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Hearth, Inc. - ending elder homelessness

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Hearth, Inc. - ending elder homelessness

Hearth is dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly. We house, prevent, and/or stabilize housing for individuals over 50.

We manage 228 units of permanent supportive housing and an Outreach program, which helps over 250 elders each year to find and succeed in housing of their own. Recently we partnered with the Corporation for Supportive Housing to create a National Initiative to End Elder Homelessness.

04/24/2026

We have a critical opportunity to support funding to prevent older adult homelessness in the FY27 MA House budget. Amendments #1671 and #527 provide vital short-term housing bridge subsidies to keep low-income older adults securely housed.

These amendments put real resources behind the prevention work that keeps older adults safely housed. We need your help to get them passed.

Please take 1 minute to ask your Rep for their support: https://tinyurl.com/fy27housebudget

04/23/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available. Last year, Hearth served a record 633 older adults across our Housing, Outreach, and Prevention programs; an 11% increase from the year before. Inside the report, you will meet Anthony, who spent over 26 years without stable housing, and Tony, who was handed the keys to his own apartment within days of returning to a shelter. Their stories are proof of what's possible when older adults have a safe place to call home. Read the full report here: https://hearth-home.org/annual-report-2025/

04/22/2026

Happy ! We’re sharing our deepest thanks to the volunteers who help drive our mission here at Hearth. One great example comes from our volunteers Safiya, Tariq, and Marley. When asked why he volunteers at Hearth, Tariq shared that, “Working with older adults is like being a kid and receiving an adult sized jacket. At first it seems too big, but over time, you learn the jacket fits just right.” You can read more about Tariq, Safiya, and Marley in our recent blog post: https://hearth-home.org/volunteer-appreciation-week/ FriendshipWorks

04/20/2026

Spring is often framed as a season of renewal.

But renewal is hard to reach without housing, safety, and stability.

At Hearth, we believe every older adult deserves more than survival. They deserve the support needed to adjust, recover, and move forward with dignity.

04/17/2026

Yesterday's Annual Meeting at the Kroc Center was a morning worth celebrating. We honored this year's Hearth Housing Champion Award recipients, discussed the state of affordable, supportive housing in Massachusetts, and reflected on the growing need for our work. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

04/14/2026

Rainy spring days can be inconvenient for some of us. For older adults experiencing homelessness, they can be dangerous.

Wet clothing, cold nights, and prolonged exposure create serious risks, especially for older adults already managing health vulnerabilities.

The season changes. The need does not.

04/10/2026

Support is not always about a big intervention. Sometimes it's about a specific adjustment that helps someone feel safe.

A new resident entering Hearth housing could not sleep because it was too quiet and the bed was too soft. After so much instability, comfort did not feel normal. Hearth responded with a firmer mattress and a noise machine to help the resident adjust and transition to their new home.

That is what responsive care looks like. Listening. Adapting. Supporting each person with compassion and dignity.

04/09/2026

There is still time to join us for Hearth's 2026 Annual Meeting. Hear from our honored guest speaker Joyce Tavon, CEO of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance, reflect on a year of our mission in action, and help us celebrate this year's Hearth Housing Champion Award recipients. Register and learn more at hearth-home.org/2026-annual-meeting

04/08/2026

Hearth is looking for a dedicated Representative Payee Volunteer to assist our residents at Anna Bissonnette House with managing their finances and ensuring their needs and responsibilities are being met. Visit https://hearth-home.org/volunteer-with-hearth/ to learn more!

04/06/2026

Because of our Winter Walk supporters, Hearth raised more than $50,000 to help protect older adults through an unpredictable winter.

We are grateful for every donor, walker, and supporter who showed up.

But the work continues. Winter may be behind us, yet the unpredictability older adults face does not end with the season.

Spring brings new risks. Hearth will keep adjusting to meet them.

04/05/2026

From our home to yours: Happy Easter! Today, we're most grateful for our staff, volunteers, friends, and supporters that make our critical work possible. Because of you, we served more older adults than ever before in 2025. With your help, we will continue to do so this year and beyond.

04/02/2026

The weather has been unpredictable lately. For older adults facing homelessness, housing instability is even more unpredictable and far more dangerous.

In this month’s CEO Corner, Hearth President and CEO Rhonda Pieroni reflects on a simple truth: nobody predicts they are going to become homeless. And for many older adults, even one sudden disruption can put housing, health, and safety at risk.

At Hearth, our work is about more than shelter. It is about adjusting to real human needs in real time so older adults can remain housed with dignity. Read more at https://hearth-home.org/ceo-corner-when-life-changes-without-warning-hearth-adjusts/

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1640 Washington Street
Boston, MA
02118

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.hearth-home.org/

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Hearth provides services to almost 600 elders who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. All of our programs are designed to help elders succeed in their housing and breaking the cycle of homelessness.

We operate 174 units of permanent supportive housing and an Outreach program, which helps over 250 elders each year to find and succeed in housing of their own. Recently we partnered with the Corporation for Supportive Housing to create a National Initiative to End Elder Homelessness.