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Help end homelessness and change lives by contacting your elected officials. Advocate for key legislation to help increase funding for affordable housing and supportive services for homeless and low-income families and individuals. HomeStart is a member of several statewide and national coalitions that are advancing legislation and public policies we support. Go to our Advocacy Page to link to those organizations.


Advocacy & Homelessness News

Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Regional Pilot Networks to Lessen Shelter Needs for the Homeless

The Patrick-Murray Administration today continued to restructure support systems that serve the homeless by awarding $8 million to eight regional pilot networks around the state.

Homeless Families Rise 22% in a Year - Children Hit Particularly Hard, Hub Census Says

The number of homeless families living in Boston has jumped for the fourth straight year, making children without a home the fastest-growing group, according to results from the mayor's annual census.

Help end homelessness and change lives!

Advocate for key legislation to help increase funding for affordable housing and supportive services for homeless and low-income families and individuals.

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