4 Resources
EOHLC (formerly DHCD) at 100 Cambridge Street administers state public housing, the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, RAFT emergency assistance, and the Emergency Assistance family shelter program. Mothers facing eviction or homelessness can call 617-573-1100 weekdays 8:45am-5pm to get routed to the right program; many programs are administered through regional housing agencies.
617-573-1100 · 100 Cambridge St, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
MRVP is Massachusetts's state-funded mobile and project-based rental voucher program — distinct from federal Section 8 — supplementing rent for very-low-income households. Wait lists are administered through regional housing agencies and local housing authorities. Call EOHLC at 617-573-1100 weekdays 8:45am-5pm to find your nearest administering agency. Free to apply.
617-573-1100 · 100 Cambridge St, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
Metro Housing Boston at 1411 Tremont Street administers Section 8 and MRVP vouchers, RAFT and HomeBASE emergency funds, and homelessness prevention services across 30 cities and towns in greater Boston. Mothers facing a notice to quit can call 617-859-0400 weekdays 9am-5pm for immediate eviction-prevention triage. Free for income-eligible households.
617-859-0400 · 1411 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
Rosie's Place at 889 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End was the country's first emergency shelter for women, founded in 1974. The campus offers meals, overnight shelter, advocacy, ESOL, and the Women's Education Center — no intake paperwork required for meals or day services. Call 617-442-9322; the shelter operates 24/7 and walk-ins are welcome for meals.
617-442-9322 · 889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118