Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance Information

The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance's (MHSA) mission is to end homelessness through advocacy, collaboration, education, housing, and the implementation of outcome-based programs. MHSA is dedicated to innovative solutions that reduce public reliance on emergency resources. Founded in 1988, MHSA now has a membership of nearly 100 community-based agencies statewide. What we do: -Educate about the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness and about solutions to homelessness. -Advocate for strategic use of public and private funding based on data analysis and proven best practices. -Innovate cost-effective solutions to homelessness that prioritize housing and appropriate support services. -Collaborate with all levels of government in addition to the public and private sectors to bring our neighbors home for good.