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Homelessness Task Force

Purpose

The objectives of the Homelessness Task Force (HTF) are to:

  • increase understanding about homelessness and,
  • promote effective policies and programs to reduce homelessness through advocacy and education

What We Do

Education:

  • Sponsor free Educational Forums for residents of the city to increase understanding of homelessness and highlight the work ongoing by elected officials and non-profit organizations to prevent and treat homelessness.
  • Maintain a website with information about upcoming events, opportunities to volunteer & contribute, and educational information about homelessness and the efforts to prevent and treat homelessness.

Advocacy:

  • Actively advocate for services to prevent and reduce homelessness throughout Boston and Massachusetts including the addition of new supportive and affordable housing.
  • Partner with homelessness service providers to support their mission and provide information about their services to Boston residents.

Committee Chair

Kathy Young
Elisabeth Morris

Join Our Committee

Do you want to join our committee? NABB Members have access to join and attend committee meetings and activities.

Volunteer Needs

Become a voluteer for committee activities and events.

Upcoming Events

Additional Info & Related Links

HTF Event Videos

Resources for More Information

  • Services for the Homeless: List of Overnight Shelters, Daytime Shelters, Outreach Services (updated 9/24)
  • Womens Lunch Place Educational Newsletter: The Women’s Lunch Place publishes an excellent biannual Educational Newsletter highlighting legislation, research, news and media related to the homeless population.
  • Boston’s Way Home Website: City of Boston’s action plan to end veteran and chronic homelessness in Boston.
  • Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance: A nonprofit public policy organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Massachusetts. 89 different agencies are members of MHSA, including The Women’s Lunch Place, The Pine Street Inn, Rosie’s Place.
  • Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless: The mission of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is to eradicate homelessness from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ensure that everyone has a place to call home
  • Essential Reading: A book list that will educate and inspire.

Answers to Some Frequent Questions (FAQs) About Homelessness

Fast Facts from NABB’s Homeward Bound Report on Homelessness

Answers to Some Frequent Questions About Homelessness

Fast Facts from NABB’s Homeward Bound Report on Homelessness

HTF Event Videos