Founded in the early 1980s, Project HOPE Boston addressed the emerging problem of family homelessness in the North Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods. The Family Shelter was one of the first homeless shelters for families in the state and remains a model for its respectful and empowering approach.

Today the Family Shelter offers a haven for 14 families. Each family has a private room and access to a communal kitchen, dining room, living room, and children's activity room. They receive assistance finding safe and affordable housing for their families and accessing our educational and workforce development programs. Our programming is designed to promote confidence and empowerment, helping women find the courage to prevail against tremendous odds to obtain a better life.

If you need more information about how to access emergency shelters in Massachusetts call the Department of Housing & Community Development(DHCD), 1010 Massachusetts Avenue at 617-989-2200.