ABOUT US

The Coalition for Homeless Individuals (CHI) represents more than 60 community-based providers across the State of Massachusetts that offer services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

We are the people on the ground providing services including emergency shelter, stabilization, transitional housing, workforce training and supportive housing.

Our organizations and partners operate 21,500+ supportive housing beds and 20,000+ shelter and transitional beds for homeless individuals across Massachusetts.

MEMBERS

SUPPORTERS & PARTNERS

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

Emergency Shelter

Supportive Housing

Substance Abuse Services

Job Training

Transition Programs

OUR HISTORY

The Coalition for Homeless Individuals (CHI) was formed in 2014 by service providers who are on the front lines of the state’s safety net. Our focus is to secure the funding necessary to give Massachusetts individuals experiencing homelessness a full continuum of support.

Since CHI’s founding, our collective advocacy has enabled us to:

  • Increase critical funding to support individuals experiencing homelessness

  • Ensure that funding goes to providers truly doing impactful work on the ground

  • Support our workforce with compensation that reflects the skill and services they provide

Today, our state faces a regional housing crisis, youth mental health crisis, opioid crisis, a rapidly aging population, more frequent extreme weather, and an influx of immigrants seeking refuge from danger across the world. Our system is experiencing an unprecedented level of need.

The members of the CHI stand united to end homelessness in Massachusetts so that no one is left out on the streets.