Ending family homelessness on the North Shore
Read the series of articles featuring Family Promise North Shore Boston, by long-time Globe Columnist,
Yvonne Abraham.
Transforming Lives through Community Support
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Prevention and Diversion Fund
Consider donating towards our Prevention and Diversion Fund. Our ability to offer financial assistance to families depends on the availability of funding. Throughout the year we rely on donations from the community to keep this funding source filled. Families rely on our flexible, immediate funding to help them creatively and strategically avoid evictions or displacement. We appreciate your support!
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Support and Resources for Families
If you are in need of assistance with a housing crisis or navigating the complex system of services, please complete our intake form. Our staff provides many resources, including long-term and short-term case management, financial assistance, and advocacy. You are not alone - we are here to help!
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Empowering Families to Overcome Homelessness
Family Promise North Shore Boston was founded in 2013 as a community’s response to helping families experiencing homelessness. What started as a small emergency shelter in the basements of churches across the North Shore, has become one of the leading agencies to be addressing the issues of family homelessness in MA. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved!
Our Services
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We provide case management services and financial assistance to help families avoid eviction or displacement.
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We use our advocacy skills, case management, and financial assistance to creatively keep families in safe housing and out of shelter. For families facing complex challenges, our Advanced Service offers a tailored approach to address their specific needs. It combines extensive support, counseling, and resources to help families overcome obstacles and build a better future.
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We help families navigate the complicated system of services in MA, and assist them with securing placement into the state shelter system.
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We operate a small emergency shelter for families who are being turned away by the state shelter system.
Our Mission
Family Promise North Shore Boston aims to prevent and end family homelessness.
We promote access to economic opportunity and housing stability through a holistic, family-centered, community-based response.
Stay Connected
Contact Us
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about what we do and how to get involved. After contacting us, you will receive a response from someone on our dedicated team of compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in our community.
NOTE: Please complete our online intake form if you are looking to request assistance, and our staff will get in touch as soon as they are able!