16 Sep CommonWealth: 6 myths about emergency rental assistance

Posted at 14:38h in In the News, In the News 2021

Source: CommonWealth STEFANIE COXE and CHRIS NORRIS September 16, 2021   RONALD REAGAN once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.”  That statement was wrong then, and those who put out inaccurate information about programs that are...

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15 Sep WCVB (Chronicle): Aid available for homeowners and renters in Massachusetts through Metro Housing Boston

Posted at 14:31h in In the News, In the News 2021

Source: WCVB-TV September 15, 2021 NEEDHAM, Mass. — Metro Housing Boston offers eviction prevention services to residents in Boston and thirty-two surrounding communities. In the fiscal year that ended June 30, the agency distributed about $64 million in emergency assistance to 11,000 households. There are resources available for residents who...

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13 Sep Belmont Citizen Herald: Evacuated tenants back in Belmont apartment after weeks of waiting and wondering

Posted at 14:06h in In the News, In the News 2021

Source: Belmont Citizen Herald September 13, 2021 James Waugh was eating in the kitchen of his Belmont apartment on Aug. 13, when he was suddenly interrupted by pounding on his door. Much to his surprise, there were firefighters standing on the other side. “I had no warning whatsoever...

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05 Aug Newton TAB: With eviction moratorium’s end, Newton volunteers help vulnerable apply for rental aid

Posted at 07:29h in In the News, In the News 2021

Source: Newton TAB August 2, 2021 Newton volunteers are ready to help those who owe back rent due to COVID, now that the eviction moratorium imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expired on July 31. CAN-DO (Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc.) coordinated training for...

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