Program areas at Caritas Communities
Property management & real estate development - Caritas Communities, Inc. Serves as the real estate developer and property manager of all of its 30 buildings located in 14 greater boston Communities, and has served as a co-developer of three additional affordable housing projects located in south boston. Caritas Communities, Inc. Understands the importance of stable, safe, and quality housing and by serving as the developer and property manager of its rental housing, Caritas Communities, Inc. is able to ensure its housing maintains the standard of excellence its residents deserve.
Healthy residents - Caritas developed the healthy resident program to help heal the outcomes of poverty and homelessness that result in isolation, distrust, depression and poor health. Caritas' healthy resident program encompasses free y memberships, community meals, open art workshops, writing workshops, budget workshops and libraries in our homes, all intended to provide Caritas residents with opportunities to connect with others and participate in activities that facilitate physical and mental wellness and social belonging.
Rental housing - Caritas Communities, Inc. Provides permanent homes to more than 1,000 very low-income individuals. For over 33 years, Caritas has helped fill the need for affordable, safe, secure housing in greater boston. We prevent homelessness and stabilize neighborhoods. Caritas Communities, Inc. Prides itself on providing safe, well maintained, stable housing. Each house is supervised by a live-in resident manager responsible for the well-being of the residents and the upkeep of the property. The Caritas model creates sustainable properties that lessen the need for homeless shelters. We make it possible for our residents to have a permanent home, and to maintain dignity and stability in their lives.
Resident services - Caritas Communities provides on-site comprehensive supportive services to residents in need of an extra hand. Our professional resident support staff are regularly on-site at our houses with the aim of establishing trusting relationships with residents. This approach enables us to help residents identify their needs and the challenges they are facing, and connect them to resources and service providers in the community.
Emergency rental assistance - by providing emergency funds to cover rent during a temporary setback, residents who are scarcely making ends meet do not have to fear losing their home due to a few days of missed work because of illness, reduced work hours or other circumstances beyond their control. This program aims to help keep tenants in their homes by providing emergency funds to cover their rent during a temporary financial crisis. Ninety percent of grant recipients re-stabilize and are able to resume regular rent payments.