These
centers are affiliated with the Massachusetts Nonprofit
Housing Association, and provide a wide variety of housing
assistance, services and information to low- and moderate-income
state residents. They say, 'If you have a housing question,
your local consumer education center has the answer"
- so take them up on it.
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www.masshousinginfo.org
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1-800-224-5124
HousingWorks.net
One
of the more powerful tools for finding housing on the internet
is HousingWorks.net. After you click to enter the website,
click on the link "I'm looking
for housing for myself or a friend."
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www.housingworks.net
Mass
Access: The Accessible Housing Registry
This
is a free program run by the Citizens' Housing and Planning
Association, and funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation
Commission and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities
Council. Through their online database you can find information
and housing suitable for those with disabilities.
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www.massaccesshousingregistry.org
Community
Action Programs (CAPs)
Community
Action Associations (CAAs) and Programs (CAPs) were set up
30 years ago by the federal government to fight poverty through
self-sufficiency. Because one of there major functions is
advocacy - along with emergency crisis assistance, and nutritional
and educational aid - talk to the CAP nearest you about your
situation to see what help they can provide.
