Rental assistance
Emergency help with back rent, deposits, and first month's rent.
You don't have to do this alone.
Facing eviction, leaving a shelter, or looking for a place to live in Massachusetts? We can help. It's free and confidential.
Call or text
[Phone number]
PLACEHOLDER: hours, e.g. Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm
In an emergency tonight
Call 2-1-1 (Mass 211) to be connected with emergency shelter, any time, day or night.
The help we offer
Housing search
Someone to search with you, explain leases, and come to viewings.
Move-in kits
Bedding, kitchen basics, and cleaning supplies for the first night.
What happens when you reach out
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Reach out
Call, email, or ask a partner agency, school, or caseworker to refer you. There's no wrong way to start.
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We listen
Someone from our team talks with you about what's happening and what would help most, then checks eligibility.
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Help arrives
Together we make a plan, whether that's rent help, a search partner, or a move-in kit, and we stay with you.
Who we help
Massachusetts residents facing eviction, homelessness, or a sudden housing cost emergency. [PLACEHOLDER: link to full eligibility criteria.]
Students at Massachusetts colleges and universities can also get one-to-one help from a student volunteer to find housing and understand a lease.
Your privacy matters
What you share with us stays with the team helping you. We never share your story, your name, or your situation without your permission. If you'd like, a family member, friend, or caseworker can contact us for you.
Every volunteer who helps you is screened. You can check their name or volunteer ID any time.