Tenant

With the support of social service organizations that provide health and human services throughout Massachusetts and in collaboration with Massachusetts Association of Information and Referral Specialists (MAIRS) the United Way introduces this statewide Information & Referral System. With this confidential call, you will find contact information for many needs from housing, to government benefits and especially during a crisis situation, call 211

Need to check out a business, contractor or a business practice that seems to be questionable. This site will help you do just that.

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD),and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC),the first public health department in the US,have pooled their resources to provide site visitors with accurate and up-to-date information on the wide variety of human services available across the city of Boston.

This site by the MA government helps the consumer find information on all 351 cities and towns across all Massachusetts including their official websites.

A guide by the MA state Treasurer's office for all Massachusetts residents who need help in finding services, information and assistance.

The MA Department of Housing and Community Development offers links to informaiton on rental assistance programs as well as housing search help on this site.

If you are in the need of any government benefits, or looking to find help, education or assistance in varied areas, this survey is going to be very helpful to you: if you follow this link you will be taking a short survey which will help you find the programs that most closely fit your current or future needs. Besides the survey this site offers the reader comprehensive information on many topics, all on one website.

In cooperation with faith based organizations they provide recycled household goods for individuals and families in need. From furnishings to pots and pans and small appliances can be donated as well as received. In order to learn more about this agency and the service they provide visit their website here:

Whether you are a tenant, landlord, property manager or housing professional: When housing problems happen, things can go from bad to worse, and quickly, if not handled well. For FREE* or affordable services to help you deal with your difficult dispute effectively and in a way that can help you maintain your valuable relationships go to this site.

This Christian ministry delivers essential furniture and food free of charge to those in need. To find out contact information please visit their website here:

The Nantional Consumer Law Center focuses on conusmer education.You will find in depth information on topics such as banking,credit,mortgages, foreclosure,utility, energy efficiency and more. Most brochures are also offered in varied languages. A link that is worthwhile to bookmark for future informaiton.

Massachusetts consumers can now find information on help in just about every area by consulting this website by the Ma Government.

This is a program that connects young Bostonians with varied resources targeted to them. The resources vary from home purchase to business develpment and professional networking opportunities, as well as civic involvement and social entertainment information. If you are 20 to 34 years old and you live in Boston, this is a site you should visit.

Food, Shelter and crisis resources for Boston’s South Shore: This website has links to info on Housing, clothing, domestic violence, education, employment, fuel assistance, furniture, holiday help, homelessness, hunger, job and life skills and nutritional assistance

Going back to work after a health related absence can affect your benefits. This information published by the Institute of Community Inclusion of UMASS Boston explains the rules and the programs available to people who can benefit from them.