On any given night in Boston, there are 4,645 people experiencing homelessness: 1,591 individuals and 3,054 people in families. Over the course of a year, more than 15,000 people will experience homelessness in Boston, and local, state, and federal sources will spend over $200M in emergency services to address the problem in Boston. ​ HomeStart serves thousands of people each year in the Greater Boston Area. Their clients include single parents and their children, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and persons with disabilities. All of them are living at or below the poverty line. Over the course of the last 30 years, HomeStart has helped to find permanent housing for more than 14,000 individuals living on the street and in shelters, and has prevented over 4,000 families from experiencing homelessness. Your donation will help HomeStart help people find safe, warm, affordable housing.