IMPORTANT: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has changed the application process for emergency rental and mortgage assistance! Click here to learn more.

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Housing Center

First-time homebuyer class

Way Finders, 322 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01105
5:30 pm
$50.00

Depending on your goals and readiness, we may recommend a First Time Home Buyer Workshop, offered online and at various locations throughout the region. The course covers finding, financing, purchasing and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products.

Tuesday, September 11, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday, September 18, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday, September 25, 5:30pm to 8:30pm

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Financial Assistance for Homebuyers and Homeowners

Way Finders' Homeownership and Financial Education Department offers Financial Assistance programs to help you purchase or modify your home. 

Restoration Worship Center Brings 100 Backpacks to Children at Way Finders’ Residential Resource Center

Springfield, MA—The Restoration Worship Center (RWC) volunteered their time at a Way Finders’ Resid

Employment Support Services

Way Finders’ Employment Support Services help people envision—and make—the connection between stable housing and stable employment, all in pursuit of helping people achieve greater economic mobility. We support households who are receiving various services from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA).  

Belchertown Down Payment Assistance

Way Finders administers the Belchertown Down Payment Assistance program which provides down payment and/or closing assistance of $5,000 to income-eligible borrowers purchasing a home in the town of Belchertown, MA. Homebuyers must also complete homeownership education.

Project Reinvest: Homeownership - Down Payment Assistance

We are unable to accept additional applications for Project Reinvest: Down Payments Assistance as the program has reached its capacity. Thank you to our clients and partners who participated in the program and contributed to its incredible success. 

To check on the status of a previously submitted application, please contact your assigned housing advisor or contact 413-233-1621. 

Nancy Rivera Receives Judy Kelliher Award

On Tuesday, May 15, Nancy Rivera was surprised to learn she was selected to receive this year's Judy Kelliher award at the Regional Housings Network of Massachusetts Annual Conference.

Way Finders to present at 15th annual Commonwealth Workforce Coalition Conference

The Commonwealth Workforce Coalition (CWC) provides learning and development opportunities for the professional workforce development staff supporting individuals and families in pursuit of careers that provide good jobs. Now a program of the University of Massachusetts Boston Center for Social Policy, CWC builds the skills and knowledge of workforce development practitioners to improve the employment outcomes for unemployed and underemployed individuals.

Support for Homeownership and Financial Education

$25,000 Grant from Santander Bank to Support Homeownership and Financial Education Classes

Changes Made to Home Modification Loan Program to Better Serve Disabled and Elderly

CEDAC and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) have announced changes to the Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) to ensure increased benefits to the populations it serves.

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