Homelessness
Prevention

Homelessness
Prevention

HomeSafe is Interfaith Social Servicesā€™ financial assistance and homelessness prevention program. It is called HomeSafe because every year it helps keep hundreds of South Shore Massachusetts families and children ā€œsafe at homeā€ rather than becoming homeless. Some of the services available to eligible clients include: budget counseling, information referral, financial assistance with overdue rent, and utilities assistance.

Need Assistance?

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  • This program serves residents of these South Shore Massachusetts towns: Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth. Unfortunately, we are unable to serve those that live outside of this region.

  • If you need financial assistance with rent to prevent eviction, utilities to prevent shut-off, budget counseling or help with medical expenses please call 617-773-6203 ext.16 at 9am on Monday-Thursday mornings.

Additional Resources

Interfaith highly recommends applying for these additional financial assistance resources:

TheĀ Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)Ā program may provide income-eligible households in Massachusetts with up to $7,000 to help with rental and utility arrears. Please go to Apply for RAFT - Mass.gov Ā for more information including qualification criteria and a link to apply.

ForĀ heating and energy assistance, please take a look at the programs available from the Department of Housing and Community Development:Ā https://www.mass.gov/service-details/learn-about-home-energy-assistance-liheap