Resources

Resources for Families in Need

If you or your family are experiencing a housing crisis or are at risk of homelessness, help is available.

Need Help Right Away?

If you are facing an emergency and need shelter tonight, call EOHLC at 617-573-1100 or dial 311 if you are in Boston.

Immediate Shelter & Housing Assistance

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
FamilyAid works in partnership with EOHLC to connect families to shelter.
Call: 617-573-1100

Boston Residents – Mayor’s Hotline
If you are in the City of Boston, you can also call the Mayor’s 24/7 hotline for housing assistance.
Call: 311 or 617-635-4500

Additional Housing & Support Services

Rosie’s Place – Shelter & Support for Women
Provides shelter, meals, job training, and other critical services for women.
Address: 889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-442-9322
Visit Rosie’s Place

Pine Street Inn – Shelter for Individuals
Provides shelter and services for men and women only (no family shelter).
Men’s Shelter: 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Women’s Shelter: 363 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-892-9100
Visit Pine Street Inn

JFCS Emergency Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance for housing costs, moving expenses, fuel, utilities, and funeral costs (for Jewish burial).
Address: 1430 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-647-5327 (Ask for Emergency Assistance Intake)
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Catholic Charities of Boston
Offers education, mentoring, childcare, counseling, shelter, interpreter services, and more.
Address: 275 West Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Phone: 617-268-9670
Visit Catholic Charities

Preventing Homelessness

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
State-funded program providing financial help to households at imminent risk of homelessness.
Check eligibility and apply online: