St. Mary’s Center, a multi-service organization supporting women and families, believes shelter is not enough to erase the devastation of cyclical poverty and homelessness. Grounded in social justice, we empower families to achieve emotional stability and economic independence through our pillars of support: life skills, education and workforce development, behavioral health and family medicine, and permanent housing.
The Challenge
Massachusetts has the 3rd highest rate of family homelessness in the United States.
100% of St. Mary’s Center clients report histories of trauma including domestic violence, neglect, substance use disorders, and more.
A person making minimum wage in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy area (predominantly people of color) would need to work 110 hours per week to afford a modest, one-bedroom rental.
