Housing Assistance

For additional information, 
also see Housing  section.

• AARP Homefit, Phone: (877) 434-7598 https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/home-life/homefit-guide/
• Alternatives for Seniors, Provides a list of an array of needs including senior housing options, nursing centers, home care services, meal services, legal services, financial assistance, etc.Phone: (888) 932-7747, https://www.alternativesforseniors.com/senior-living/
• The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association - This non-profit association is dedicated to professionally operated assisted living residences in Massachusetts that provide housing and services for individuals with varied needs and income levels. 465 Waverley Oaks Rd. Ste. 300 Waltham
  Phone: (781) 622-5999 - https://www.mass-ala.org/  
• CEDAC Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation Financial Assistance to help the elderly modify your home for safety)Phone: 617-727-5944 www.cedac.org
• The Asa Fletcher Fund- A one-time use emergency fund to support Winchester residents going through difficult times as a result of hardships or recent events. Reach out to Jenks Center Social Worker.  109 Skillings Rd. Winchester, MA - Phone: (781) 721-7136
• Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) was established in 2023 to create more homes and lower housing costs for Massachusetts residents. EOHLC also distributes funding to municipalities, oversees the state-aided public housing portfolio, and operates the state's Emergency Family Shelter (EA) program. 100 Cambridge St. Boston, Ma Phone: (617)573-1100
• CHAMP (Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs) Apply for Massachusetts state-aided Public Housing program, the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP). Through the online system, this website lets you submit your application to one or more housing agencies, instead of having to mail or hand deliver an application to each housing agency separately.https://publichousingapplication.ocd.state.ma.us/ 
• Housing Navigator MA is the official online listing and search tool for accessible and affordable rental homes in Massachusetts.https://housingnavigatorma.org/ 
• MyMassHome is the official online listing and search tool for accessible and affordable homeownership opportunities in Massachusetts.https://www.mymasshome.org/ 
• My Mass Mortgage Created under the Massachusetts Homeownership Compact this website was designed to assist potential homeowners in the Homebuying process. www.mymassmortgage.org 
• The Malden Warming Center 529 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA Phone: 781-324-4230 The MWC is a temporary night center for those that are homeless providing safe shelter and warmth during the winter months. Open December 1 - March 31. https://www.maldenwarmingcenter.org/ 
• Metro Housing Boston- Residential Assistance for Families in Transition Program (RAFT) (Covers Metro Boston Area)1411 Tremont St. Boston, MA Phone: (6) 859-0400 Provide financial support for housing and utilities, as well as homelessness prevention. https://ww.metrohousingboston.org/ 
• Mission of Deeds (Reading) 6 Chapin Ave. Reading, MA, Phone: (781) 944-9797  Provides beds, furniture, and household essentials to those in financial need. Email:info@missionofdeeds.org, http://www.missionofdeeds.org/
• Heading Home- Emergency Housing/Shelter - Phone: (866) 584-0653 Families, Phone : (617) 573-1390 Individual: Heading Home provides emergency, transitional and permanent housing, and support services, to extremely low-income homeless and formerly homeless children and adults, primarily in the communities of Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lawrence, Malden, Medford, Quincy, Revere, and Somerville.https://www.headinghomeinc.org/
• Section 8 Voucher Program Phone: (617) 573-1150 The Section 8 Housing choice Voucher Program (HCVP) helps families with low income by paying part of their rent. If you qualify, you'll receive a voucher to pay part of your rent. You'll have a limited time to find a rental home anywhere in the country. You can also choose to stay in your current rental home if it meets the program's requirements. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-section-8-housing-choice-vouchers-program-hcvp  
• Winchester Housing Authority 13 Westley St. Winchester, MA Phone: (781) 721-5718 http://www.winchesterha.org  Housing authorities provide decent and affordable housing for individuals with low income, seniors, handicapped persons, single mothers with children and the homeless.