Our Work to End Homelessness
We’re working to end homelessness in Boston. Learn about our progress, action plans and initiatives.
Are you looking for help?
If you are homeless or someone you know is homeless, follow the link below for help:
These organizations can help
If you’re at immediate risk of becoming homeless, call the Office of Housing Stability at 617-635-4200, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For help outside these hours, please contact BOS:311. You can dial 3-1-1 or call 617-635-4500
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Still have questions? Contact:
Housing
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26 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108
Boston Continuum of Care
For news, updates, and funding opportunities for nonprofits and government agencies, visit our Continuum of Care page:
We lead the local planning body known as a Continuum of Care that’s designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to coordinate housing and services for homeless households in Boston.
Annual Homeless Census
Each year, volunteers go through every neighborhood in Boston to count, survey, and offer shelter and services to people staying on the street.
Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA)
The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program is the only federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. The City of Boston administers HOPWA funding for Suffolk, Norfolk and Plymouth counties.
For news, updates, and funding opportunities for nonprofits and government agencies, visit our HOPWA page:
Ending Youth & Young Adult Homelessness
We’re committed to preventing and ending youth and young adult homelessness within the City of Boston.
How can I help?
How to HelpThe City has a program to support landlords who rent to Boston households moving out of homelessness. We provide signing bonuses, holding fees, and a dedicated customer service provider.
- New Life Furniture Bank is an essential partner in the City's initiative to end chronic and veteran homelessness. They need a variety of different types of volunteers.
- New England Center and Homes for Veterans is ending homelessness through housing and employment. See more information about volunteering.
- Friends of Boston's Homeless is dedicated to helping people move beyond homelessness into stability. See more information about volunteer opportunities.
- St Francis House: Whether they work in the kitchen, distribute clothing, or assist with mock interviews, our volunteers help ensure the quality of our services for Boston’s poor and homeless.
- More than 5,000 volunteers every year help Pine Street Inn provide shelter, housing and other crucial services to homeless men and women. Donations of time and talent help us continue the mission of ending homelessness.
Our partners
Partners- Department of Veterans’ Services
- Department of Housing and Community Development
- Department of Mental Health
- Department of Public Health
- Executive Office of Elder Affairs
- Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
- Department of Transportation
- MassHealth
- Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness
- Executive Office of Health and Human Services
- Pine Street Inn
- New England Center and Homes for Veterans
- Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance
- HomeStart, Inc.
- St. Francis House
- Hearth, Inc.
- Women’s Lunch Place
- Catholic Charities of Boston
- Metro Housing Boston
- Bay Cove Human Services
- Vinfen
- Volunteers of America Massachusetts
- Boston Health Care for the Homeless
- Eliot Community Human Services
- Commonwealth Land Trust
- Project Hope
- United Way of Massachusetts Bay
- Rosie’s Place
- Project Place
- Boston Rescue Mission
- Casa Esperanza
- Commonwealth Land Trust
- Children’s Services of Roxbury
- Brighton Marine Health Center
- The Boston Foundation
- Friends of Boston's Homeless
- Technical Assistance Collaborative
- New Lease
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Still have questions? Contact:
Housing
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26 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108
