Local housing authorities offer affordable housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Locations
Holyoke Housing Website
475 Maple Street, Suite 1, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 539-2220
Chicopee Housing Website
128 Meetinghouse Road, Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 592-6132
Ludlow Housing Website
114 Wilson Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 589-7272
Springfield Housing Website
60 Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01101
(413) 785-4500
Way Finders works to make sure all people have safe, secure places to live. Our efforts include eliminating homelessness, increasing the supply of stable affordable housing, and helping people buy their first homes. We provide access to an array of housing services that help people find ways to live where they choose, regardless of income or background.
Locations
1780 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 233-1500
193 Chestnut Street, Suite 2, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 233-1600
This organization provides free legal services for those who have experience housing discrimination. They also advocate for affordable loan modifications, help identify foreclosure scams, and provide education and outreach services to community groups, service providers, landlords, realtors, newspapers and others..
MA Fair Housing Authority Website
57 Suffolk Street, 4th Floor, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 539-9796
Springfield’s NHS offers a variety of services for first-time homebuyers including classes, financial services, and certified mortgage lenders. They also help individuals who are in danger of foreclosure. Their mission is to transform families and revitalize distressed neighborhoods through sustainable home ownership, and resident empowerment.
Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services Website
111 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 739-4737
The VOC’s Housing Program helps families, veterans, and homeless single adults find housing. They have 15 properties across the Holyoke and Chicopee area with different housing options.
35 Mount Carmel Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 552-1554
300 High Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-1548
The YWCA operates Young Parent Programs in Holyoke (HYPP) and Springfield (SYPP). Referrals are made exclusively through the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). The programs provide wraparound services to young parents, including case management, clinical mental health therapy, support groups, parenting and life skills education and support, and educational and vocational support.
Young Parent Support (YPS) is a community-based program offering home visits, case management, prenatal education, life skills support, and assistance in educational and vocational goal achievement for young parents up to age 23. YPS uses the evidence-based Power Source Parenting curriculum. Referrals can be made by calling the YWCA hotline.
1 Clough Street, Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 732-3121
19 Quirk Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-4080
