Awards Received
2009: 2009 Social Innovator The Social Innovation Form named Hearth's Outreach Program a social innovator for its unique approach to addressing elder homelessness in the Greater Boston area. The organization won the Social Innovation Forum’s The Promise of Healthy Aging category, which was co-sponsored by Tufts Health Plan Foundation. |
2007: Citizens Bank Housing Hero For Hearth's commitment to ending elder homelessness in Greater Boston and "ensuring the elderly community has a safe and affordable place to call home." |
2006: Outstanding Community Service Partner  People Making a Difference recognized Hearth as "an outstanding
partner in informed and responsible community service" and was
"given in appreciation of the dedicated and loving care given
to Hearth residents, volunteers, and the additional clients we
service in our community." |
2006: 2006 Leadership Award  Each year the National Alliance to End
Homelessness recognizes one government agency, one private
corporation, and one nonprofit for their "achievements in the
struggle to end homelessness." Hearth received
the Leadership Award for the nonprofit sector. |
2005: Sixth Annual Healthcare and Aging Award  The American Society on Aging presents this award to organizations who have demonstrated high-quality innovative programs that enhance the health-related quality of life in older adults. |
2004: Out of the Blue Grant  This award - rarely given out by The Boston Foundation - recognizes “organizations that have demonstrated a high level of achievement in terms of strong and effective community leadership, outstanding quality of work, and an impressive history of accomplishment.” |
 2002: The Bishop Morris F. Arnold Award The Episcopal City Mission Diocese of Massachusetts confers their highest award to Hearth for its vision, commitment, competence and passion to provide housing to low income and homeless frail elders. |
2001: Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award
 Chosen as one of 12 finalists to receive the Maxwell Award for Excellence from the Fannie Mae Foundation. The award is for the production of affordable housing, in particular, the Ruth Cowin House, a home for nine low-income elders in Brookline. (link opens a PDF) |
| 2001-2000: Community Partnership Award Presented by AK Media/MA for Hearth’s outstanding work in the community assisting homeless elders. |
2000: Edward L. Cooper Award for Outstanding Neighborhood Based Senior Service Agency  Chosen for outstanding public service to the senior citizens of Boston. Presented by the City of Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly and Aging. |
2000: Brookline Preservation Award  Chosen for dedication to historic preservation of the Ruth Cowin House through efforts of repairing, restoring and maintaining the integrity of the properties of the Town of Brookline. |
1999: People Against the Tide Award  Presented by Health Care For All for
Hearth’s outstanding success making homes and health care available to homeless elders. |
1997: Award for Renovation and Design  Presented by the Boston Society of Architects to the Anna Bissonnette House – a former bread factory, now a home for 40 formerly homeless men and women. |
| 1996: Certificate of Special Recognition Presented by the Federal Housing Commission for Hearth’s commitment to improving the lives of elderly in Boston. |
| 1994: Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award Chosen for Excellence for Innovative Housing for Bishop Street, a single room occupancy home for nine women in Jamaica Plain. |