Heading Home

Mark your calendars! Housewarming is right around the corner– we hope to see you there April 2nd. You’re not going to want to miss this year’s event! Interested in getting involved in Housewarming as a partner or sponsor? Check out our website or reach out to development@headinghomeinc.org for more information.

In the last week, there have been broad discussions about shelter safety, crime, and state-funding for those facing homelessness. Read GBH's article to get the facts about emergency response within emergency assistance family shelters: https://lnkd.in/e4ezTpax

A place to call home is vital for families and individuals looking to build a fulfilling life. We’re working to make sure that all our neighbors across Eastern Massachusetts have that opportunity.

Your continued support for Heading Home makes a real difference in the lives of our neighbors across Eastern Massachusetts.

We’ve been blown away by your support this holiday season. To all our partners, neighbors, and generous supporters, thank you for everything.

As part of our 2024 annual holiday season corporate giving, ORIX Corporation USA and our subsidiaries Boston Financial, Lument, and NXT Capital are donating a total of $250,000 to 17 local community-focused and national non-profit organizations that are working hard to address hunger, homelessness, and children’s needs. We remain committed to continuing our mission of giving back to the communities where we live and do business. We would like to spotlight the following wonderful organizations, including many of our ongoing volunteer activity partners, for all they do to help those in under-resourced communities, especially during this holiday season: Boston: The Greater Boston Food Bank, New England Center and Home for Veterans, Heading Home, Columbus: YMCA of Central Ohio, Dot’s Tots, Huckleberry House, Inc., Chicago: Blessings in a Backpack, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago Youth Centers, Dallas: Crossroads Community Services, North Texas Food Bank, Community Partners of Dallas, New York: The Child Center of NY, Crossroads Community Services NYC, Food Bank For New York City, National: Covenant House International, and Feeding America. Click to learn more about these organizations: https://lnkd.in/grsZfnTC #CSR #Community 

We’re hiring for a Director of Community Support Program for Homeless Individuals, a role that is instrumental in our mission to end homelessness in Eastern Massachusetts. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eHizdaHY

In case you missed it– our CEO, Danielle Ferrier, MBA, LICSW joined Boston Neighborhood Network Media recently to talk about the work we’re doing to end homelessness in Eastern Massachusetts. Listen to the full conversation about affordable housing, homelessness, and the services we offer to help provide a path to self sufficiency: https://lnkd.in/exy7F6J9

Thanks to our amazing donors, volunteers, and partners, we’ve had a busy few weeks to start the holiday season! From your support on #GivingTuesday, to up & out moves, and our volunteer events with AEW, MBTA, and Northern Bank– you’ve helped us make a profound impact on the lives of our clients so far this winter. We couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you EY! Last month, as part of EY’s company-wide Connect Day, volunteers from EY’s Boston office visited our Bay State site to help set up a Recreation/Family room. EY has partnered with Heading Home for multiple Connect Days throughout the years, and we always look forward to welcoming their volunteers.