ABOUT
MISSION AND HISTORY
MISSION -
To end homelessness in Greater Boston by assisting individuals in obtaining housing and settling into the community, and by developing strategies to prevent homelessness before it starts.
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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 promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
Over the course of the last 27 years, HomeStart has helped to find permanent housing for more than 14,000 individuals living on the street and in shelters, and has prevented over 4,000 families from experiencing homelessness. HomeStart is uniquely positioned to dramatically reduce homelessness.
On any given night in Boston, there are 4,645 people experiencing homelessness: 1,591 individuals and 3,054 people in families. Over the course of a year, more than 15,000 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.
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.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Group Members
DEI Group membership rotates- If you're interested in joining, contact DEI@homestart.org
STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
HOUSING SEARCH
HOUSING RESOURCES
STABILIZATION
President and Executive Director
Deputy Director
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Director of Philanthropy
Director of Finance
Director of Human Resources
Director of Program Design and
Evaluation
Director of Community Engagement
Yulit Boyd
Office & Front Desk Admin.
Executive Assistant & HR Liaison
Communications and Development Coordinator
HMIS Coordinator
Rental Assistance Accounting Specialist
Development & Events Associate
Bethany Saxton
Accounting Specialist
Bob Sugerman
IT Manager
Director of Prevention
Lundi Brown
Reina Henriquez
Lauren Honigman
Kimberly McCraw
Shaquanna Pitts
Berline Robillard
Nidza Rodriguez
Jamillia Wilkins
Director of Housing Search- Cambridge
Director of Housing Search- Boston
Housing Search Program Manager
Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager
Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager
Cambridge Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager
HART Program Manager
Coordinated Entry Manager
Homeless Set Aside Administrator
Giovanni Acevedo
Tianna Bell
Shaina Berry-Cooper
Ronneshia Bolden
Markeysha Brown
Moises Cepeda
Andrew Cutone
Chanelia Dorest
Andy Edouard
Kerly Germain
Corry Greenler
Fatima Hassan
Tyjenaya Holmes
Carolyn Jennings
Alyssa Leaman
Christina Maiorano
Denise Martinez
Courtney McCann
Paula McChesney
Shawnii O'Brien
Shanyce Parker
Tiffany Perkins
Binx Perino
Noraitza Ruiz
Khelyia Serrano
Michael Swift
Shaquana Taylor
Kendrick Vargas
Dee Willis-Green
Director of Housing Stability Services
Leasing Manager
Rep Payee Manager
HQS Inspector
Mike Brown
Ruben Diniz
Lexi Figueroa
Monicka Hasan
Shelley Turnbaugh
Director of Housing Stability Services
Stabilization Data Manager
Stabilization Program Manager
Stabilization & Outreach Manager
Mary Amoo
Gia Bastien
Angel Brooks
Brother John Canty
Juana Cherif-Machichi
Sam Geheran
Hattie Hill
Katrina Hines
Albertha Lewis
Lourdes Ortiz
Kim Payne
Peggy Richmond
Edlin Silcott III
Iliana Silva
Leticia Smith-Watson
Johnathon Weathers
BOARD LEADERSHIP





MATT PRITCHARD
PRESIDENT
KENAN BIGBY
BOARD CHAIR
MATTHEW GOTTESDIENER
TREASURER
MARY MAHONEY
VICE CHAIR
MARIANNE AJEMIAN