Alternative House Competitors

Project Hope works in partnership with women and families in the Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods of Boston on their journeys up and out of poverty. We do this by being a catalyst for change in the lives of families, and by developing and providing programs and family support solutions to alleviate the impact of economic hardships. Founded in 1981, Project Hope offers a range of direct services, including family shelter, housing search assistance, workforce development and education programs, as well as a family childcare network, to assist families in gaining the resources and skills to overcome homelessness and financial insecurity. Together, these programs serve hundreds of families in the community each year. Over the last four decades, Project Hope has seen Roxbury and North Dorchester transform from a community on a steep decline to a revitalized neighborhood with newly built housing, community gardens, and thriving businesses. Yet, while the infrastructure of the neighbor-hood has improved, the socioeconomic status of the residents has not. Many residents of this community continue to struggle to overcome the disadvantages of poverty. They lack the experience and skills needed to compete in to-day’s economy and face significant barriers such as housing instability, lack of affordable childcare and transportation. While Boston’s plans for development and growth in Roxbury are aggressive, Project Hope and our community partners are working to ensure our residents and program participants benefit from job growth and economic opportunity as well.

Laurel House is a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving all of Montgomery County. Founded in 1980 by a group of volunteers, Laurel House has grown to include a full spectrum of services including domestic abuse prevention education programs for all age groups; 24/7 Hotline; Community Counseling; legal advocacy; safe haven 9 bedroom shelter for women and children; post-shelter housing; and, DART (domestic abuse response team) - an on-site emergency response program, partnering with law enforcement and medical personnel. The mission of Laurel House is to advocate for and empower those impacted by domestic violence by providing crisis intervention, safe haven, supportive programs and resources; as well as to advance social change through preventative education and through community training and collaboration to foster a coordinated response to domestic abuse.

The mission of Abby's House it to provide shelter and affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, and low-income women, with or without children.