Family & Emergency Shelters – Boston & Somerville

For over a century, Catholic Charities Boston has helped vulnerable individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds. One of the most comprehensive non-profit providers of social services in Massachusetts, we offer over 70 programs across more than 20 locations throughout Greater Boston, with 450 employees serving thousands of individuals and families annually within the four core areas of Basic Needs, Family & Youth Services, Refugee & Immigrant Services, and Adult Education & Workforce Development. ​​

Rooted in our faith mission, we address critical social justice issues with compassion and aim to break the cycles of poverty in our communities.​

At Catholic Charities Boston, our shelters provide a safe place to sleep for families and individuals in need–and much more.

Catholic Charities provides temporary, supportive residences for women and families working to get back on their feet and under their own roof. 

Each program is staffed 24/7 with qualified, trained workers to help provide safety and consistency to families and/or individuals. Case Managers assess the needs of residents and together they determine the best path to rebuild, strengthen their families, and move toward self-sufficiency.

Residents are referred directly through the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities. Shelter locations are not publicly disclosed for the safety and privacy of the residents, many of whom have experienced significant trauma, abuse, neglect.