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Helping the homeless

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We are dedicated to helping the homeless in Boston.

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The homeless need more than housing. You can find many of the resources Boston offers here.

If you are at immediate risk of becoming homeless, call the Office of Housing Stability at 617-635-4200.

Still have questions? Contact:
Neighborhood Development
26 Court Street
8th, 9th, and 11th Floors
Boston , MA  02108-2501
United States

Key Resources

Key Resources

Use these links to get immediate help for the homeless.

Services for the homeless
Services for the homeless

Agencies throughout Boston can provide immediate help for the homeless.

Help for the homeless in cold weather
Help for the homeless in cold weather

The homeless are particularly vulnerable in cold weather. These resources are essential.

Help for the homeless in hot weather
Help for the homeless in hot weather

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.

Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing
We provide funding for housing and supportive services for homeless populations, those at risk of homelessness, and housing for people with AIDS.
Continuum of Care
Continuum of Care
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards Homeless Assistance Program funding through what is known as the Continuum of Care (CoC) for a community.
Annual Homeless Census
Annual Homeless Census
The 37th Annual Homeless Count was held on January 25, 2017.

Boston's Way Home

We created an action plan to end veteran and chronic homelessness in Boston.

Boston's Way Home