26 Jan WWLP 22News: State program assists families at risk of becoming homeless

Posted at 07:52h in In the News 2018

Source: WWLP.com Massachusetts’ Residential Assistance for Families in Transition, also known as RAFT helps people at risk of being homeless pay for moving costs,  rent and utilities. To view video of this story as it appeared on WWLP Channel 22, click HERE. RAFT recipients can get up to...

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18 Jan DORCHESTER REPORTER: Dot families given most help from MetroHousing/Boston last year

Posted at 10:02h in In the News 2018

Source: Dorchester Reporter Dot families given most help from MetroHousing/Boston last year During last year, Dorchester households accounted for the largest share of assistance from a program aimed at preventing homelessness, according to a recent report. Metro Housing/Boston detailed the 2017 numbers behind its Residential Assistance for Families in Transition...

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08 Jan NLIHC: From the Field: Metro Housing Boston Report Shows Homelessness Prevention Program Provides Housing Stability, Saves Money

Posted at 10:38h in In the News 2018

Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition From the Field: Metro Housing Boston Report Shows Homelessness Prevention Program Provides Housing Stability, Saves Money Metro Housing|Boston (Metro Housing), an NLIHC member, released its FY17 RAFT in Review report analyzing the Massachusetts statewide Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program, including...

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