Somerville Homeless Coalition, Inc.

The Somerville Homeless Coalition provides homeless and nearly homeless individuals and families with individualized support and tailored housing solutions, with the goal of helping them find and keep affordable housing. The organization grew out of a grassroots community response to the social crisis of homelessness. Staff meet clients where they are, connecting them with the resources and assistance they need, and the coalition also works on food insecurity through grocery distribution and a food pantry.

Today the coalition serves more than 4,500 people. In the past year it responded to rising demand by distributing more groceries, handling about 2,000 additional food pantry visits and housing 90 clients. Neighbors can get involved through volunteer opportunities or donations of any size, which the coalition relies on to keep its work going. Its offices, formerly in Davis Square and on Elm Street, have relocated to a new address in Somerville.

What to Know

• The coalition was founded in 1985.
• It is listed as a nonprofit community organization by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce.
• Volunteers help in the fight against both homelessness and food insecurity.