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About
Everyone deserves a home.
Way Finders works to strengthen housing stability and economic mobility, and to build thriving neighborhoods in communities throughout Western Massachusetts, including Hampden and Hampshire counties. We have developed targeted services that help people stay stably housed including building and managing affordable housing, employment support, and resident engagement.
how we help
When someone is facing homelessness due to job loss, domestic abuse, foreclosure or other challenges, we work closely with the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) to provide them with a safe living environment and re-housing services.
how we help
Secure employment plays a critical role in finding and maintaining a home, that’s why Way Finders is there to help individuals overcome any barriers to employment. We provide job retention support and workforce training where our clients can acquire new, marketable skills.
how we help
We help families find ways to hold onto and maintain their homes when they are on the brink of foreclosure.
how we help
For those striving to buy their first home, we teach them how to manage their finances and help them work towards a purchase.
how we help
Way Finders works to increase the supply of affordable, safe, high quality housing that sustains the character of the communities where we build. We stay engaged; helping our residents gain access to resources and services they need to help their neighborhoods thrive.
how we help
Thriving neighborhoods depend on everyone doing their part. We make the connection with community leaders and resources while offering training for up and coming leadership.
our mission
Way Finders builds and advocates for a thriving and equitable region by improving the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals, together with developing and managing a wide range of housing to support strong communities.
Our 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
All of our work is guided by a clear vision for our region, and for our organization: to work together to build and advocate for a thriving and equitable region, and support housing and economic mobility at the individual, community and systemic levels. Learn more about our vision, mission, values and strategic goals in our 2022-2024 Strategic Plan.
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