergency Housing Resources for Young Adults Learn More Temporary shelter in various locations, including hotels, motels, and dedicated family shelters. Apply by contacting a local DTA office. MA Emergency Assistance Family Shelter Directory Learn More This act ensures homeless children and youth have equal educational access and stability, regardless of their housing status. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Learn More Is dedicated to providing support and housing solutions to veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. New England Center and Home for Veterans Learn More These shelters provide temporary housing and various support services for individuals without children experiencing homelessness Emergency Shelters for Individuals Emergency Shelter Resources Learn More Understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant during move-in, throughout your tenancy, and when moving out. Tenant Rights Learn More For information on eviction procedures, such as receiving a Notice to Quit, representing yourself in court, or stopping an eviction, please seek further assistance or guidance. Evictions Learn More Learn about security deposits, including what landlords are allowed to charge and how to get your deposit back. Security Deposits Learn More An overview of laws that specifically apply to mobile homes, rooming houses, and condos in Massachusetts. Tenant's Rights in Rooming Houses, Mobile Homes, and Condos Learn More Homeowners undergoing foreclosure and tenants living in properties being foreclosed upon. Foreclosures Learn More Learn the basics about rent laws for private housing, state and federal public housing, and subsidized housing. Understanding Rent Learn More Addressing issues with your landlord and documenting any health or safety concerns in your residence. Repairs and Bad Housing Conditions Learn More Navigating the Massachusetts court system, initiating a lawsuit against your landlord, and representing yourself in legal proceedings. Taking your Landlord to Court Tenant Rights and Resources Learn More Provides monthly financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase nutritious food. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Learn More Provides low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five with nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care services. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Learn More Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline is a confidential and toll-free hotline designed to connect Massachusetts residents with food resources and assistance. Project Bread's Food Source Hotline Food Assistance Programs Learn More Learn about the different forms of housing discrimination and protections under Massachusetts law. Housing Discrimination Learn More Learn about the different kinds of discrimination that can happen in the workplace and how you are protected under Massachusetts law. Employment Discrimination Learn More Businesses open to the public cannot deny people access or treat people differently based on their membership in a protected class. Discrimination in Public Places Learn More Regardless of your housing status, you are still eligible to vote. You can register to vote or update your voter registration information at DTA at any time. Your Right to Vote Regardless of Housing Status Anti-Discrimination Laws Learn More Massachusetts public housing provides affordable rental housing for low-income individuals and families. Understanding Public Housing Learn More Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities works with the following Local Housing Authorities in Massachusetts Local Housing Authority Contact Listing Learn More Housing assistance programs offer financial help, mainly through vouchers, to support low-income families and individuals in renting apartments outside of public housing. Housing Vouchers Learn More Use the CHAMP form (Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs) to apply for state-aided subsidized housing. Applying for Public Housing Learn More These programs are designed to ensure that individuals and families have access to safe, decent, and affordable homes. Affordable Housing Programs Learn More Offering on-site services for older adults and individuals with disabilities in designated public and private subsidized housing. Supportive Housing Learn More As a landlord or property manager, you have a role in your tenants’ applications for rental assistance programs, such as RAFT and housing vouchers (such as Section 8 and MRVP). Housing Assistance Programs for Landlords Public, Subsidized and Housing Assistance Programs Learn More Provides free and confidential support and information about substance use treatment and recovery services. Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline Learn More If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. Veteran Resource Centers Learn More The Department of Mental Health ensures and facilitates access to necessary services and support for individuals of all ages, helping them live, work, and engage within their communities. Massachusetts Dept. of Mental Health Learn More Services designed to support the individual, familial, and social needs of survivors of domestic violence, their children, and/or their other dependents. Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources Learn More Learn more about the Tenancy Preservation Program, a homelessness prevention program that helps find solutions to disability-related issues. Tenancy Preservation Progam Learn More As a partner of the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency (CCR&R) can provide you with resources for accessing child care services Child Care Resources Addiction, Mental Health and Child Care Support Services Learn More MassHealth provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to eligible low-income residents, including families, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities Masshealth Learn More An initiative to address food insecurity, housing instability, and homelessness, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce medical costs by partnering with community-based social service organizations. Massachusetts Flexible Services Program Learn More Community health centers provide primary, preventive and dental care, as well as mental health, substance use disorder and other community-based services to anyone in need regardless of their insurance status Community Health Centers Learn More Find a VA location or in-network community care provider. For same-day care for minor illnesses or injuries, select Urgent care for facility type. Veteran Affairs Hospital Healthcare and Community Health Centers Learn More Offers services including housing search assistance, workshops on eviction prevention, and budget support among other resources. Metro Housing Boston Learn More Provides financial education, housing support, and information for both tenants and property owners. There are multiple locations: North Shore, Cape Ann, & Merrimack Valley Community Teamwork Learn More Serves as a resource for foreclosure prevention, financial coaching, and RAFT program applications. NeighborWorks Housing Solutions Learn More Specializes in homeownership support, landlord and tenant mediation, and financial capability training RCAP Solutions Learn More Offers a variety of services including information and referral, individual counseling, homelessness prevention programs, workshops, and seminars. South Middlesex Opportunity Council Learn More Finding Affordable Housing Solutions for all People across the Communities of Berkshire County Hearthway Learn More Housing support, financial literacy, rental assistance, homelessness prevention. Way Finders Learn More Housing counseling, rental and homeowner assistance, development services. Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority Learn More Rental housing management, homeowner education, affordable housing advocacy. Housing Nantucket Learn More Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing a variety of housing-related services. Housing Assistance Corporation Housing Support and Education Services Get Help Navigate this page to find assistance accessing housing, shelters, benefits, and homelessness prevention resources in Massachusetts. Your Guide to Area Median Income and Housing and Benefits Eligibility In Massachusetts benefit programs and housing assistance are based on Area Median Income (AMI). Understanding AMI is crucial because it determines eligibility for various programs and housing options, particularly those aimed at low- and moderate-income families. Programs often categorize income levels as a percentage of the AMI, such as 30%, 50%, 60%, 80%, or 120%. ​ Double check your eligibility for assistance based off of your income by clicking the button below. Verify My Income MCH Sep 6 1 min Take action today to ease access to Massachusetts ID cards for people experiencing homelessness! Published August 22, 2023; last updated September 6, 2024 64 views Post not marked as liked MCH Aug 16 1 min Protect Families' Access to State-Funded Shelter and Supports On July 23rd, Governor Healey announced new policies that will prioritize certain children and families for Emergency Assistance (EA)... 545 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Learn More Please check the individual furniture bank’s website for more details and information on how to access their services Furniture Banks in Massachusetts Furniture Assistance Programs

The Casa Project The Casa Project is an upstream homelessness prevention program that provides wraparound individualized services that secure housing stability for families and individuals. Every year, we assist over 1,800 households, working under the mission of ensuring everyone has a place to call home. For over 20 years this one-stop service model has addressed housing instability and prevented displacement and homelessness for thousands of families, individuals, older adults, young adults, and children across the Commonwealth. Our Casa Housing Advocates empower, serve, and educate households facing housing issues, helping them overcome barriers, and secure resources to remain stably housed. Upgrade to remove watermark www.marketpushapps.com www.marketpushapps.com 1466 Households Assisted in Addressing Financial Barriers 1981 Households Assisted in Preventing Housing Instability 60900 Hours of Advocacy Provided $198,457 Secured in Funding to Address Housing Instability. Flexible Services Support The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is one of dozens Social Services Organizations across the state that offers MassHealth Flexible Services. Since the beginning of this statewide programming implementation in 2021, our agency engages in contracted work with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to provide housing support across the state for members experiencing homelessness as well as those at risk of experiencing homelessness. ​ Partnering with these contracted ACO's: Community Care Cooperative (C3) WellSense Community Alliance Tufts Health Together with UMass Memorial Health Fallon Health-Atrius Health Care Collaborative As the state of Massachusetts continues to transform the Flex Services Program into the new framework of the Health Related Social Needs (HRSN), we are actively equipping our agency in the process of becoming a Managed Care Entity (MCE). This transition will enable us to continue serving members referred by ACO's, providing support in housing and nutrition, and becoming a Hub for these services. ​ Click here to reach out to a member of MCH's team is you would like to collaborate with MCH and the Casa Project. ​ Our program's services support the needs of collaborating entities that refer households from healthcare facilities to obtain assistance from The Casa Project. These are our collaborating entities: Brockton Neighborhood Health Center Codman Square Health Center Dimock Center DotHouse Health Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Lynn Community Health Center Manet Community Health Center Mattapan Community Health Center New Bedford Community Health Center North Shore Community Health South Boston Community Health Center Upham's Corner Health Center ​ To learn more about the MassHealth Flexible Programs visit: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2019/10/24/flexible-services-summary.pdf ​ ​ Local and Regional Contract Work The Casa Project engages in contracted work with community-based organizations and municipal entities. Currently, Casa is partnering with: City of Boston Office of Housing Stability, Town of Lexington Youth and Family Services Division Lynn Public Schools Minuteman Senior Services Mystic Valley Elder Services Participating Partnerships Load More Our 2023 Impact in Numbers Every dollar counts in the fight against homelessness. Support the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and make an impact on the lives of those in need. Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors 2023 Impact Report Acknowledging those who help our Casa Project offer homelessness prevention and housing stabilization resources to the Commonwealth's most vulnerable households.

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We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have worked tirelessly to research, survey, and publish this information. Their efforts are crucial in making a positive impact and difference on the lives of many. Annual Homelessness Assessment Report Download Out of Reach The High Cost of Housing 2023 Download 2024 Kids Count Data Book Massachusetts Download Massachusetts Homeless Student Data 2023 Download Barriers to Obtaining ID and Assistance to Help Gain Access Download March of Dimes: Healthy Moms. Strong Babies. Download Massachusetts Youth Count 2022 Download The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes Download Housing America's Older Adults 2024 Download Kids Count Report 2024 Download Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2023 Download Homeless Camping Ordinance Dispute Download Massachusetts State Plan to End Youth Homelessness 2018 Download Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs Housing Inventory Download The State of Maternal and Infant Health for American Families Download Reports and Resources Along with the dedication and support of our partners in ending and preventing homelessness, we have created this page to provide valuable information and reports on critical issues related to homelessness, poverty, sleep, and housing. This page aims to serve as a centralized location for accessing the latest research, data, and guidelines that can help inform and support individuals, families, and communities facing these challenges. Emergency Assistance Family Dashboard Download Homelessness in Greater Boston Download National Center for Homeless Education View

Social Media and the News Click on the links below to access the articles and resources referenced on our social media pages, as well as media coverage of the Coalition’s work. We also invite you to follow us on across social media at the links below. Links and Latest News September 25, 2024: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our September meeting are here. August 16, 2024: Invitation – Join us in person and online for more actions to protect the right to shelter. Details and RSVP form for August 19th and August 20th events August 12, 2024: Invitation – Join us at the State House this Wednesday, August 14th, 7–8 p.m. for a candlelight vigil to protect access to shelter for children and families. More details below the online action on this page: https://mahomeless.org/protect-access-to-shelter/ August 3, 2024: Boston Globe Article: Shelter policy is cruel and harmful August 2, 2024: Action alert: Join Us to Protect Families’ Access to Shelter July 25, 2024: Invitation – Join us at the State House or in Springfield next Monday to protect access to shelter for children and families July 24, 2024: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our July meeting are here. July 5, 2024: Invitation – We are participating in the Target Circle program! You can vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit the Coalition’s A Bed for Every Child program. Learn more and vote here now until September 30th: Target Circle June 5, 2024: Invitation – Follow the House of Representatives debate on the housing bond bill: livestream link June 4, 2024: Action alert – Please ask your State Rep to cosponsor and actively support key amendments to the housing bond bill May 29, 2024: Action alert – Thanks for your advocacy in support of key FY25 Senate budget amendments! Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our May meeting are here . May 17, 2024: Advocacy opportunity – Please ask your State Senator to cosponsor and actively support Amendment 603 from Senator Pavel Payano to clarify the start date for Emergency Assistance Family Shelter time limits. Help ensure children and families have the additional time needed to secure housing before losing vital shelter benefits: Fact sheet and one-minute online action on this amendment and other key amendments April 22, 2024: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our April meeting are here . April 19, 2024: Action alert – Please sign our new one-minute online action to encourage your State Rep to cosponsor key FY25 budget amendments. Shareable link to our online action: https://mahomeless.org/fy25-house-amendments/ March 27, 2024: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our March meeting are here . March 22, 2024: Invitation – Join us at the State House next Tuesday, March 26th for the Joint Committee on Ways and Means public hearing on the FY25 budget! If you would like to provide oral testimony to the committee, sign up here by Monday, March 25th at 5 p.m. March 20, 2024: Action alert – Please ask your State Senator to cosponsor key amendments to the supp budget to better serve families experiencing homelessness March 19, 2024: Thank you note/action alert – Thank you for being part of Legislative Action Day. Our advocacy together continues. March 1, 2024: Invitation – Volunteer with us at the State House next Thursday at Legislative Action Day 2024! Learn more and sign up today to be part of our event-day team February 27, 2024: Invitation – Join us tomorrow for our pre-event Legislative Action Day training and sign up to join us at the State House next Thursday February 20, 2024: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our February meeting are here . January 24, 2024: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our January meeting are here . December 20, 2023: Action alert – Participate in our organizational sign-on letters on the new Emergency Assistance regs and procedures plus take action to support the Everyone Needs ID Mass ID access campaign December 15, 2023: Advocacy opportunity – Weigh in with Housing and Livable Communities on their new Emergency Assistance family shelter regulations and guidance December 13, 2023: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our November/December meeting are here . December 6, 2023: Action alert – Great news: The Legislature passed the supplemental budget and the Governor signed it into law! December 1, 2023: Supplemental budget update: We are back at the State House today, encouraging legislators to do all they can to swiftly pass the compromise supplemental budget, which was released by House and Senate leadership yesterday. The compromise bill includes $250 million to address family homelessness issues as well as language to require the Administration at least one overflow shelter site for families who have been placed on the waiting list for longer-term shelter placements. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/right-to-shelter November 21, 2023: Advocacy update – Thank you to everyone who joined us for our candlelight vigil at the State House and at local solidarity events to support children and families experiencing homelessness! Vigil videos and photos: Google Photos album Keep up the pressure at the State House: Weigh in with State Legislators to push for swift passage of $250 million in supplemental funding for family shelters and services plus language to require the Healey Administration to create overflow shelter spaces to serve all families put on the Emergency Assistance family shelter waiting list. See our November 17th action alert for a call script and call details. November 17, 2023: Invitation – Please join the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, and allied organizations for a candlelight vigil this Monday, November 20th, 4–5 p.m. in front of the Massachusetts State House to show support for families and children experiencing homelessness and to call on state leaders to establish overflow shelter sites for families on the waiting list for longer-term shelter placements. Read more here and RSVP here . Boston Globe letter to the editor from the Coalition – Mass. right-to-shelter law collides with harsh reality November 6, 2023: Invitation – Please join us for a legislative briefing on the Mass ID access bill this Thursday, November 9th! October 25, 2023: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details here . October 24, 2023: Action alert – Join us in protecting the right to shelter for children and families October 12, 2023: Action alert – Mass ID Access Action: Please sign and share our online action to House leaders on expanding access to Mass IDs for people experiencing homelessness! September 27, 2023: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details here . September 21, 2023: Action alert – Please join us for an important bill hearing next Wednesday to codify MRVP and create an Access to Counsel program! September 6, 2023: Action alert – Please join us for an important bill hearing next Tuesday to improve the EAEDC program! August 23, 2023: Action alert – Mass ID Access Action: Please sign and share our latest online action to House leaders on expanding access to Mass IDs for people experiencing homelessness ! Plus direct link to online action Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details here. August 21, 2023: WBUR coverage – State places homeless families in unstaffed sites, raising safety concerns August 15, 2023: Axios coverage – Advocates urge lawmakers to spend remaining federal COVID aid on shelter crisis August 11, 2023: Action alert – Sign our joint statement on the Governor’s family homelessness emergency declaration plus take action on the FY24 budget Axios Boston coverage – How Bay Staters can help with the migrant crisis July 26, 2023: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details here . July 19, 2023: WBUR coverage – In new strategy, state asks locals to host unhoused, migrant families as officials scramble to expand shelters June 23, 2023: WBUR coverage – Mass. expands services for homeless families, opening intake center and shelter at Joint Base Cape Cod June 21, 2023: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details here . June 20, 2023: Action alert – Please join us for an important bill hearing next week: Support legislation to improve the RAFT, HomeBASE, and Emergency Assistance programs on Monday, June 26th! June 14, 2023: Action alert – Take action to prevent and end homelessness: Join with us today to work to strengthen the FY24 Conference Committee budget plus direct link to our one-minute online action to legislators June 6, 2023: Action alert – Please plan to join us for two important bill hearings next week: Support the #EveryoneNeedsID Mass ID access bill, bill of rights, and Emergency Assistance bills on Tuesday, June 13th! May 25, 2023: Action alert – FY24 budget update: Thank you for asking your State Senator to cosponsor and actively support key FY24 budget amendments! May 23, 2023: Livestream link to watch Day 1 of the FY24 Senate budget debate , link to our FY24 budget tracking chart , and invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details here. May 17, 2023: One-minute online action – Join us by signing our online action to your State Senator and Senate leaders to strengthen the fiscal year 2024 Massachusetts state budget May 8, 2023: Action alert – Join us at the State House or online tomorrow to support key bills on eviction protections, access to counsel, and eviction record sealing! April 28, 2023: One-minute online action: Please sign and share our new online action to State Senators and Senate Leaders to strengthen the FY24 budget! April 26, 2023: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details here. April 24, 2023: Advocacy resource – The Coalition’s FY24 budget tracking chart, with a new column (Column D), where we will share updates and outcomes from the House budget debate April 21, 2023: One-minute online action – Join us by signing our online action to your State Representative and House leaders to strengthen the fiscal year 2024 Massachusetts state budget plus see our related action alert April 10, 2023: Boston Globe article – “Mass. House leaders to propose making eviction protection measure permanent” plus link to the online Chapter 257 action to legislators April 7, 2023: Action alert – Two quick updates: Participate in Monday’s Ways & Means Committee hearing on FY24 budget and sign our updated online action to restore Chapter 257 eviction protections April 4, 2023: Action alert – Provide testimony at the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the FY24 budget this Monday, April 10th! Sign up to testify here. March 31, 2023: WBUR interview –“How the end of a pandemic-era protection against eviction impacts Mass. residents” plus link to our one-minute online action to legislators March 30, 2023: Join us on for Homes for Families’ “Cookie Day” events to advocate for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Register here for the Tuesday, April 4th Zoom event. There also will be a rally and legislative meetings at the State House on Wednesday, April 5th. March 29, 2023: Invitation – RSVP today for Friday’s Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. More details about our March meeting are here. March 28, 2023: Boston Globe article – “As evictions climb in Mass., one last measure to prevent them expires Friday “ plus letters of support from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell (PDF) and Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune (PDF) March 27, 2023: Testimony – The Coalition’s testimony in support of House Bill 43, An Act to create the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and rename the Executive Office of Economic Development , presented to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight March 26, 2023: Salem News, Gloucester Times, and the Daily News of Newburyport article – “Advocates seek further eviction protections” March 25, 2023: WBUR newsletter – “The clocking is winding down on a Mass. eviction prevention policy hailed by advocates” March 23, 2023: Action alert – Keep up the momentum: Sign our new one-minute online action to extend important eviction protections! Plus join us for a legislative hearing on creating a new Executive Office focused on housing. Additional links: Direct link to online action and details on the hearing. March 13, 2023: Action alert – Take the next step to extend important eviction protections for tenants with pending rental assistance applications! Be part of a new organizational sign-on letter from the Coalition and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute to extend Chapter 257 eviction protections beyond March 31st. Direct link to sign-on letter . March 9, 2023: Livestream link to watch the Senate debate on the FY23 supplemental budget March 8, 2023: Action alert – Join us in welcoming Julia Garvey, our new Community Organizer/Legislative Advocate, and take action to extend important eviction protections! plus direct link to online action from our colleagues at Lynn United for Change. February 13, 2023: Action alert from February 9th – Please take action today by asking your State Representative and Senator to cosponsor priority bills on housing and homelessness. Register for Legislative Action Day 2023, too! February 5, 2023: Pediatrics Journal advocacy case study: “Community-academic advocacy to improve shelter access for families experiencing homelessness ” (PDF); video abstract and additional materials on the American Academy of Pediatrics website February 4, 2023: MassLive articles – “Mass. shelters prepare to help unhoused during ‘dangerously cold’ temperatures” and “Boston’s South Station to open for homeless as ‘dangerous arctic blast’ arrives in Mass.” January 25, 2023: Happening this week! Please join us online this Friday, January 27th for our first Housing and Benefits Committee meeting of the new year. Check out the agenda and details here. January 6, 2023: We are continuing to accept applications for our Community Organizer/Legislative Advocate position on a rolling basis. Read more and apply today! December 23, 2022: Daily Hampshire Gazette obituary: We pause to honor and remember former State Representative Stephen Kulik , who passed away over the weekend. December 22, 2022: WBUR coverage – “In record numbers, families without shelter are turning to Massachusetts emergency departments” December 15, 2022: WBUR coverage – “Advocates question conditions at shelter for migrants and families experiencing homelessness” December 9, 2022: The Coalition is hiring a new Community Organizer/Legislative Advocate! Please read and share our posting and see the posting on our website . November 2, 2022: Radio Boston segment – “The latest on families placed in emergency housing in hotels in Methuen and Plymouth” October 19, 2022: Action alert – Thank you for your efforts thus far to restore upstream access to the RAFT homelessness prevention program October 17, 2022: There’s still time to participate in our email action to legislators to restore upstream access to the RAFT homelessness prevention program. Also check out the related organizational sign-on letter we delivered today to legislators and Baker Administration officials, which includes 167 organizations and municipal officials. October 13, 2022: Boston Globe coverage of the campaign to restore upstream access to the RAFT homelessness prevention program – “Mass. fended off a feared wave of evictions for two years, but with aid drying up, some worry it’s coming soon” September 30, 2022: Join us in taking action to restore upstream access to the RAFT homelessness prevention program. Participate as an organization or an individual: Sign-on letter for organizations and email action to legislators for individuals July 27, 2022: Action alert – Take action today to strengthen the economic development bill, plus there’s still time to sign our FY23 budget action letter to Governor Baker July 25, 2022: Action alert – Participate in our online action to ask Governor Baker to keep key housing and homelessness funding and provisions in the FY23 Budg et July 20, 2022: Action alert – Take action today to strengthen the economic development bill: Please ask your State Senator to cosponsor and actively support key housing and homelessness amendments July 12, 2022: Action alert – Take action today to strengthen the economic development bill: Please ask your State Rep to cosponsor and actively support key housing and homelessness amendments June 29, 2022: Email alert to State Senators – Take action to repeal archaic and derogatory statutes on people experiencing homelessness: Please cosponsor and actively support Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2956 June 15, 2022: Action alert – Take action to prevent and end homelessness: Join with us today to work to strengthen the FY23 Conference Committee budget June 1, 2022: Online action – Everyone Needs ID: Sign our online action to push for passage of the Mass ID access bill! May 27, 2022: Action alert – Thank you for strengthening the Senate budget outcomes! See how key budget amendments on housing, homelessness prevention, and cash assistance fared in the final FY23 Senate budget. May 19, 2022: Action alert – Please keep up the calls and emails to State Senators in support of key Senate budget amendments on housing, homelessness prevention, and cash assistance! April 25, 2022: Action alert – Take action! There’s still time to encourage your State Representative to cosponsor and actively support key housing stability, shelter access, and cash assistance amendments to the FY23 budget April 19, 2022: Action alert – Take action! Please encourage your State Representative to cosponsor and actively support key housing stability, shelter access, and cash assistance amendments to the FY23 budget April 12, 2022: Video from today’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) press conference, where the Coalition and allies called on the Baker Administration and Legislature to stop the April 15th cuts to ERAP. Special thanks to all of the speakers and organizers, and shout outs to the Massachusetts Public Health Association for filming the press conference and to Homes for All Massachusetts for posting the video! April 8, 2022: Action alert – Emergency Rental Assistance Program advocacy: Join the Coalition and allies for a press conference as we call on the Baker Administration and Legislature to stop the April 15th cuts to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) March 31, 2022: Action alert – Weigh in today or tomorrow with the Joint Committee on Ways and Means to actively support deeper rental assistance, housing stability, and benefits program investments in the FY23 budget March 30, 2022: WBUR Radio Boston coverage of the winding down of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and advocacy to continue it – “The return of live music, and the end of pandemic-era rental assistance” March 28, 2022: Action alert – Next steps: Please ask your State Legislators to actively support key rental assistance and housing stability provisions in the compromise FY22 supplemental budget plus updated amendment chart with Senate outcomes March 24, 2022: Follow along as the State Senate debates its version of the FY22 supplemental budget: livestream link March 22, 2022: Take action with us to expand rental assistance, tenant protections, and homeowner resources in the Senate version of the FY22 supplemental budget! Chart of key Senate amendments ; link to find out who your State Senator is and their contact information March 17, 2022: Action alert – Find out what is happening with efforts to expand rental assistance in the FY22 supplemental budget and join us in taking action! and check out the Senate Ways and Means version of the supplemental budget, Senate Bill 2776 , released this afternoon March 16, 2022: Join the advocacy efforts on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and read the Baker Administration’s March 15th ERAP announcement March 9, 2022: Action alert – Take action this morning! Please ask your State Representative to cosponsor and actively support Amendment #39, Access and Equity in Homelessness Prevention, in the FY22 supplemental budget March 1, 2022: Action alert – Two days to go! Sign up today to join us online for the Coalition’s Legislative Action Day this Thursday, March 3rd February 19, 2022: It’s time to invest more in housing stability: Supplement the FY22 budget January 28, 2022: Action alert – See how housing and homelessness issues fared in the Governor’s FY23 budget proposal and take action with us to strengthen the budget January 26, 2022: Governor Baker’s fiscal year 2023 budget proposals January 24, 2022: Sign up today for Legislative Action Day 2022: Registration link and more details January 18, 2022: Free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government: Website in English ; sitio web en español; test kit order form in English ; formulario de pedido de pruebas en español January 12, 2022: Good news on the Everyone Needs ID bill to expand access to Mass IDs for people experiencing homelessness December 27, 2021: State House News/MassLive coverage of the state’s planned scaling back of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program – “New checks on Massachusetts emergency rental aid draw protests “ December 23, 2021: CommonWealth Magazine coverage of scaling back of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program – “Mass. to start trimming back housing assistance in Jan.” December 22, 2021: Thank you to everyone who participated in our organizational sign-on letter to state leaders to avoid negative changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). See the final letter and endorser list . December 17, 2021: Please sign and share our organizational sign-on letter to state leaders on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program: State leaders must act with urgency to allocate additional funding for emergency rental assistance instead of curtailing benefits December 1, 2021: Please join us for our monthly Homeless Youth Providers Engaging Together (HYPET) meeting on Thursday, December 9th! November 17, 2021: Public Health & Human Rights for Mass. and Cass Coalition recommendations letter and Boston Globe article: “Mayor Wu says city will pause removals of unhoused people at Mass. and Cass while lawsuit pending” November 13, 2021: Massachusetts Latino News Network Opinion+ interview on the Coalition’s work on the issues of homelessness and housing instability November 10, 2021: Action alert – Take action! Please contact your State Senator today to ensure maximum investments in housing, homelessness prevention, and cash assistance programs in the COVID-19 recovery budget. October 27, 2021: Action alert – Take action! Please contact your State Rep today to ensure maximum investments in housing, homelessness prevention, and cash assistance programs in the COVID-19 recovery budget. October 22, 2021: Join us online next Friday, October 29th, at our monthly Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. See the meeting agenda and details and RSVP today! October 18, 2021: Details for this week’s Unity in Diversity event, hosted online by Merrimack College . We will be part of a panel discussion, “Engaging Diverse Communities through Activism and Advocacy”, this Wednesday, October 20th between 2:00-3:15 p.m. October 13, 2021: Join us online this Friday, October 15th for an important virtual State House hearing on key homelessness legislation October 8, 2021: Action alert – Join us for two important virtual State House hearings next week. October 6, 2021: Join us online next Tuesday, October 12th for an important virtual State House hearing on key housing and homelessness legislation. The Housing Committee will be taking testimony on key bills related to HomeBASE, RAFT, MRVP, and right to counsel. Read more here. September 29, 2021: ​Happening now: Virtual hearing on income and food security issues in front of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, including the Lift Our Kids bill (House Bill 199/Senate Bill 96.) Watch the hearing here . ​Participate in the next public hearing of the Commission on Structural Racism in the Massachusetts Probation Service, scheduled for this Friday, October 1st at 1 p.m. Read more here. September 23, 2021: RSVP to join us online tomorrow at our monthly Housing and Benefits Committee meeting. September 21, 2021: Training opportunity – Sign up now to join us for an online training on assisting families experiencing homelessness September 8, 2021: The Coalition is hiring for our next Community Organizer/Legislative Advocate! Please check out our job description and help us spread the word. August 27, 2021: Join us in thanking Marwa and saying farewell to her, plus take action to support swift passage of the COVID-19 Housing Equity bill August 5, 2021: Details on the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing August 12th hearing on House Bill 1434/Senate Bill 891 , legislation to prevent evictions and foreclosures and promote housing equity during the ongoing pandemic and the upcoming recovery August 3, 2021: Breaking news: The CDC has instituted a new eviction moratorium. Read for preliminary details plus updates on veto overrides and federal relief funds July 30, 2021: Advocates, Baker admin. officials press for stimulus spending on housing, job training July 22, 2021: ​Join us in asking your State Rep and Senator to swiftly override the Governor’s FY22 vetoes and reject amendments on homelessness and benefits programs: July 21st action alert and online action to sign and share ​Join Homes for All Massachusetts and the Coalition in reaching out to State Legislators to push for swift passage of the COVID-19 Housing Equity bill (House Bill 1434/Senate Bill 891) July 20, 2021: Livestream of the Legislature’s first hearing on how to invest new federal recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) July 15, 2021: Information about advance Child Tax Credit payments for tax year 2021 from the IRS July 14, 2021: Action alert – The Legislature unanimously approved the FY22 Conference Committee budget, and the budget is now on the Governor’s desk. July 9, 2021: FY22 state budget chart, updated with details from the Conference Committee June 29, 2021: Supreme Court rejects request to lift federal ban on evictions June 25, 2021: The CDC has extended its nationwide COVID-19 eviction moratorium until July 31st: New York Times coverage and the text of the CDC order June 9, 2021: Be part of Massachusetts Youth Count 2021! June 3, 2021: Register to join the Massachusetts delegation for the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ virtual Capitol Hill Day 2021 on Wednesday, June 16th! June 3, 2021: Joint Committee on Housing informational hearing on the Eviction Diversion Initiative June 1, 2021: Action alert – Weigh in with Senate Ways and Means in support of ongoing housing protections and read our update on homelessness and housing issues in the final FY22 Senate budget May 25, 2021: Senate budget email action to Senators and link to watch today’s Senate budget debate May 20, 2021: Advocates for homeless on alert as state of emergency winds down (State House News/WBUR) May 19, 2021: Send an email to your State Senator urging them to cosponsor and support key FY22 budget amendments May 17, 2021: “Mass. to ease mask mandate, lift all other COVID restrictions May 29; end state of emergency June 15” May 11, 2021: Senate Committee on Ways and Means FY22 budget recommendations and the Coalition’s FY22 budget chart May 1, 2021: “No one knew we were homeless”: New relief funds fuel efforts to find students lost during virtual school April 30, 2021: 2021 Massachusetts Youth Count details April 26, 2021: House FY22 budget debate video April 22, 2021: Send an email to your State Representative urging them to cosponsor and support key FY22 budget amendments April 14, 2021: House Ways and Means FY22 state budget recommendations on housing, homelessness, and cash assistance programs