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
460
Hearth serves over 460 older adults in housing and supportive services across Greater Boston every year.
2989
Since its founding in 1991, Hearth has housed 2,989 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!
Newsletters
Year-End Newsletter: Our 2024 Journey and an Outlook to 2025
Our year-end newsletter is live, and it’s packed with heartwarming stories, impactful updates, and ways to support our mission. This issue highlights the inspiring journey of residents like Horace, who found safety and community ...
Events
Winter Walk 2025
Date:
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Charles Street & Beacon Street, Boston, MA, USA
Date:
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Charles Street & Beacon Street, Boston, MA, USA
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