Hearth, Inc. - ending elder homelessness

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.

A huge thank you to the Princeton Association of New England for organizing holiday cards for Hearth's residents! Thanks...
12/29/2025

A huge thank you to the Princeton Association of New England for organizing holiday cards for Hearth's residents! Thanks to their hard work, along with the community groups that contributed, each Hearth resident received a handmade holiday card.

Hearth has a brand new account on Bluesky! Follow us at -inc.bsky.social over there to stay up to date on Hearth updates...
12/26/2025

Hearth has a brand new account on Bluesky! Follow us at -inc.bsky.social over there to stay up to date on Hearth updates, events, and other happenings.

We'd like to thank several in-kind donors who made the holidays even more special for Hearth's residents through a recen...
12/24/2025

We'd like to thank several in-kind donors who made the holidays even more special for Hearth's residents through a recent holiday market, hosted at our Anna Bissonnette House. Thank you to LeadingAge for providing socks to all of our residents, SkinCare Physicians for hosting a drive for winter clothing and personal care essentials, and the anonymous group of "secret elves" for their generous donation of handmade jewelry and potted plants. You can make our residents' holidays warmer by making a winter clothing donation today. If you're interested, please contact Hayden Kane at hkane@hearth-home.org.

This holiday season, we are incredibly grateful for the volunteers, donors, and neighbors who help us make home a realit...
12/22/2025

This holiday season, we are incredibly grateful for the volunteers, donors, and neighbors who help us make home a reality for so many. From our Hearth family to yours, we wish you a season filled with peace, comfort, and joy.

This week, Hearth residents at our Anna Bissonnette House site celebrated the holidays with their annual holiday party. ...
12/19/2025

This week, Hearth residents at our Anna Bissonnette House site celebrated the holidays with their annual holiday party. Residents enjoyed food, drinks, and of course, dessert! Each of Hearth's permanent supportive housing sites will have their own holiday party. All residents across every site also received a holiday gift!

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on everything this community makes possible for older adults facing homelessn...
12/17/2025

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on everything this community makes possible for older adults facing homelessness. Your support keeps older adults safely housed, healthy, and connected.

If you’re planning a year-end gift, please consider Hearth. Every contribution strengthens the programs our residents rely on.

Link: https://hearth-home.org/donatetoday/

Nothing spreads holiday cheer like a holiday market. That was the theme of the recent Community Day made possible by Loo...
12/12/2025

Nothing spreads holiday cheer like a holiday market. That was the theme of the recent Community Day made possible by Loomis, Sayles & Company, hosted at Hearth's Four Corners site. Residents from all of our Hearth sites participated in this joyous event. Together with Loomis Sayles team members, they played bingo and other games, enjoyed baked goods and warm drinks, and visited the holiday market for free household essentials. Thank you to Loomis Sayles for presenting this fantastic event and spreading cheer for our community!

A huge thank you to SkinCare Physicians for their very generous skincare product and clothing drive, that resulted in hu...
12/11/2025

A huge thank you to SkinCare Physicians for their very generous skincare product and clothing drive, that resulted in hundreds of items generously donated to Hearth residents. These items will be directly distributed to residents at all Hearth sites during the holidays. Thank you again to everyone who donated items, and to Skincare Physicians for holding this very generous drive.

Thank you to everyone who supported Hearth this Giving Tuesday. Your generosity fuels our mission to end older adult hom...
12/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported Hearth this Giving Tuesday. Your generosity fuels our mission to end older adult homelessness and ensures our residents receive the dignity, stability, and community they deserve. As we close out the year, your continued support, whether through donations, volunteerism, or by spreading the word, helps us move closer to a future where every older adult has a safe place to call home. Thank you for standing with us.

Meet Holly, one of the newest residents at Hearth!For decades, Holly had a successful career as a controller. But after ...
12/04/2025

Meet Holly, one of the newest residents at Hearth!

For decades, Holly had a successful career as a controller. But after unexpectedly becoming a person with a disability, she was forced to stop working, which eventually led to her experiencing homelessness.

Before Hearth, Holly spent over a year in a shelter. She lived in fear of her belongings being taken, even sleeping with her sneakers on so they wouldn't be stolen.
When Holly first walked into her new apartment, the feeling was one of overwhelming relief. “I actually couldn’t believe it that it was finally happening,” she recalls. “I was going to have my own keys to my own place".

Now, she is settling into her new, quiet life. “I love it,” she says. “It’s been peaceful... I don’t have to worry about people taking my stuff".

We are so thrilled that Holly has found the peace, security, and dignity she deserves at Hearth.

Read Holly's Full Story here: https://hearth-home.org/aging-with-dignity-holly-finds-stability-at-hearth/

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to celebrate generosity and supporting others. Many of our residents arrive at Hearth wit...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to celebrate generosity and supporting others.

Many of our residents arrive at Hearth with very few belongings. Others struggle to
afford groceries, medications, or transportation while living on fixed incomes.

Your Giving Tuesday gift helps fill these gaps through contributions that provide
immediate support:

● Welcome Home Gift – helps furnish a resident’s new apartment
● Gratitude Meal Gift – provides groceries for a week
● Care & Comfort Gift – supports medication and health needs
● Safe Travels Gift – ensures access to medical care and essentials

You can make your gift today at hearth-home.org/donatetoday.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of Boston’s older adults.

Heating and utility costs continue to rise. Older adults living on fixed incomes are hithardest.This Giving Tuesday, a C...
12/02/2025

Heating and utility costs continue to rise. Older adults living on fixed incomes are hit
hardest.

This Giving Tuesday, a Care & Comfort Gift ($75) helps cover essential costs like
prescriptions, hygiene items, and winter necessities.

Your gift helps keep our residents safe and warm.

Support today at hearth-home.org/donatetoday

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1640 Washington Street
Boston, MA
02118

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

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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.