Housing Families

We're excited to announce our new partnership with the City of Woburn, MA, to bring you essential legal expertise through the Woburn Community Resource Center! Join us every Friday in March for open office hours hosted by Housing Families’?Legal Aid for Wellbeing and Stability (LAWS) team at the Woburn Community Resource Center. ???Location: 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 6350, Woburn, MA ???Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM We provide a range of free housing services to support low-income households and community members, including: *Homelessness prevention *Legal advice and advocacy *Referrals and financial assistance (when available) *Eviction defense clinics *Lawyer for the Day services in select courts *Limited assistance representation *Full representation This clinic is proudly hosted at Cummings Park, made possible by the generous support of the Cummings Properties Foundation, which funds our Legal Aid for Wellbeing and Stability (LAWS) program through a ten-year grant. Join us for personalized support and resources that promote your well-being and housing stability. #HousingFamilies #LegalAid #CommunitySupport #Woburn #HomelessnessPrevention #CommunityResource #CummingsFoundation

Housing Families?was honored to attend Senator?Sal DiDomenico’s fundraiser for The DiDomenico Foundation! This incredible annual event raised funds to support the foundation’s mission of empowering local youth through scholarships and spreading joy with holiday toy drives. We are proud to be a beneficiary of The Foundation's holiday toy drive each year.?Our board and staff were grateful for the opportunity to connect with local leaders and policymakers, all united in the commitment to uplifting children and their families. A heartfelt thank you to Senator?Sal DiDomenico?and The DiDomenico Foundation for their dedication to building brighter futures for our youth and community! Thank you to those who joined this conversation, including?Renee Cammarata Hamilton,?Katie Charcalis, MSW, MPH,?Virginia Todd, and?Liliana Patino M.Ed. #HousingFamilies #NonProfit #CommunitySupport #DiDomenicoFoundation

#FlashbackFriday: When?Housing Families?needed support for our 2024 annual toy drive, our community stepped up in a BIG way! Thanks to the incredible generosity of local organizations and individuals, we far surpassed our goal—collecting nearly 4,000 toys valued at over $43,000, along with more than $8,000 in gift cards for kids and teens in our programs. “I just think once you get into the mood of being kind and doing charitable things, it’s infectious and contagious, and you want to do more of it,” says Stephanie Nelson, Executive Director of the Melrose Chamber Of Commerce. This outpouring of support truly reflects that sentiment. A special thank you to Leading Edge Real Estate,?International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2222,?Marine Toys for Tots Foundation; Incarnation Catholic Church; Teamsters Local 25;?Malden Catholic; Malden Police Department; and Idle Hands Craft Ales, and the Melrose partners led by the Melrose Chamber Of Commerce, which includes Melrose Kind, Melrose Alliance Against Violence, and the Melrose Rotary Club. Your contributions have made a lasting impact! ???Check out the coverage from 7 NEWS, WHDH-TV on how the Melrose Community supported us this year! https://lnkd.in/gPVywCNv #HousingFamilies #Support #ToyDrive #MelroseMA #HolidayGiving #ActsOfKindness #Nonprofit

Through Their Eyes: Children Express Themselves through EnrichEd We are delighted to share drawings from the incredible kids in our EnrichEd program, offering heartwarming insights into their experiences! From the playful shout-outs, to "pizza" and "pigeon" by our youngest artists, to inspiring themes of community and connection found in the older children's work, these drawings are a testament to creativity blossoming in a supportive environment. Each piece not only reflects their creativity but also embodies the joy, friendships, and growth fostered in Housing Families' EnrichEd program. We believe these beautiful expressions deserve to shine, capturing the essence of what EnrichEd stands for. Show your support by exploring more about the EnrichEd program on our website, here: https://lnkd.in/gY5WR8Cz #HousingFamilies #EnrichEd #YouthEmpowerment #SupportOurKids #Nonprofit

On International Women's Day, we celebrate the resilience and achievements of women everywhere. Nearly 60% of those living in Housing Families’ family shelter are women and girls. At Housing Families, we are committed to creating safe and supportive communities for women and families facing housing challenges. Together, let’s advocate for equality, support empowered choices, and strengthen our communities. Discover how our programs and services make a difference! Visit us at:?https://lnkd.in/g3QdUedr #IWD2025 #WomenEmpowerment #HousingFamilies #Nonprofit #HousingEquity

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! At Housing Families, we recognize that our dedicated team is the heart of our mission to achieve housing equity and well-being for all. Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who serve our community with skill and compassion. Your passion, commitment, and hard work drive our success and inspire those around you. Thank you for going above and beyond every day, advocating for change, and fostering hope within our community. Join us in applauding our remarkable team for the care, expertise, and dedication they bring to their work each day! Together, we’re building a world of housing equity and well-being for all. #EmployeeAppreciationDay #HousingFamilies #NonProfit #MakingADifference #HousingEquity

When you become a Housing Families Cultivator, your monthly donation fuels life-changing services for families facing housing insecurity. Your contribution helps: ??Keep families in their homes through legal assistance and advocacy ??Provide safe, stable housing ??Support children’s growth with after-school programs, tutoring, and summer enrichment ??Offer critical mental health services and counseling for families Every dollar creates stability, hope, and opportunity. ?? Join us in making a lasting difference today: Donate now! https://lnkd.in/eRxhxhm #HousingFamilies #Cultivator #MakeADifference #MonthlyDonation #CommunitySupport #Nonprofit

A Heartwarming Story of Hope from Housing Families' Warming Center We are truly grateful for the profound impact our Warming Centers can have on individuals experiencing housing insecurity. A mother and her adult son came to us looking for shelter, and their journey has touched our hearts deeply. With tears of gratitude in her eyes, the mother thanked our staff for making their stay as comfortable as possible. They have been coming to our Warming Center while they searched for housing that could accommodate them both. Even though housing was previously offered to him, her son has consistently chosen to stay with her, refusing to leave her on the streets. We are hopeful that with two openings coming soon, this family will find the stability they deserve. It's stories like these that motivate us every day. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission to create safe havens and foster compassion. ???Want to learn more about our Warming Centers and the incredible people we serve? Learn more about our mission and impact here: https://lnkd.in/gKmh2KQT ???Pictured: Housing Families Warming Center in Revere, MA ? #HousingFamilies #EMERGEncyReliefCollective #WarmingCenter #Support #EndHomelessness #Nonprofit?

We are excited to share a special conversation featuring our own Molly Abrahamson, Director of External Relations, along with Lisa Gurgone from Mystic Valley Elder Services and Patty Kelly from Bread of Life, on “Life Issues with Judie VanKooiman.” In this enlightening episode, they discuss the vital work our organizations are doing to support those in need and strengthen our community. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of families and individuals facing challenges every day. Watch the full discussion to learn more about our missions and how we are working collaboratively to create lasting change. ?? Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/eQrhaKQ2 For more information, visit: * Housing Families:?www.housingfamilies.org * Mystic Valley Elder Services:?www.mves.org * Bread of Life:?www.breadoflifemalden.org #CommunitySupport #Nonprofits #HousingFamilies #LifeIssues #BreadofLife

Team members from Housing Families, including Beatrice M. Howard ("Ms. B"), Nitesh Aryal, and Gabrielle Cortina, proudly participated in the annual Point in Time (PIT) count—a vital initiative to understand the scope of local homelessness. This important effort helps us gather essential data that guides funding and informs programs focused on ending homelessness. Thank you to everyone involved in this vital work! #PointInTime #HomelessnessAwareness #HousingFamilies #CommunityImpact #Nonprofit #EndHomelessness