WHAT WE DO
At no cost to clients, we provide:
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Access to housing programs and funding
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Budgeting assistance
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A network of community resources
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Applications for fuel assistance and other opportunities for assistance
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Access to job training and educational resources
WE CAN HELP
We help our clients maintain their housing, or navigate the process of securing new housing when possible.
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YOU CAN HELP
Whether it's making a financial contribution or lending us your time and talents as a volunteer, there are many ways you can help.
STORIES
Yvonne was a self sufficient young professional and volunteer until she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. "I had worked since I was fourteen and had always been able to support myself."
OUR
IMPACT
The cost to shelter a family per day in Massachusetts is $150, and average
length of stay is
409 days.*
This represents a $25 million savings for the State of MA.
2019 HIGHLIGHTS
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We served 1,622 total clients!
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Backpack to School and Adopt-a- Family programs served 457 children from 217 families.
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Our first annual REACH Project helped clients develop self-sufficiency through practicing mindfulness, mastering goal-setting techniques, and fostering community.
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We expanded our community engagement to locations throughout the Lower Cape.
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We continued our strategic alliance with community partners Cape Cod Children's Place and Community Development Partnership.
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In 2019, Rock to Stop Homelessness raised over $29,000 to help prevent homelessness on the Lower Cape. Donors, volunteers and clients danced up a storm of support!
Dona Connor has been with the Homeless Prevention Council for 20 years, making her our longest-serving volunteer!