REALTORS Charitable Foundation Announces 2013 Housing and Homeless Assistance Grants


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The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS Charitable Foundation awards 11 charities nominated by local REALTOR® Associations with an allotment of $14,500 in Housing and Homeless Assistance grants.

The Charitable Foundation’s Board of Trustees established the program to urge REALTOR® support for local non-profit groups and their efforts to deliver affordable housing, shelter and other emergency services within the Commonwealth.


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Federal Programs Related to - Housing, General/Other

Programs that seek to meet the basic shelter needs of the community by providing temporary shelter for people who are in emergency situations, home improvement programs, housing location assistance and a variety of housing alternatives.

Federal Programs Related to - Emergency Shelter

Programs that provide a temporary place to stay people who are in crisis or homeless individuals in the community. Emergency Housing; Long Term Shelter; Post shelter Housing; Temporary Accommodations

Federal Programs Related to - Homeless Shelter

Programs that provide a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing. Bad Weather Shelters; Homeless Drop-In Centers; Homeless Drop In Centers; Mission Housing; Motel Vouchers;

Federal Programs Related to - Housing Development, Construction & Management

Programs that make housing available to wide range of individuals or offer housing options not specified below. Housing Construction; Housing Development; Housing Management

Federal Programs Related to - Affordable Housing

Programs that construct, acquire, renovate, and/or preserve housing for low and moderate income individuals and families. Federal Leased Housing; FMHA 515 Programs; Government Subsidized Housing; Habitat for Humanity Programs; Housing and Urban Development Programs; Housing Authorities; Housing Cooperatives; Housing Rehabilitation; HUD Housing; Inexpensive Housing; Leased Housing; Low to Moderate Cost Housing; Low to Moderate Income Housing; Low-Cost Housing; Low-Cost Housing Auctions; Low-Cost Rental Housing; Low-Income Housing; Mobile Home Parks; Promotion of Affordable Housing (plus General Code ADVOCACY); Public Housing; Public Housing; Rent Subsidies; Rooming Houses; Rooming Houses; Section 202; Section 231; Section 236; Section 8; Section 811, Subsidized Rental Housing; Shared Housing; Single Room Occupancy; SRO Hotels; SRO Housing; Sweat Equity Programs;

Federal Programs Related to - Housing Support

Programs that provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing. Housing Search and Information; Housing Search Assistance; Relocation Assistance; Roommate Matching Assistance

Federal Programs Related to - Services for the Homeless

Programs that provide supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or which work with people who are at risk for homelessness in an effort to prevent them from losing their permanent residence.


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