Hearth currently owns and operates 228 units of permanent affordable housing
Hearth - ending elder homelessness through housing, outreach, prevention, and advocacy.
Hearth - ending elder homelessness through housing, outreach, prevention, and advocacy.
Scope of the Problem
The number of people aged 65 and above who are homeless will nearly triple over the next decade.
The number of people aged 65 and above who are homeless will nearly triple over the next decade.
Hearth's Impact
228
550
Hearth serves over 550 older adults in housing and supportive services across Greater Boston every year (Hearth Annual Report, 2019)
2,609
Since its founding in 1991, Hearth has housed 2,609 homeless and housing-insecure older adults through our permanent supported housing programs and outreach programs (as of 12/31/2019)
$14-20K
An analysis by Commonwealth Care Alliance of their clients in Hearth Housing found an average healthcare cost savings of $14-20K on an annual basis.
Inspire Action
When you contribute to Hearth, you are supporting our efforts to end and prevent homelessness for some of the most vulnerable older adults living in the Greater Boston area. Your contribution makes it possible for us to maintain our Outreach and Housing Programs. These programs provide comprehensive direct care, housing placement, and/or homelessness prevention services to almost 600 older adults each year.
Ways to Give
Furnishings Goods
Adopt-A-Room
Inspire Action
Volunteers play an important role at Hearth and we are excited to announce we have resumed in-person volunteer activities!
Our Donors
