HomeStart

HomeStart Helping unhoused and eviction-threatened neighbors to find, secure and maintain a place to call home.

At HomeStart, we believe that access to safe, stable housing is fundamental to that freedom. When families are displaced...
06/19/2026

At HomeStart, we believe that access to safe, stable housing is fundamental to that freedom. When families are displaced or unhoused, they cannot access the opportunities that make communities thrive, such as education, employment, health, and connection.

We are committed to advancing housing equity and ensuring that every family has a place to call home.

This Juneteenth, we honor the resilience of generations past and the work still ahead to build communities where everyone can thrive.

Yesterday, The Community Housing Assistance Fund (CHAF) Kickoff brought together realtors, supporters, and community par...
06/12/2026

Yesterday, The Community Housing Assistance Fund (CHAF) Kickoff brought together realtors, supporters, and community partners and together, we raised $65,000 (including a $20,000 match!) to help families cover move-in costs.

The heat didn’t stop anyone from showing up. Neither did the ask.

Attendees stuffed welcome home kits, wrote letters that will go to clients, and honored the legacy of David Pap a longtime supporter whose wife accepted a beautiful award on his behalf.

This is what community looks like when it shows up for home.

Thank you to everyone who came, gave, and packed a kit. 💜

This is what a Welcome Home Package looks like. 🏠💜Also known as a Home Starter Kit usually given in a duffle bag but pho...
06/02/2026

This is what a Welcome Home Package looks like. 🏠💜

Also known as a Home Starter Kit usually given in a duffle bag but photographed in a container here filled with essentials like dish towels, kitchen utensils, soap, and cleaning supplies.

For clients transitioning out of homelessness, an empty apartment can feel overwhelming. These aren’t just household items. They’re necessities that often fall outside a tight budget.

With permission, we’re sharing a photo of one of our clients receiving their kit. We’re not sharing their name just the hope and dignity this moment represents.

Want to help? You can host an assembly event at your office, donate supplies, or fund a kit (~$200 each). DM us to learn more or visit our website for more details.

Yesterday, the development team gathered with some of our incredible client Advocates and finance staff to say a very si...
05/22/2026

Yesterday, the development team gathered with some of our incredible client Advocates and finance staff to say a very simple but sincere thank you.

Because ICycle planning is demanding. Two long cold days in February, a ton of moving parts. And they showed up anyway not just as volunteers, but as riders. Extra hands, extra heart, extra energy.

Our Executive Director Matt Pritchard couldn’t be there in person, but he left us a video message reminding us exactly why we do this work.

We shared tacos. We shared gratitude. And we celebrated the people who show up for our clients in more ways than one.

Thank you. 💜

Pizza. Partnership. Purpose.🍕🫶✨Since 2023, the Powerful PA’s have raised over $5,500 for HomeStart. But here’s what we r...
05/21/2026

Pizza. Partnership. Purpose.🍕🫶✨

Since 2023, the Powerful PA’s have raised over $5,500 for HomeStart. But here’s what we remember most about yesterday’s appreciation lunch:

Good laughs & talks about the families their support helped house, stabilize, & keep safe.

Because of them:

• 1,500+ households
• 1,000+ family stabilized
• 1,392+ evictions prevent prevented

That’s approximately 8,000 households impacted. And they’re already signed up to ride again at our 20th anniversary ICycle 2027.

This is what partnership looks like. Years of showing up. Years of impact. Years of pizza.🍕☺️

A family finds an apartment. They have a voucher. They’re ready to move in. But they can’t. Why? First month’s rent. Sec...
05/06/2026

A family finds an apartment. They have a voucher. They’re ready to move in. But they can’t. Why? First month’s rent. Security deposit. Moving costs.
Thousands of dollars stand between them and home.

This is the gap CHAF fills. 🧩

3,000+ Households helped. Since 1999, CHAF has helped Cambridge and Boston families cover the costs that stand between t...
04/27/2026

3,000+ Households helped.

Since 1999, CHAF has helped Cambridge and Boston families cover the costs that stand between them and a stable home, including first month’s rent, security deposits, and moving fees. It saves cities millions. It changes lives. And it’s powered by community banks and local realtors. This year’s goal: $100,000.

See the full story, then visit our website to help us get there.

04/24/2026

A look back at last year’s CHAF Kickoff. 🌸🏠

Every spring, our community comes together to launch the Community Housing Assistance Fund (CHAF) campaign—helping families across Cambridge and Boston cover the high upfront costs of moving into a stable home.

Security deposits. First and last month’s rent. Moving costs.

These aren’t just expenses. They’re barriers. And CHAF removes them.

Learn how to get involved at www.homestart.org/CHAF

This is what CHAF does. 👇Security deposits. First and last month’s rent. Moving costs. Utility debts.For families experi...
04/22/2026

This is what CHAF does. 👇

Security deposits. First and last month’s rent. Moving costs. Utility debts.

For families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, these upfront costs can feel impossible. That’s where the Community Housing Assistance Fund (CHAF) steps in.

Founded by local realtors and community banks, CHAF helps cover the high initial costs of moving into a safe, stable home—so families can focus on rebuilding, not just surviving.

This spring, you can get involved.

Visit www.homestart.org/CHAF

26.2 Miles. Countless dollars raised. Even more lives changed. For years, Team HomeStart runners took on the Boston Mara...
04/15/2026

26.2 Miles. Countless dollars raised. Even more lives changed.

For years, Team HomeStart runners took on the Boston Marathon not for glory, but for home.🏡🫶

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