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Updated June, 2014; subject to change
Funding available
75 Amory Street, Boston, MA 02119
Tel: 617-450-1289 / Fax: 617-450-1121 www.aac.org
Emergency Money:
Start-up costs (first & security, or first & last)
Utility assistance (one time per year)
Back rent (for between 1-6 months, if client anticipates they will have trouble paying)
Homelessness Prevention Program and
Rental Start Up (each program can be used once every 3 years)
Other AIDS Action programs vary in how often they can be used
Client Criteria:
Client must be HIV positive
Documents: lease or tenancy verification, proof of income, proof of HIV+ status
(diagnosis letter) o For rental program: W-9 tax paper from landlord is required
No subsidy: proof of ownership, proof of arrears (may only be needed by HPP), proof of three months’ rent paid in the past
(apartment was affordable)
Subsidy: Eviction papers, with health related reasons more lenient
How to Apply:
Apply for programs directly or by referral by calling 617-450-1289
AIDS Action can also help find and apply for subsidized housing for those who are HIV+
Funding currently unavailable (no time frame
for funding availability)—in extreme
emergency, will try to access other funding
90 Bishop Allen Dr., Cambridge, Ma 02139
Tel: 617-492-8306 / Fax: 617-492-6434
Contact: Clare @ 614-649-1263 www.barcc.org
Programs Available:
For reasons related to sexual assault: o Relocation for safety or more secure living situation o Assistance in paying back-rent penalties or back utilities after breaking lease o Assistance in paying security deposit / first & last months’ rent
Client Criteria:
Survivor of sexual assault , or with issues related to sexual assault
One time, must demonstrate that they can pay for the future
BARCC has connections with other agencies, may have different criteria
How to Apply:
The application varies among different
BARCC programs
Contact Clare at 614-649-1263
Funding for certain programs
1500 Washington Street, Boston, MA
Tel. 617-236-7233
Fax 617-236-0799 www.SalvationArmyMA.org/SouthEnd
Contact: Orlando Zayas at 617-236-7233 x 260
Emergency Money:
Rent/mortgage assistance (no funding currently available)
Utility assistance (no funding currently available)
Food pantry (Monday-Friday 9-11:30, monthly)
Clothing voucher
Furniture voucher
Household goods
Refrigerator/Air conditioner
Client Criteria:
This center serves only specific zip codes–
Downtown and Chinatown (02110-02112),

Beacon Hill, West End and North End
(02113-02114), Fenway (02115), Back Bay
(02116), South End (02118), Roxbury
Mission Hill (02120), Dorchester (02124),
Mattapan (02126), Charlestown (02129),
Jamaica Plain (02130), Roslindale (02131)
West Roxbury (02132), Hyde Park (02136),
Kenmore (02215)
Documents required for:
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Food pantry  proof of income,
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 address, lease agreement or official document of people in home, picture
ID
Clothing  referral letter (client’s situation and needs), fire report (if applicable), picture ID
Furniture  referral letter (client’s situation and need), fire report (if applicable), proof of income, new lease agreement, picture ID
Household goods  referral letter
(client’s situation and need), fire report (if applicable), picture ID
Rent/Mortgage assistance  proof of income, proof of address, lease agreement or official document of people in the home, eviction notice (if applicable), picture ID
Utility assistance  proof of income, address, lease agreement or official
 document showing people in home, shut off notice (if applicable), picture
ID
Refrigerator/Air Conditioner  letter from landlord specifying they are not responsible for appliance, 2 estimates from 2 difference stores (must be
Energy Star Qualified), proof of income, lease agreement or official documentation of people in home, home size, fridge in 400-600 range only, picture ID
How to Apply:
For rent and utility assistance make appointment. Call Orlando Zayas at 617-
236-7233 x 260
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For other services call or walk in to location
Funding currently available—for foreclosure cases assistance only
214 Harvard Street, Lower Level
Dorchester, MA 02124
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 301749
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 http://esacboston.org/
Tel: 617.524.2555 / Fax: 617.524.2430
Contact: Steve Bennett
Emergency Money:
Utilities and rental assistance (currently unavailable) o Fuel assistance tends to renew between Jan.-Feb. of $500 per client
Foreclosure case assistance o Up to $1000  moving expenses, first and last month payment, new location, storage, or rental assistance for foreclosed property
Client Criteria:
Foreclosure Assistance: Any resident of MA
Fuel, Utility, and Rental Assistance: Resident of Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Hyde Park and Roslindale
How to Apply:
Complete intake form with GBLS, or call
Steve Bennett at 617.524.2555 and conduct phone intake
Funding available
105 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111
Tel: 617-542-0338 / Fax: 617-542-1454 www.homestart.org
Contact: Homelessness Prevention Program
Hotline Coordinator (Lang Haynes): 617-
542-0338 x267
Emergency Money:
Up to 2 months back rent (or up to$1000)
Client Criteria:
Must live in Boston
Income of at least 2 times rent, while still being 50% AMI or below

Seeking assistance with back rent of less than $1000.
How to Apply:
To be pre-screened, call HomeStart directly at 617 542-0338 x267 and ask to speak with
Lang Haynes
Wait list is generally 4-5 months, but may be faster if there is court action
Funding available
89 South Street, Suite 203, Boston, MA
02111
Tel: 617-338-5301 /Fax: 617-478-0378 http://www.lend-a-hand-society.org/
Emergency Money:
Rent, utility, and medical assistance for families
Usual capped at $200-$300, but may vary
One grant per client
Must live in Greater Boston area (inside Rt
128)
Must be low income
How to Apply:
Clients should not call; agency must call
Must apply by mailing application form
(available on website)
Referral agency must mail referral with letter written with agency’s letterhead (referral can be from a case worker, counselor, social worker, religious organization, legal aid, hospital or government human services organization).
Letter must explain need for grant and other information
Decision process takes 2-3 weeks
Only 3 referrals from any agency per month; up to agency to keep track of # of referrals sent
Information Only
(Formerly the “United Way of Mass. Bay”)
Tel: 877-211-6277
24 hours, 7 days a week
Free, confidential calls
Hearing impaired line : 508-370-4890 (TTY)
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• Emergency x20
• Housing/Utilities/Food x21
• Early Education x23
• Youth x24 http://www.mass211.org/
Emergency Money:
Does not directly provide funds, but will refer clients to organizations that do
Provides information about organizations with funding for: food, shelter, rental assistance, utility assistance, child care, counseling, senior services
Provides advocacy regarding evictions , and also helps people understand their rights
Client Criteria:
Anyone with a question can call
Fund is open
Tel: 800-334-3047 http://www.magoodneighbor.org/
Emergency Money:
Requests for assistance go through the
Salvation Army
$250 grant per household per heating season, regardless of amount owed (grants are paid directly to the vendor)
Assistance with energy bills
Client Criteria:
Proof of income required .
MA residents
Only for people who are not eligible for state or federal assistance
How to Apply:
Call the Local Salvation Army Service Center, if unsure of local center call 339-502-5900
For help, contact o 1-800-262-1320 (serving area code
413); or o 1-800-334-3047 (serving area codes
508, 617, 781, and 978)
Clients can apply for stabilization funds at these sites

Suffolk County: Urban Edge
Limited funds available
Urban Edge
1542 Columbus Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
617-989-9300 ext. 300
Contact: Bill Credle 617-989-9320 or bcredle@urbanedge.org
Emergency Money:
Limited Morgan Stanley funds from
Barclay settlements
Assistance for homeowners who have lost their homes to foreclosure to regain rental housing
How to Apply:
Contact Bill Credle at 617-989-9320 to apply
Documents required with application: support letter from Urban Edge, Driver’s license, hardship letter, budget, credit reports, invoices, rental lease agreement, one month pay stubs, two months bank statements, prior year tax return, notice of eviction, mortgage and note
Norfolk County: Boston Community Capital
Funding available
Boston Community Capital
General Manager, SUN Initiative
56 Warren Street
Boston, MA 02119
855-604-HOME (4663) http://www.bostoncommunitycapital.org/forecl osure-relief
Contact: Rachael M. Dorr at 617-933-5873 or
RDorr@bostoncommunitycapital.org
Emergency Money:
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Foreclosure assistance
Client Criteria:
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Encouraged to apply if going through foreclosure, have an eviction due to foreclosure or have late mortgage payments
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Live in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or
Maryland
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Have a stable income
How to Apply:
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Eligibility can be determined by calling
855-604-HOME (4663) or by completing the online intake form
Documents required:
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Last mortgage statements, including 2nd mortgage or home equity line
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Last bank statements
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Last 30 day pay stubs
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Last 2 years tax returns
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Loan and credit card information
NOAH (Neighborhood of Affordable Housing):
Funding available
143 Border Street, East Boston, MA
617-567-5882 http://noahcdc.org
Contact: Diana Franco, 617-418-8266 dfranco@noahcdc.org;
Carrie Tennant Esq. 617-418-8264 ctennant@noahcdc.org
Emergency Money:
Clients can be reimbursed for some or all of the following: o 1st month/last month’s rent o Security deposit (if required) o Moving expenses (truck, moving company, boxes, etc) o Past due utility bills (on a case by case basis)
Client Criteria:
Loss of primary residence after April 2010
(short sale or foreclosure)
Continue to reside in the state of MA
Provide proof of short sale or foreclosure, and relocating expenses
If client received monetary assistance directly from the lender, not eligible for program
Must provide copies and/or information last mortgage statement/letter from lender, mortgage information of the property, lease of property they have rented/are renting, cancelled checks provided for first/last month’s rent/security deposit

How to Apply:
Prefer referrals from organizations
Call 617-418-8263 about foreclosure prevention workshops and counseling
Funding Available
125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor,
Boston, MA 02111
MBHP Resource Line- 617-425-6700
Funding not to exceed $4000 in 12 months
Emergency Funding for:
Rent and Mortgage Arrearages
Rental Assistance
Utility arrearages
First and Last month’s rent, Security Deposit
Furniture
Medical expenses
Employment related transportation costs
Tenants with subsidized tenancies no more than 9 months’ of arrears
Client Criteria:
Applicant must be in housing crisis o Must provide documentation to prove the housing crisis (i.e. eviction, foreclosure, unfit for human habitation, overcrowding, shut off notice, domestic violence, etc.)
Live in, or moving to, Greater Boston area
Have one child under 21 (or pregnant)
Income at or below 50% AMI
If household receives assistance for rent arrears they must document proof of financial hardship such as medical expenses, loss of income, or other crisis. Verification disability affects ability to pay rent acceptable
If have current or former HomeBASE assistance check with caseworker
Documentation by assistance type:
Rental arrearage- copy of summary process summons and complaint, and court judgment or defaulted payment plan
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Mortgage arrearage- current mortgage statement and letter from lender indicating at least 30 days in arrears
Utility arrearage-copy of active utility bill and shut off notice
Security deposit/first/last- copy of lease for new unit or letter of intent to rent (must include move in date and start-up costs)
Employment related transportation
expenses- proof of employment and ownership of vehicle, proof of expenses
Other- proof of costs, fees, payments
Documentation collected on date of site
visit: ID and verification of social security number for all household members, proof of housing (proof of lease or rental agreement), proof of income (1 month of paystubs, public assistance), RAFT Housing
Plan
How to Apply:
Contact the Housing Consumer Education
Center Resource Line at 617-425-6700
Walk ins at MBHP are also acceptable
Monday-Friday 8:45-5
Take referrals from other agencies as well
Limited funding currently available
Roslindale House
120 Poplar Street
Roslindale, MA 02131 www.rogerson.org/
Contact: Giovanna Russo: 617-327-1503 x101
Emergency Money:
Fire / weather damage
Heating / oil
Moving expenses
Medical Equipment
One-time extraordinary expenses-applicant should call to verify if need applies
$300-400 per person
Not for rent /arrearage/utilities/deposits
Criteria for Grant:
Live in the City of Boston area
62 years or older

One time per extraordinary use
Low income (max income $33,750 or
$38,550 for couple)
Letter from clergy member, social worker, doctor verifying information in application
How to Apply:
Contact Giovanna Russo at 617-327-1503 x101 for application
Prefer referrals from agency, yet accept direct client applications as well
Funding available
889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Tel: 617-442-9322 F: 617-442-7825 info@rosiesplace.org
Contact: Advocacy Program
Emergency Money:
$25 help with Mass ID payments
No funding available for rental & utility assistance (funding expected to begin within the next few months)
Up to $500 available to Individuals / families
Food pantry available
Client Criteria
Female
Poor or homeless (no income guidelines)
Come in and met with an advocate within the last 6 months
Rent assistance documentation: Notice to
Quit, lease, documentation of situation
How to Apply:
Walk-in to schedule an appointment
No phone calls
Suggest guests come in to Rosie’s Place even if funding is not available(to get in the system)
Funding available
Boston City Hall, Room M5, Boston, MA 02201
Tel. 617-635-3692
Contact: Robin Charlotin
617-635-3692 robin.charlotin@cityofboston.gov
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Emergency Money:
Grant amounts vary up to $500
Assist with life crisis circumstances
Limited to a one-time gift per household
Client Criteria:
Boston resident
Funding available
P.O. Box 81925, Wellesley, MA 02481
Tel: 617-285-1900
Emergency Money:
Can help out of state move
Rent arrears, deposits, court order evictions, electricity (case by case basis, situation must be sustainable in the future, flexible)
Child care if parent working or in school
Funds go directly to vendor or landlord
Grants are max $600, but can also help look for additional funds at other agencies
Client Criteria:
Must be a survivor of domestic violence and out of the abusive relationship for 6 months
Drug & alcohol free for 6 months
How to Apply:
Only take calls from advocates (GBLS or another domestic violence advocate)
Advocate and client must fill out the online application together  after sending application, instructions sent for advocate to call to schedule a meeting o Recipients required to “pay forward” to three other women  must help three other women in some way
(babysitting, etc, does not need to be monetary aid) o Recipients required to fill out a survey about how they are doing a year after receiving grant
Advocate must be present at the interview
www.ccab.org
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As of June 2014 no funding, yet clients are encouraged to call every month and check in
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Many locations. Go to website to find which service center is closest to you.