EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Provides shelter and other emergency housing services to low-income families with children, and to pregnant women, who are homeless. This program cover low-income families with dependent children, or pregnant women, who are homeless and meet income guidelines. Must also be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and have a social security number.
Phone: (800) 249-2007 / (978) 665-8700
Address: DTA 473 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Provides Emergency and Transitional Shelter & transitional housing to homeless men, women & children. Eligibility determined at intake process based on the program a person is inquiring about for services.
Phone: (978) 345-3050
Address: Our Father’s House, 55 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Provides temporary shelter and assistance in locating affordable permanent housing. The program provides a positive alternative to traditional homeless shelters so that children can continue with their education. Parents are offered case management, job training, resources and daycare assistance as needed.
Phone: (978) 466-1704 / (978) 466-1713
Address: MIHN, 758 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453
This is a homeless prevention program that gives short-term financial assistance up to $4000 to low-income families who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Families of two or more people living together and that have at least one child under the age of 21. Must meet income guidelines.
Phone: (800) 224-5124
Address: 12 East Worcester Street. 2nd FL, Worcester, MA 01602
Provides emergency shelter and support services to women, men and children fleeing domestic violence.
Phone: Hotline: (508)342-2919 / Office: (978) 345-8699
Address: YWCA/ Women’s Resources, Inc. of No. Central MA – P.O. Box 1209 Leominster, MA 01453