​HomeStart is a leading provider of housing services for people who are currently experiencing homelessness, who have recently moved from homelessness to housing, or who are at risk of becoming homeless by way of eviction. We are a dynamic, innovative non-profit agency committed to ending a preventing homelessness.

Over the course of the last 30+ years, HomeStart has helped to find permanent housing for more than 17,000 individuals living on the street and in shelters, and has prevented over 7,000 families from experiencing homelessness.  HomeStart is uniquely positioned to dramatically reduce homelessness.

​

On any given night in Boston, there are 5,506 people experiencing homelessness: 2,122 individuals and 3,384 people in families. Over the course of a year, more than 17,975 people will experience homelessness in Boston, and local, state, and federal sources will spend over $200M in emergency services to address the problem in Boston. (Sources: Mass Annual Homeless Census, Homelessness Statistics Massachusetts: 2024 Insights, City of Boston FY26 Budget)

​

HomeStart serves thousands of people each year in the Greater Boston Area.  Our clients include single parents and their children, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  All of them are living at or below the poverty line.