Helping the homeless
COVID-19 update: We put together a document with information on emergency shelters, day programs, community meals, and street outreach. View our COVID-19 information.
We are dedicated to helping the homeless in Boston. You can find many of the resources Boston offers on this page.
If you are at immediate risk of becoming homeless, call the Office of Housing Stability at 617-635-4200.
Neighborhood Development
Key Resources
Key ResourcesUse these links to get immediate help for the homeless.
Agencies throughout Boston can provide immediate help for the homeless.
The homeless are particularly vulnerable in cold weather. These resources are essential.
Extremely hot weather poses hardships for homeless people, especially those who are elderly or disabled, struggle with...
How we work to help the homeless
We coordinate efforts to house the homeless.
We count the homeless, report our efforts to house them, and provide funding for more services.
We provide funding for housing and supportive services for homeless populations, those at risk of homelessness, and housing...
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards Homeless Assistance Program funding through what is known as...
The 40th Annual Homeless Count is January 29, 2020.
Boston's Way Home
We created an action plan to end veteran and chronic homelessness in Boston.