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    Did You Know?

    Hildebrand provides housing stabilization support for two years after families move out of shelter.

    95% of families in the Stabilization Services Program remain housed for at least two years post-shelter.

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    Did You Know?

    We provide shelter and comprehensive services to families experiencing homelessness. Hildebrand is the largest family shelter provider in Cambridge.

    In FY25, we served over 300 families and operated 157 shelter units across Cambridge and Boston.

  • Parents smiling with their toddler.

    Did You Know?

    Last year, 102 families who were staying in Hildebrand’s shelters successfully transitioned out of homelessness and into safe, stable, permanent housing.

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    Join Hildebrand for Brews & Blues on October 29th an evening of live jazz & blues and a beer and whiskey tasting!

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    Did You Know?

    Hildebrand owns 22 units of permanent housing across Cambridge and Boston.

    Our goal is to double our total affordable housing capacity over the next three years.

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    Did You Know?

    Hildebrand is one of the first providers of permanent supportive housing for families in Boston.

    Last year, Hildebrand opened 9 units of permanent supportive housing for families.

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    Did You Know?

    We work with families to move out of poverty and access long-term economic stability and mobility. 

    Hildebrand was recently awarded a 10-year grant from Cummings Foundation to launch an economic mobility program, which will include financial education and matched savings.

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    Support Our Work

    Support Hildebrand’s work to provide shelter, housing stabilization, and affordable housing for families in Cambridge and Boston.

    Hildebrand’s mission is to transition families out of homelessness to safe, affordable, permanent housing while working to disrupt systems that lead to poverty and homelessness.

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    Front of one of Hildebrand's residential buildings.
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    Emergency Shelter

    Hildebrand operates emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness across Boston and Cambridge.

    Supportive Services

    Hildebrand provides culturally-responsive case management and supportive services, working together with families in shelter to find a permanent home.

    Permanent Housing

    Hildebrand operates nine units of permanent supportive housing and owns 22 units of permanent housing across Boston and Cambridge.

    Stabilization Services

    Hildebrand continues supporting families for two years post-shelter to remain stably housed and continue working towards their goals.

    Our Impact in FY25

    Hildebrand worked with more than 350 families. That’s more than 1,000 individuals, and 54% were children.

    102 families successfully transitioned out of shelter and into safe, affordable permanent housing.

    95% of families in the Stabilization Services Program remained stably housed for at least 2 years post-shelter.

    Special thanks to our partners for their support!

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    614 Massachusetts Avenue
    Third Floor
    Cambridge, MA 02139
    Ph: 617-491-5752
    F: 617-491-2385

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    Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM *congregate living programs are staffed 24/7
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