Brookline Community Offers New Help for Renters, Takes Steps for Climate, and Upgrades for Seniors
- Author: Aubrey Sipes
- Posted: 2025-03-26
This money is meant to prevent them from being evicted and to make sure they have a stable place to live if they are facing unexpected money problems. This program has about $375,000 in total to give out, thanks to funding from the town's own budget, the Community Preservation Act, the Affordable Housing Trust, and a grant from the Brookline Community Foundation.
Last time this program was available, it helped over 30 families. In less than one day, they received five new applications for help.
This emergency rental assistance program (ERA) is critical for families suddenly finding themselves in a tough spot financially. The Brookline Community Development Corporation will give out the funds on a first-come, first-served basis, and you need to live in Brookline to apply.
Your income also needs to be below 80% of what's average for the area. For a single person, that means making less than $91,200, and for a family of three, it's under $117,200.
In another exciting update, Brookline has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the state through the Healey administration's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program.
Lastly, there’s great news for Brookline's seniors. Goddard House, a nonprofit organization that provides senior living options, has received $500,000 from The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation.
This money will be used to create a new “creative aging hub” as part of a big $16 million upgrade of their campus. This new hub will offer a variety of programs like art, music, theater, film, and more, all designed to encourage creativity and connection among senior residents.
For more rental assistance, check out this article: A Simple Guide to Federal Rental Assistance
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