Metro Housing Boston

You are invited to a Zoom Workshop: How Do I Stretch My Pay? Workshop Event
When: September 11, 2024 05:30 -7:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-mtqzIiH9bVgdCdxsDU2vupFSc2twKY

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This workshop is FREE and will cover topics such as:

*How to Develop a Practice Spending Plan
*Strategies for making choices based on priorities
*Learn how to prioritize spending
*Techniques for supporting long term success

Not surprising to locals, Boston was ranked one of the most expensive places to live in the world. Hear what Metro Housing Executive Director Chris Norris has to say about this topic in an interview with NBC10 Boston:

Boston is among the top 5 most expensive places to live in the world It’s no secret that Boston is an expensive place to live relative to other cities in the United States, but it’s also making its mark on the world stage, according to data site Numbeo. According to Numbeo’s Cost of Living Index by City 2024 Mid-Year, Boston ranked fifth most expensive, behind ...

A big thank you to Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar for successfully raising over $700 for Metro Housing Boston through their Charity Margarita program during the month of July! Your support not only helps us provide affordable homes to Greater Boston residents but also spotlights our critical mission to prevent homelessness in the region.

Want to join us in making a difference? Learn about how you or your business can get involved here: https://www.metrohousingboston.org/ways-to-give/

Thinking of making your home more accessible? Here are 5 benefits of applying to the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP)!

1. Massachusetts State-Funded
2. 0% interest loans
3. No monthly payments
4. Customize your accessibility modifications
5. Increase accessibility & safety in your home

Learn more and see how you can benefit today!

www.cedac.org/hmlp

Data shows 30% of unhoused adults at emergency shelters and day programs in Boston are 55 and over. In a recent Boston Herald op-ed, Metro Housing Boston’s Felisha Marshall highlights how our Specialized Intensive Programs and Services Project (SIPS) is tackling this situation head on and putting individuals like our client, Cynthia, on a path to stability.

With the support of partners like Senior Whole Health of Massachusetts, we are helping those in our community rebuild their lives with dignity and compassion.

Read the full piece here: https://www.metrohousingboston.org/in-the-news/marshall-it-takes-a-community-to-help-homeless-seniors/

We are grateful to Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar for supporting Metro Housing Boston this July through their generous charity margarita program! Last night, Metro Housing staff got together at Loco for a beverage and to show their appreciation. There’s still time to visit Loco and support Metro Housing! Visit Loco’s South Boston and Fenway locations before the end of the month: https://www.locotacoshops.com/

Reminder: Registration for our annual event Champions of Housing is open! The event honors Greater Boston’s biggest names in affordable housing development who share the goal to help all residents in the region find economic security and improved quality of life. Funds raised will help Metro Housing mobilize a variety of resources. You won’t want to miss it!

To learn more and register, visit: https://www.metrohousingboston.org/events/special-events/coh-2024-celebration/

Have you ever consider these projects? Check out these amazing home modifications made possible by the Massachusetts Home Modification Loan Program! From ramps to grab bars, the program makes homes safer and more accessible. cedac.org/hmlp

Looking for a way to beat the heat this week? Visit Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar for a refreshing beverage and support a great cause! For the month of July, Metro Housing Boston will be receiving proceeds from the generous charity margarita program at Loco's South Boston and Fenway locations. Metro Housing Boston's drink is called "Pink Skies".

Find out more at https://www.locotacoshops.com/

Are you looking for an income-restricted home or apartment, check out our for all your affordable housing needs! The City of Boston's Metrolist has income-restricted apartments and houses on it. Find your new home today on our user-friendly website: ➡️ https://ow.ly/uxQe50Qe3XM.

For the month of July, Metro Housing Boston will be receiving proceeds from the generous charity margarita program at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar's South Boston and Fenway locations! Please visit them for delicious food, drinks, and good times. Metro Housing Boston's drink is called "PINK SKIES" and it is delicious!

Find out more at https://www.locotacoshops.com/

Join the City of Boston's Office of Housing Stability and Affirmative Marketing team for an in-person Housing Search Workshop this Thursday, 7/11 at 6pm at the Grove Hall Library. Get your questions answered and find income-restricted housing! RSVP for the Workshop here: https://ow.ly/uN3i50StfKz

Are you looking for income-restricted housing in ? The City of Boston's has a wide range of income-restricted apartments and homes waiting for you. Start your search today and find your next budget-friendly home here: https://www.boston.gov/metrolist 🏠

Love dining out and supporting a great cause? For the month of July, you can do both at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar! Metro Housing Boston will be receiving proceeds from the community cocktail program at Loco’s South Boston and Fenway locations. Please visit them for delicious food, drinks, and good times. Look for our name on the menu!

Find out more at https://www.locotacoshops.com/

Registration for our annual event Champions of Housing is now open! The event honors Greater Boston’s biggest names in affordable housing development who share the goal to help all residents in the region find economic security and improved quality of life. Funds raised will help Metro Housing mobilize a variety of resources. You won’t want to miss it! To learn more and register, visit: https://www.metrohousingboston.org/events/special-events/coh-2024-celebration/

For the second year in a row, we’ve received an amazing shipment from Bombas that will be distributed to our participants. We are so happy to be a part of the community!

Mark your calendars! Registration for our annual event Champions of Housing begins one week from today. The event honors Greater Boston’s biggest names in affordable housing development who share the goal to help all residents in the region find economic security and improved quality of life. Funds raised will help Metro Housing mobilize a variety of resources. You won’t want to miss it! To learn more and register, visit: https://www.metrohousingboston.org/events/special-events/coh-2024-celebration/

Due to a staff training, Metro Housing's office will close at noon on Thursday, June 20. We apologize for any inconvenience.

You are invited to a Zoom Workshop: Demystifying Credit.
When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 5:30-7:00 PM

Register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-mpqDorH9ULLq10nKXFqbuCG9TUqYh-

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Some things covered in the workshop:
• Understanding credit score is and how it is calculated
• Learn how to access your credit report
• Learn about (free) tools for managing credit
Strategies for how to establish (good) or improve credit