MHSA membership includes nearly 100 community-based organizations across Massachusetts dedicated to a common mission: ending homelessness.

We began in 1988 as a small group of homeless shelter providers in Greater Boston who knew that truly ending homelessness would require strategic vision, collaboration and commitment to long-term solutions. That small group of providers has since evolved into a statewide alliance of members working together to introduce new innovations and address the larger, systemic issues contributing to homelessness.

From permanent housing, transitional programs and emergency shelter to street outreach, health care and much more, MHSA member agencies are on the front lines providing housing and services that make a difference in the lives of thousands of people every day.

With our focus on advocacy and securing resources for evidence-based programs and policies, MHSA amplifies the voices of individual member agencies, ensuring their on-the-ground expertise informs policy discussions at the local, state and federal levels.

COLLABORATION & IMPACT

Creating a system that provides housing and services from the Berkshires to Cape Cod requires a statewide, coordinated vision and collaboration between MHSA member agencies and all levels of government.

By creating alignment between policymakers and an extensive network of leading practitioners, MHSA’s collaborative efforts ultimately deliver appropriate housing solutions and service systems that support society as a whole.

BENEFITS OF JOINING MHSA

  • Policy updates and advocacy alerts on local, state and federal responses to homelessness
  • Linkage to state and federal resources for individuals experiencing homelessness
  • Connection to a network of organizations to share challenges and best practices
  • Participation in MHSA member meetings, the annual MHSA Member Retreat and other opportunities to strategize with MHSA members, policymakers and community partners
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JOIN MHSA

We need your partnership to make change. Any organization in Massachusetts that serves, assists, advocates or promotes the interests and needs of persons experiencing homelessness is eligible to become a MHSA member. Please fill out the form below to learn more.