04 Jun Boston Herald: Walsh adding $5M to Boston coronavirus rental relief fund

Posted at 13:02h in In the News 2020

Source: Boston Herald Walsh adding $5M to Boston coronavirus rental relief fund June 3, 2020 The city of Boston is putting $5 million more into a rental relief fund as the massive economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Mayor Martin Walsh announced the new influx — nearly...

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28 May WBUR (State House News): Boston Agency Reports Surge In Housing Aid Applications

Posted at 11:41h in In the News 2020

Source: WBUR via SHNS Boston Agency Reports Surge In Housing Aid Applications May 27, 2020 With economic strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic growing, one Boston-area housing agency reported receiving an unprecedented number of new applications for residential and utility aid. Metro Housing Boston received 2,179 pre-applications for Residential Assistance...

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15 May NBC10 Boston: Rent Due Worries Amid COVID-19

Posted at 12:44h in In the News 2020

Source: NBC10 Boston Aired April 30, 2020 https://www.metrohousingboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NBC-Boston-Rent-Due-Worries-Amid-COVID-PKG.mp4 ...

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14 May Chelsea Record: Raft Program Steps up to Help Pay Housing Costs in COVID-19

Posted at 11:45h in In the News 2020

Source: Chelsea Record May 14, 2020 State leaders have combined efforts with Metro Housing|Boston to expand their long-standing RAFT (Rental Assistance to Families in Transition) program to help renters and homeowners who have lost wages and are facing potential loss of housing. The RAFT program has been in...

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