News
Editorial: Christmas at Angel House
On January 1st we welcomed a new year and a new decade. I also celebrated my third anniversary here at Housing Assistance. The same excitement and admiration I felt my first days coming in as CEO have only grown in depth [...]
New Sneakers Boost Angel House Clients’ Recovery
Osterville Men's Club Member Paul Ruane (middle) with clients at our Angel House shelter. The men's club recently donated new sneakers to the clients. When Tristen came to Angel House in December 2018, she had spent nearly a [...]
Building a Sense of Home and Safety
Zelda Bergstrom (left) talks with Stephanie, one of the clients in our Youth Homeless Services Program, who we were able to place into permanent housing. For five months last year, Stephanie* lived in the woods of Cape Cod where [...]
A Homecoming for Energy Department’s David Fuller
Housing Assistance's new Energy Department Manager David Fuller. A little over 35 years after he last worked at Housing Assistance, David Fuller returned last fall to lend his expertise as the new manager of the agency’s Energy Department. [...]
Winter Drive for the Homeless
With frigid temperatures set to arrive over the next few days, Housing Assistance is seeking the following new unused items that will go to keep homeless individuals safe this winter. All donations can be dropped off at our offices at 460 [...]
Ruth Bechtold Retires After Decades-Long Career at Housing Assistance
Ruth Bechtold, who spent nearly three decades at Housing Assistance, is retiring today. Since October, Ruth has been training David Fuller who is the agency's new Energy Department manager. Nearly three decades ago, Ruth Bechtold walked into Housing Assistance’s [...]
Donor Spotlight: Dot and John DeYoung
John and Dot DeYoung have been longtime supporters of Housing Assistance. Since 2002, Dot and John DeYoung have donated monthly to support Housing Assistance’s work, but it wasn’t until a little over six years ago, when they volunteered [...]
Stuff a Stocking at Starbucks
Starbucks on Route 132 in Hyannis, is joining Starbucks in Mashpee Commons to collect stockings for teens who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness on Cape Cod. Last year, we served 270 teens who were either homeless or at [...]
Toy Run Kicks Off Holiday Season
Santa leads the parade of motorcycles during the 20th Annual Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run. At the beginning of November, more than 225 motorcycles made their way from Eagles Hall in Buzzards Bay to The Navigator, Portuguese American Association [...]
Cape Cod Musicians Give Back at Cavalcade
The Chandler Travis Philharmonic performs at the 2018 Cavalcade / Courtesy of Joe Navas Photography (www.joenavasphoto.com) More than 20 of the Cape’s most talented musicians and performers will come together once again to spread holiday cheer and embrace [...]
Help the Homeless Stay Safe This Winter
As we prepare for winter, Housing Assistance is seeking your help to provide items that will keep homeless individuals on Cape Cod safe over the next few months. We are partnering with several homeless outreach organizations to collect necessary items, from [...]
Editorial: Home is the Foundation of the American Dream
By Alisa Magnotta — We say it a lot at Housing Assistance: housing is the foundation of everything a person wants to be and achieve. Without a stable place to live, it is incredibly difficult for people to continue their [...]
Bringing Housing Services to Those Most in Need in Falmouth
Since July 2017, Deborah McDonnell has helped stabilize housing for Falmouth residents at risk of homelessness. Since our inception in 1974, Housing Assistance has had a strong connection to Falmouth, serving individuals and families in need in that Upper [...]
New Home Gives Cataumet Client Hope for Future
Vanessa and her son Aamal moved into their apartment in January. They are looking forward to celebrating their first Christmas in their new home next month. At the beginning of June 2017, Aamal was born. His name means [...]
Institute Offers Strategies to Address Housing Crisis
Massachusetts Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Mike Kennealy gives an update on the efforts the state is making to boost housing production in the Commonwealth at our 3rd Annual Cape Housing Institute. Nearly 100 municipal officials, community leaders, [...]
Telethon for Hope Partners with Love Live Local
Amanda Converse (left) and Jen Villa, co-founders of Love Live Local. Housing Assistance is partnering with Love Live Local this December to energize its Telethon for Hope which will take place on Saturday, December 7, 5-8:30 PM, during the [...]
Foundation Gift Upgrades Angel House Building and Grounds
The new gazebo at Angel House. This summer, Housing Assistance’s Angel House shelter buildings and grounds got a makeover thanks to the generosity of the Franklin Square House Foundation. Housing Assistance has been operating Angel House for 28 [...]
One Bedroom Apartment (West Dennis)
One bedroom first floor unit available in West Dennis, Route 28 at The Plantation. Includes heat, hot water and electricity. Cute 300’ motel conversion has a STOVE, full size refrigerator, TWO closets and one parking spot. Walk to the Christmas Tree Shop, [...]
Big Fix-A-Thon Helps 16 Homeowners
Homeowner Johanna Crosby (middle) poses with Big Fix-A-Thon volunteers Cheryl Codair and Heather Ferris. At the beginning of October, 340 volunteers came out on a sunny, seasonable day to make a big difference in the lives of 16 homeowners [...]
Pre-Applications Available for Lofts at 57
Barnstable Town Manager Mark Ells (from left), Housing Assistance CEO Alisa Magnotta, Housing Assistance Board Vice Chair Peter Freeman, Barnstable Town Councilor James Tinsley, Housing Assistance Director of Development & Planning David Quinn, and Housing Assistance Director of Production [...]