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FamilyAid is proud to partner with @housing.boston.gov, @bostonlegalaid.bsky.social and @bostonschools.boston.gov on the Access to Counsel Pilot Program, a vital initiative providing free legal representation to families facing eviction, like Sofia's.

Read more: https://bit.ly/FA-Sofias-Story
February 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Group provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to Boston families in need | Click on the image to read the full story
Group provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to Boston families in need
Christian Tosi and his daughter are among 100 volunteers who helped Wednesday on behalf of FamilyAid, which is helping to get food on the table for families in need.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Late last night and early this morning, FamilyAid staff and volunteers hit the streets of Boston for the @boston.gov  annual homelessness census. We're proud to be part of a larger community that's tackling homelessness head-on. 💙 Read more: https://bit.ly/4qxUqFb
January 23, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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An orphan. A single mother raising two children with additional needs. 💛With medical care, food parcels & psychological support, she is finding strength and hope.
Your support makes families like hers possible.
www.childaidee.org.uk/appeal/famil...

#supportingmothers #familyaid #childrenscharity
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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Next in our #MarathonMondays series, meet Conor O’Shea: a lifelong runner, education advocate, and proud @bostonu.bsky.social alum, taking on the 129th #BostonMarathon, presented by Bank of America, for FamilyAid!
March 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, FamilyAid staff and volunteers hit the streets of Boston for the @boston.gov annual homelessness census. We're proud to be part of a larger community that's tackling homelessness head-on. 💙
Volunteers fan out across Boston for annual homeless count - The Boston Globe
The annual census, part of a national effort, has become a vital tool for combating homelessness.
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January 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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We appreciate everyone who supported FamilyAid in this year's Winter Walk, whether in snowy Boston, from home or through generous donations 🫶💙 Thank you for taking critical steps to end family homelessness!
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#winterwalk2025 #winterwalkboston
February 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Hello, Bluesky! 🌟 We’re FamilyAid, a nonprofit empowering families experiencing homelessness to secure housing, stability and brighter futures for their children. We're thrilled to join a platform that values connection and inclusivity. Follow us for inspiring stories and ways to make a difference!
December 20, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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Our temporary, supportive housing is more than just shelter—it's a place where kids can laugh, play and dream and where parents can build a brighter future. 💙 We create spaces that offer both safety and joy because every family deserves the chance to thrive.

#FamilyAid #BuildingBrighterFutures
March 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Examples of a few impactful projects:

- Support FamilyAid Boston, an organization that empowers parents/caregivers facing homelessness, with a facilities clean-out, administrative tasks, and office organization and cleaning. (cont.)
August 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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May 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Huge thanks to world-renowned professional poker player Bernard Lee and his family for providing personalized gifts for children living in FamilyAid temporary housing 💙 So many smiles, thanks to you!
December 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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✨ Save the Date! ✨
Our annual Building Better Futures celebration is back — April 30, 2026 at the @bpl.boston.gov. We can’t wait to gather with you to honor the families we serve and the partners who make this work possible.
#BuildingBetterFutures #FamilyAid #BostonEvents
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Last week at the Ford Foundation, FamilyAid was honored to join fellow Gerstner Philanthropies partners in advancing strategies to strengthen family stability amid fraying public safety nets.
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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We're so grateful to our friends from CarGurus, who recently spent the day packing bags of clothing and hygiene essentials (and a few halloween surprises!) for children and parents in our care. Together, we're making an impact! #familyaid #communitysupport #carguruscares
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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🎃 Halloween fun at FamilyAid! Thanks to our wonderful friends from Union Church, children and parents in our care got to paint pumpkins, laugh together and celebrate the season with creativity and joy. 👻🧡

#CommunitySupport #FamilyAid #Volunteering #HalloweenFun
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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A heartfelt thank you to Eliot Church for their ongoing support! From volunteering on-site with our families to raising funds at the annual anniversary celebration, their generosity is helping children and parents in our care build brighter futures 💛 #communitysupport #familyaid
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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🏃‍♀️ RUN FOR THE KIDS! 🏃‍♂️
Applications are officially open to run with FamilyAid in the 130th @bostonmarathon, presented by @bankofamerica!

Every mile you run helps children and parents experiencing homelessness build strong futures. 🌟 Spots are limited—apply today: https://bit.ly/Run4FamilyAid
September 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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We’re so excited to welcome our fall interns! 🍂💙 Some are returning for a second internship with us 🙌 — talk about dedication!

They’ll be supporting families through every department of our agency✨

Welcome to the team! 👏👏

#Internship #NonprofitWork #FamilyAid #FutureLeaders #SocialImpact
September 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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🏠 Sometimes one bill can mean the difference between stability and homelessness. Through one-time emergency financial assistance, FamilyAid helps families in our @bostonschools.boston.gov prevention program catch up on rent and stay safely housed.

#HousingStability #EndFamilyHomelessness
September 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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🍂 We’re excited to welcome our 13 fall interns to FamilyAid! Their talent and dedication will strengthen our work supporting children and parents on their paths to stability 💙
#InternshipExperience #FutureLeaders #EndFamilyHomelessness
September 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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📚 For children experiencing homelessness, back-to-school season can bring extra challenges. With your support, FamilyAid helps make it a time filled with hope, learning and excitement ✨
#BackToSchool #EveryChildDeserves #EndFamilyHomelessness
September 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Did you know? 19 out of every 20 families (that’s 97%!) who secure stable housing with FamilyAid remain housed one year later. Plus, with a state-mandated maximum shelter stay of just six months, our families are successfully transitioning from crisis to stability thanks to our dedicated staff.
August 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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From accessing safe shelter and housing to fostering emotional and nutritional support, your gift powers lasting change. Give now and help families build brighter futures — together.
Home - FamilyAid
5,355: the number of homeless children in Boston on any given night. This is enough to fill Boston Children's Hospital 13 times.
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June 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Children and parents across Greater Boston are facing rising costs, food insecurity and housing instability now more than ever before. With your support, FamilyAid can provide holistic, two-generational care, helping both children and parents move forward in life with strength and stability.
June 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM