Housing & Homelessness
What is homelessness?
To address local homelessness, we need a clear picture of whom we seek to help. You may be surprised by who qualifies as part of the homeless population. What follows is a glimpse of the current reality of homelessness in Massachusetts today.
To address local homelessness, we need a clear picture of whom we seek to help. You may be surprised by who qualifies as part of the homeless population. What follows is an overview of how homelessness is defined in the US.
How can churches help?
Addressing homelessness effectively can surprise our intuition. Learn about entry points from those who study homelessness as a system.
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Homelessness is a complex system. Learn about this system and how the church can engage.
Where can I learn more?
Homelessness is complex. For a deeper understanding of the dynamics of homelessness, check out these recommended resources. Includes books and Boston-area reports.
What's being done about homelessness in Boston today? Check out this overview of active Boston-area homelessness ministries and organizations.
More Resources
Pastor Clarence McGregor, a beloved member of the local community, passed away in September 2022. He had served with Starlight Ministries at EGC and as associate pastor at South End Neighborhood Church for many years.
As we begin 2019, housing is a hot topic in every corner of Boston. Get oriented with some basic data about housing realities and resources in Boston.
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[VIDEO] Hear from ministers around the city how Starlight Ministries engages churches in collaboration to address local homelessness.
To address local homelessness, we need a clear picture of whom we seek to help. You may be surprised by who qualifies as part of the homeless population. What follows is a glimpse of the current reality of homelessness in Massachusetts today.
To address local homelessness, we need a clear picture of whom we seek to help. You may be surprised by who qualifies as part of the homeless population. What follows is an overview of how homelessness is defined in the US.
Boston is in a homelessness crisis, especially among families experiencing homelessness. When it comes to engaging this crisis, Starlight believes churches are better together. Discover Starlight's collaborative ministry model for ending homelessness in Boston.
Churches address homelessness best through smart community collaborations. Here are ten ways your church can get connected and trained.
Homelessness is complex. For a deeper understanding of the dynamics of homelessness, check out these recommended resources. Includes books and Boston-area reports.
What's being done about homelessness in Boston today? Check out this overview of active Boston-area homelessness ministries and organizations.
Addressing homelessness effectively can surprise our intuition. Learn about entry points from those who study homelessness as a system.
Homelessness is a complex system. Learn about this system and how the church can engage.