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Hearth, Inc. - ending elder homelessness

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Hearth, Inc. - ending elder homelessness

Hearth is dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly. We house, prevent, and/or stabilize housing for individuals over 50.

We manage 228 units of permanent supportive housing and an Outreach program, which helps over 250 elders each year to find and succeed in housing of their own. Recently we partnered with the Corporation for Supportive Housing to create a National Initiative to End Elder Homelessness.

08/26/2026

Older adult homelessness doesn't take a season off, and nationally, it's on the rise.

According to HUD's 2025 Point-in-Time data, homelessness among adults 65 and older rose 6.8% nationally. Here in Boston, nearly 25% of our homeless population is already age 55 or older - often after rising housing costs or one unexpected expense turned stability into crisis.

That's why Hearth's Prevention team works year-round to help older adults stay housed before a crisis becomes homelessness.

If you or someone you know age 50+ is struggling to keep their home, Hearth may be able to help.

Housing. Outreach. Prevention. Together, they're how we help older adults find, and stay, home.

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Today we're celebrating our nonprofit friends and partners who transform compassion into action. Thank you all for the incredible work you do for our communities.

08/14/2026

We're seeking a dedicated Activity Coordinator Volunteer for our Hearth at Burroughs location! This role is all about fostering a sense of community and connection with residents through creative engaging programs. Visit https://ideali.st/dexQbN to learn more and apply.

08/13/2026

Not all housing is the same, and for older adults facing homelessness, the difference determines whether stability lasts. Shelter offers a bed for the night. Permanent supportive housing offers something else: a lease with no end date, paired with case management and healthcare coordination.

That combination is what moves someone from surviving to living, and it is the model our mission is built around.

Learn more at hearth-home.org.

08/07/2026

August feels like an ending to most of us. Backpacks in the windows, one more weekend at the beach, the light going earlier. For an older adult sleeping outside, August feels like a countdown. We're starting now on the homes people will move into this November. That work is already underway.

08/05/2026

The Brain Plasticity & Neuroimaging Lab at Boston University will be visiting our residents at Anna Bissonnette House this summer to raise awareness around Alzheimer's disease and healthy brain aging. We're grateful to for connecting with our community!

08/04/2026

Shelters offer a bed for the night. Permanent supportive housing offers a lease with your name on it.

Permanent supportive housing at Hearth pairs stable housing with on-site case management and healthcare coordination, so residents stay housed for good and can age with dignity and respect—without worrying about where they're going next.

Learn more about Hearth's model at https://hearth-home.org/

08/01/2026

Our friends at Goddard House were hard at work last week showcasing artwork from our very own Hearth residents! Their "The Places We Carry" series celebrated memories, imagination, and meaning for older adults across our community. Thank you for all you do!

07/31/2026

In her July CEO Corner, Hearth President and CEO Rhonda Pieroni reflects on what independence really means for older adults who have experienced homelessness. It is a locked door, a kitchen of one's own, and a schedule no one else controls. Read more about the continuum of care that makes it possible: https://hearth-home.org/what-independence-really-means/

07/30/2026

This July, you can do more than celebrate independence. You can help an older adult reclaim it.

Join the Kindling Club, our monthly giving community, and help keep doors opening all year long. Every recurring gift, at any level, moves another older adult from instability to a home of their own. 💛

hearth-home.org/donatetoday

Address

1640 Washington Street
Boston, MA
02118

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.hearth-home.org/

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