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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · 22h

🎃 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

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · 2d

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

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · 19d

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by recognizing the strength, resilience and traditions of Native communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 29

🏃‍♀️ 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

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 26

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

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 23

Many think homelessness comes down to “personal choices.”

Research shows a different story. For families, the real drivers are:
🏠 High rents and low wages
🩺 Weak safety nets
⚠️ Escaping unsafe situations

Their homelessness isn’t a choice.

Read the full story:

Most US adults think individual choices keep people in poverty, a new AP-NORC/Harris poll finds

A new poll finds most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support.

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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 18

Vanessa was caring for her daughter and her ailing mother while facing the fear of losing their home. With FamilyAid’s support, she kept her housing and created joyful memories.

Read their full story: https://bit.ly/47kDSK4

#EndFamilyHomelessness

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 16

🏠 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

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 11

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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 11

🍂 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

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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 9

📚 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

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌍 Today we celebrate the power of giving back. On International Day of Charity, we’re grateful to all our supporters who help children and parents experiencing homelessness build brighter futures 💙
#InternationalDayOfCharity #EndFamilyHomelessness #CommunityCare

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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Sep 2

☀️ That’s a wrap on another summer of joy! Thank you to our staff, volunteers, partners and donors who helped bring smiles, laughter and unforgettable memories to children in our care 💛
#CommunitySupport #EndFamilyHomelessness

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Aug 17

Happy #NationalNonprofitDay! 🎉 Today, we’re especially grateful for our amazing staff and supporters–without you, we wouldn’t be able to do the work we do for children and parents. Thank you for supporting our mission to end family homelessness and create strong, bright futures for all families.

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our dedicated case managers partner with families to build personalized budgets to help them attain and maintain safe, permanent housing. We know that long-term stability starts with financial stability, and we’re committed to helping families develop the budgeting skills they need to thrive.

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Jun 12

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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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Jun 12

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.

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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Jun 10

Financial literacy is essential for families to achieve stability and long-term success. FamilyAid works with families to ensure their economic well-being through financial literacy classes. With topics like budgeting and financial planning, our program allows families to thrive.

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · May 29

After months of living in their car, Elena and her family were running out of options—until FamilyAid stepped in. With rapid support and essential resources, we helped Elena turn hope into a new beginning.

Learn how teamwork and resilience helped change their story: https://bit.ly/44rmthn

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · May 22

🏠 For over a decade, Judith Cohen has been a steady force behind FamilyAid’s mission to help children and parents move from homelessness to stability.

Read how Judith’s dedication has shaped hundreds of journeys to stability: https://bit.ly/3YzmpbK

#FamilyAid #StaffSpotlight #EndFamilyHomelessness

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · May 21

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our 2025 summer interns! This talented group will support many facets of the agency. We're so excited to see everything they'll achieve! #TeamFamilyAid
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FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · May 11

Celebrating #MothersDay with gratitude and pride for all moms, the often unseen and unsung heroes who shape our lives. 💖

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Apr 28

Prevention is key. We work to keep families housed—providing the support they need to stay in their homes and avoid homelessness altogether. And we don’t stop there. Our team stays connected for up to two years, ensuring long-term stability and financial independence 💙🏠

FamilyAid @familyaid.bsky.social · Apr 17

Join us on May 1 at the Boston Public Library for Building Better Futures—an evening of inspiration, networking, and delicious food, all in support of children and parents in need. Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/FA-BBF-2025

Special thanks to Boston Capital and all our generous supporters!