Hearth currently owns and operates 228 units of permanent affordable housing
Hearth - ending elder homelessness through housing, outreach, prevention, and advocacy.
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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.
Homeless adults in their 50s have geriatric conditions such as vision impairment, incontinence, and frequent falls at rates akin to those of their housed counterparts who are twenty years older.
Nearly 25% of the adult homeless population in Boston are age 55 or older
20% of Americans over age 50 have no retirement savings
Hearth's Impact
228
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Hearth serves over 550 older adults in housing and supportive services across Greater Boston every year.
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Since its founding in 1991, Hearth has housed 3,063 homeless and housing-insecure older adults through our permanent supported housing programs and outreach programs.
$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.
Inspire Action
Volunteers play an important role at Hearth and we are excited to announce we have resumed in-person volunteer activities!
News
Massachusetts Releases Its First-Ever Comprehensive Housing Plan—What It Means for Older Adults
For the first time in state history, Massachusetts has released a comprehensive housing plan to address the growing housing crisis. The A Home for Everyone plan, announced by Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim ...
Events
Winter Walk 2025 – UPDATE
Date:
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:
210 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Date:
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location:
210 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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