Addressing Family Homelessness
in Massachusetts
22,000+
In 2024, 22,394 people in families with children were counted as experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. Thousands more went uncounted, living doubled-up, couch-surfing, or staying in cars and campgrounds.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress.
#4
Massachusetts has the fourth-highest housing wage in the country. To afford a two-bedroom apartment, you must earn $45.90 an hour—three times the state’s minimum wage.
Source: Out of Reach: Massachusetts report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. nlihc.org
+ 74%
Between 2023and 2024, the number of people in families with children experiencing homelessness increased by 74% in Massachusetts.
Source: "2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) Part 1." U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. huduser.gov.
101
how many hours a minimum wage worker in Massachusetts would have to work each week to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment at fair market rent.
Source: Out of Reach: Massachusetts report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. nlihc.org
How One Family Is
Making A Difference
Through our direct service programs and policy advocacy, One Family is committed to breaking down these barriers to ensure all Massachusetts families can access post-secondary education and stable careers. With improved education and career opportunities, families can increase their income, afford stable housing, and build assets for future generations.
​Together, We Can End Family Homelessness.
Your donation provides essential support for programs that offer access to education, career development, and financial literacy. Together, we can equip parents with the tools they need to build a secure future for themselves and their families.
