Community Resources

Housing Help, Shelter, and Protection from Eviction

The One Family team has compiled a list of housing resources for Massachusetts residents, including help paying rent/mortgage, entering/leaving shelter, paying utilities, protection from eviction, and more.

Housing help for Boston residents

Residents of the City of Boston who are experiencing a housing crisis may call the Office of Housing Stabilization at 617-635-4200. 

Eviction help for Boston residents

Residents of the City of Boston facing possible eviction can attend a weekly virtual legal clinic held by the Office of Housing Stability. To sign up, click the link below.

Mass 2-1-1

Dial 2-1-1 or (877) 211-6277 any day or time to speak with someone who can connect you with a wide range of resources in your community, government benefits, service providers and support groups. The online directory below is an information resource for emergency food, rent, help paying your heating and utility bills, mental health counseling, health programs, public health and safety services, child care referrals, job resources, and other help for individuals, parents and families.

Tenants' Rights

Tenants' rights resources from Mass Legal Help for public housing and landlord-owned buildings. For public housing, visit https://bit.ly/tenants-rights-public-housing. For landlord-owned buildings, visit https://bit.ly/tenants-rights-landlord.

Great Starts

Great Starts is the new city-wide platform designed to offer families a streamlined, simplified dashboard of all of their childcare and education options for children birth to five in the City of Boston. Click the link for more information.

A Career Guide for Moms Re-Entering the Workforce

This piece provides a guide to returning to the workforce as a full-time mom. It includes advice on topics such as: - understanding the current job market - bolstering your resume - writing a cover letter - preparing for job interviews

Medical debt relief

Visit the site below to access a list of resources that may assist in reducing medical debt.

Craigslist

To find free items being given away in your area, follow the below instructions: 1. Visit Craigslist.com 2. Click on your geographic region 3. Under "for sale," click "free."

The Freecycle Network

The Freecycle Network is a grassroots & entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own towns. The aim is to increase reuse and keep quality items out of landfills.

Free Money In Your Pocket

Thousands of dollars could be waiting for you, in the form of "refundable tax credits" - i.e., state and federal tax credits that actually put money right in your pocket (or your bank account). All you have to do is file your state and federal tax returns, even if you typically don't earn enough to be required to file. Filing your tax return costs nothing, and free help is available. To claim your money, start by visiting findyourfunds.org. Examples: Family with one child = you may be entitled to receive up to $7,503. Family with two children = you may be entitled to receive up to $13,066. Family with three children = you may be entitled to receive up to $16,132. Note: These are the maximum dollar amounts for families with one, two and three children - you may qualify for less than the maximum.