A limited selection of websites related to Salem, housing, and homelessness.
GESNA spans two wards in Salem, Ward 2 and Ward 3. Find all of our City councilor contact details here: https://www.salemma.gov/780/City-Council
HomeBASE helps families who are eligible for Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter find stable housing in Massachusetts.
HUD definition of affordable housing: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/affordable_housing_barriers
Imagine Salem on Chapter 40R smart growth for Margin Street complete details here: https://imaginesalem.org/40rsmart-growth-overlay-districts-marginhighendicott
Metro Housing|Boston’s personalized services help residents of greater Boston bridge gaps in the homelessness prevention and affordable housing system.
The Way Home is the collective effort to prevent and end homelessness in the Houston region through permanent housing with supportive services. https://www.thewayhomehouston.org/
A limited selection of articles related to housing and homelessness.
Number of Families in Shelter Falls Below 5,000 Following Governor Healey’s Reforms, April 2025:
Governor Healey Takes Additional Steps to Enhance Safety, Lower Cost of Emergency Shelter System, March 2025: http:// https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-takes-additional-steps-to-enhance-safety-lower-cost-of-emergency-shelter-system" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-takes-additional-steps-to-enhance-safety-lower-cost-of-emergency-shelter-system
Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Shelter Security Assessment Report from former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, February 2025:
https://www.mass.gov/doc/massachusetts-emergency-assistance-shelter-security-assessment/download
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Systemwide Changes to Lower Shelter Costs, November 2024: