**Please be advised that The Haven Project does not collect cash donations via door-to-door collections. We have recently received reports of fraudulent door knocking collections using our name and flyers. If you have experienced this, please call our mainline at 781-913-5738. Thank you!**
Coming to Lynn in 2023: Catalyst Housing!
We are in the developmental stages of our largest undertaking yet, Catalyst Housing, which will expand the housing options for homeless and extremely low income young adults north of Boston. Catalyst will offer 23 studio apartments for extremely low-income 18-24 year olds, and a 24th unit will house a live-in Resident Manager. Apartments will be on the 3rd and 4th floor of our historic 57 Munroe Street building. In addition to providing secure and sustainable affordable housing, our ultimate goal is to provide on site opportunities where residents can achieve their full potential by using the many wrap-around services we offer.
Exciting update! On Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced Catalyst Housing as one of 11 affordable housing projects to receive funding in the form of direct subsidies, tax credits, and housing vouchers!
Our Impact
What we have done so far in 2022..
Homeless youth permanently housed
Clients Served
Emergency Calls Answered
of eligible clients enrolled in SNAP Food Stamp benefits.
What We Do
Our Services
Basic Needs
We provide meals, unrestricted access to a food pantry, gift cards, ID’s, clothing, backpacks, hygiene items, Tracfones, on-site showers and laundry facilities, emergency funds, and other basic needs items.
Employment
We actively seek and advocate for appropriate job placements. We also operate an in-house, job-training program at our social enterprise café.
Housing
We also help all clients find safe, temporary housing options and facilitate contact.
Health
Young adults are taught how to access insurance and are encouraged to develop relationships with providers who can meet their physical and mental health needs. Educational workshops are provided on nutrition, drug and alcohol use, and reproductive health.
Community
Young adults are coached to develop appropriate social skills via workshops and other program activities.