Housing Families September 2024 Newsletter
Housing Families
Housing Families works to achieve housing equity and well-being for all.
We are gearing up for an exciting and impactful fall! Below are quick updates you can read in 3-4 minutes while cozying up with a cup of hot tea or a pumpkin latte.
What We've Been Up To
Celebrating the Affordable Homes Act with CHAPA
Housing Families’ Policy and Advocacy team joined CHAPA to celebrate the passage of the historic Affordable Homes Act (AHA) and the launch of the Our Massachusetts: Homes for a Thriving Commonwealth campaign. This groundbreaking campaign will play a key role in shaping the implementation of the AHA legislation, which authorizes $5.16 billion in spending over the next five years along with nearly 50 policy initiatives to counter rising housing costs caused by high demand and limited supply.?
At Housing Families, we witness the critical need for affordable housing every day, having served nearly 5,800 clients last year. We're proud to partner with Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) and other housing champions on this important initiative. If affordable housing is important to you, follow Housing Families for ongoing updates on efforts we’re engaged in?and join the Massachusetts coalition to advocate with us. Pictured: Renee Cammarata Hamilton , Lt. Kim Driscoll , and Katie Charcalis, MSW, MPH
Staffing Outing to the Revs!
Thank you to the New England Revolution for hosting our staff and their loved ones for a recent game! We had a blast and value the time spent together.?And it's always fun to see our friends and partners at Dom's represented at Gillette Stadium !
Events
Housing Families Annual Fun Run
Have you signed up yet? Our?Fun Run is perfect for families, friends, colleagues, and anyone who wants to get outside and have fun. Enjoy a relaxed, untimed run/walk, complimentary food and drinks, games, and activities for all ages. Join us at River's Edge park on this special day for our community. Event sponsors: Greystar New England, ProKeeping, River's Edge, StonehamBank, Baystate Benefits, AAFCPAs, United Way, and Rockland Trust
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Youth Service and Engagement Program
Sign up today?for the Fall 2024 session of our Youth Service & Engagement Program (YSEP)!?YSEP?is a free, educational ? and volunteer program ?for students in grades ~6-12.?The program runs for nine weeks on Zoom,?every Sunday beginning on October 13 at 10:00am.
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Who We Are
Meet our Board Chair: Ann Wu, MD, MPH
Get to know our Board through our new Board member feature interviews! We are kicking-off the our Board features with an interview with Board Chair Ann Wu, MD, MPH.?Ann is an incredible leader whose unique clinical expertise and compassionate vision benefit our organization every day. Read her interview here.?
Thank You Corner
Idle Hands Thank You
A huge thank you to Idle Hands Craft Ales for raising an incredible $3,097 for Housing Families through the Celebrity Dunk Tank at their fantastic Annual Oktoberfest event! Attendees had a blast dunking their favorite local celebrities, with all proceeds supporting our vital work in the local communities to ensure housing stability for all. Thank you to everyone who braved the tank!?
Boston Rescue Mission
We were so grateful to receive an enormous donation of winter clothing items from Boston Rescue Mission, delivered by long-time Housing Families volunteer Elizabeth Keeley. These items will be crucial for our Street Outreach Supportive Services & Emergency Shelter Programs during the cold weather months. Thank you Elizabeth & Boston Rescue Mission!?
Pictured: Elizabeth and Housing Families Events, Drives, and Volunteer Manager, Jennie Krems
OceanFirst CommUnity First Day
The OceanFirst Foundation once again chose Housing Families for their CommUNITY First Annual Volunteer Day! They spent the afternoon at our Community Resource Hub tackling yard cleanup, moving delivery boxes, and organizing the donations. They did an amazing job making it easier to quickly assess the inventory and get these essential items to our clients. We greatly appreciate the partnership of our Board Member Brian Slater and his team at OceanFirst! We can't wait to host them again next year!?
Pictured: Mike, Brian, Bayard, David, and Lauren. Toby, a friendly therapy dog from the neighborhood, joined the team in the group photo!?
Thank you for following our updates. We hope to see you at the Fun Run on November 16!
With gratitude,
Laura Rosi, Esq., CEO