About Us
Our Mission
At Caritas Communities, we prevent homelessness by providing very low-income individuals with permanent housing, support, a sense of community and expanded opportunities. Since 1985, Caritas has helped fill the need for safe, secure housing in Greater Boston.
Caritas is Proud to Provide
- 34 buildings in 17 Greater Boston communities
- 919 homes
- On-site supportive services
- Emergency rental assistance
- Veterans-specific housing and services
- Welcome Basket and Healthy Resident Programs
- On-site property management
Our residents struggle with trauma, poverty, health challenges and isolation.
HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS
at some point
39% WERE HOMELESS
for 6 months or more
ARRIVED IN
CARITAS HOUSING
directly from homelessness
AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY in Caritas Housing
60% EARN LESS THAN
$20,000 a year
27% ASK FOR HELP WITH
job training and placement
36% HAVE HEALTH ISSUES
that impact their life or work
HAVE NO ONE
they can call on for help
Awards and Recognition
2021– Caritas Communities has been named a recipient of the 15th Annual Housing For Everyone grant program from the TD Charitable Foundation. The grant in the amount of $250,000 will support rental assistance for residents in need due to COVID-19. Read More »
2020 – The Boston Business Journal’s 2020 Corporate Citizens “Partners of the Year” Award Presented to Cambridge Savings Bank and Caritas Communities for their immediate and lasting impact in the region by working together. Read More »
2018 – TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone Award Presented to Caritas Communities for efforts and initiatives in the area of affordable housing.
2015 – Commonwealth of Massachusetts Governor’s Citation Presented in recognition of 30 years of dedicated, communal effort to end homelessness.
2012 – Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance Cornerstone Award Presented to Caritas Executive Director Mark Winkeller for his work in laying the foundation for housing as the solution to homelessness. Read More »
2012 – TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone Award Presented to Caritas Communities for efforts and initiatives in the area of affordable housing. Read the Article »
2009 – Hope Found Community Champion Award Presented to Caritas Communities for an outstanding contribution to the work of ending homelessness.
Charity Ratings
Better Business Bureau: A+ Rating