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 homelessness 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.
STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
HOUSING SEARCH
HOUSING RESOURCES
STABILIZATION
President and Executive Director
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Chief Programs Officer
Director of Philanthropy
Director of Finance
Director of Program Design and
Evaluation
Director of Community Engagement
Executive Assistant & HR Liaison
Communications and Development Coordinator
Rental Assistance Accounting Specialist
Development & Events Associate
Donor Engagement Coordinator
Yulit Boyd
Office & Front Desk Admin.
Bethany Saxton
Accounting Specialist
Bob Sugerman
IT Manager
Director of Prevention
Lundi Brown
Reina Henriquez
Lauren Honigman
Kimberly McCraw
Shanyce Parker
Shaquanna Pitts
Berline Robillard
Nidza Rodriguez
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
Giovanni Acevedo
Ronneshia Bolden
Diedra James
Alyssa Leaman
Paula McChesney
Cassidy Osorio
Binx Perino
Sade Shaw
Lisa Tejeda
Shaina Berry-Cooper
Kendrick Mejia-Vargas
Tony Xelhua
Tianna Bell
Kaylin Brown
Andy Edouard
Corry Greenler
Carolyn Jennings
Ronicia Kennerly
Christina Maiorano
Denise Martinez
Danielle Morris
Director of Housing Stability Services
Leasing Manager
Rep Payee Manager
Belinda Leick
Monicka Hasan
HQS Inspector
Shelley Turnbaugh
Mike Brown
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
Sitar Terrass-Shah
Jasmine Perez
Leticia Smith-Watson
Jonathon Weathers
Roslyn Webb
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Group Members
Monicka Hasan
Maggie Howard
Loretta Jackson
DEI Group membership is rotating,
with members joining for 6-9 month terms.
BOARD LEADERSHIP
MATT PRITCHARD
PRESIDENT
KENAN BIGBY
BOARD CHAIR
MATTHEW GOTTESDIENER
TREASURER
MARY MAHONEY
VICE CHAIR
MARIANNE AJEMIAN