Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

What Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless does

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1981 and headquartered in Lynn, Massachusetts, focused on eradicating homelessness and addressing poverty across the Commonwealth. Its operations are organized around four core programs: A Bed for Every Child (delivering brand new beds and healthy sleep education to low-income children, launched in 2012, at $350 per bed); Birth to Big Kid Initiative (a two-year, data-informed program for expectant mothers and infants through toddlerhood using American Academy of Pediatrics-approved safe sleep education); Casa Project (a one-stop comprehensive resource and case-management service for families and individuals facing housing instability, including HRSN/Health-Related Social Needs services); and Systemic Change (statewide policy advocacy, including the Protect Access to Shelter campaign, Legislative Action Day, and Massachusetts Youth Count).

The organization runs on a partnership-driven direct-service model rather than a proprietary technology platform. Distribution is anchored by referral and delivery partnerships with public school districts, health centers, hospitals, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, faith-based groups, and community organizations, enabling MCH to reach 3,683 households across 298 communities in 2023. Underlying technology is limited to a Wix-hosted website (mahomeless.org), email and social-media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn), and a Harness-powered donation platform via DonorPerfect for online giving.

Revenue is generated entirely through charitable channels — individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants (including Cummings Foundation as a named major sponsor), and unit-priced programmatic fundraising such as the $350 bed sponsorship. MCH is governed independently with no parent company, is staffed by 11–50 employees, and operates solely within Massachusetts with no global footprint claim.

Name

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

Legal name

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

Website

https://mahomeless.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers direct services (beds, safe-sleep education, housing casework) and statewide policy advocacy to low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability across 298 communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Homeless services
• Housing advocacy
• Emergency shelter
• Social services
• Nonprofit organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that generates revenue primarily through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and fundraising campaigns including annual appeals and the A Bed for Every Child program where donors can sponsor beds at $350 each.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is a Worcester, MA-based nonprofit that delivers direct-service programs to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts, including a Bed Sponsorship Program, Safe Sleep Education (Marjorie's Corner), the Homeless Education Law Project (HELP) for students, and a Housing Advocacy Program. In parallel, the coalition conducts policy advocacy and community education to address the root causes of homelessness. The organization operates with a lean staff model, partnering with shelters and community organizations to extend its reach.

Product overview

The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of direct service programs and advocacy initiatives rather than a unified technology product. The core programs include A Bed for Every Child (providing beds and sleep education to low-income children), Birth to Big Kid Initiative (maternal and infant support with safe sleep education), Casa Project (comprehensive resource services for housing instability), and Systemic Change (policy advocacy and public policy campaigns). These programs work together through an integrated service delivery model that combines direct assistance with upstream prevention and systemic advocacy to address homelessness at multiple levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A Bed for Every Child: Program providing brand new beds to low-income children throughout Massachusetts, ensuring they have a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Each year, over 1,500 beds are delivered directly to children's homes.
• Birth to Big Kid Initiative
• Casa Project
• Systemic Change

Products and services

• Bed Sponsorship Program
• Safe Sleep Education (Marjorie's Corner)
• Homeless Education Law Project (HELP)
• Housing Advocacy Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,702 children received healthy sleep education along with brand new beds (2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Public School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with public school districts across Massachusetts for the A Bed for Every Child program to identify and serve children in low-income households.
• Health Centers and HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with healthcare entities including hospitals and health centers across Massachusetts for the Birth to Big Kid Initiative to reach expectant mothers and provide safe sleep education.
• Department of Children and FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for referring children and families in need of beds and support services through the A Bed for Every Child program.
• Faith-Based GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partners for the A Bed for Every Child program providing support and referrals for children in low-income households.
• Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organizations partner with A Bed for Every Child to identify families in need and assist with bed delivery and support services.
• Massachusetts Law Reform InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey advocacy partner for joint policy campaigns including candlelight vigils, organizational sign-on letters, and legislative action on family homelessness and shelter access.
• Lynn United for ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal advocacy partner for community organizing and legislative advocacy efforts.
• Homes for All MassachusettscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for joint advocacy efforts including budget campaigns, eviction protections, and housing policy initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program: Greater Boston nonprofit providing health care and supportive services to homeless individuals. Comparable in combining direct service delivery with advocacy for vulnerable populations in Massachusetts.
• Heading Home: Massachusetts nonprofit ending homelessness through emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and supportive housing programs. Directly comparable as a state-focused housing/homelessness services provider serving low-income families.
• Homes for All Massachusetts: Massachusetts statewide coalition of housing and homelessness advocacy organizations. MCH is a coalition partner; both organizations collaborate on budget campaigns, eviction protections, and housing policy initiatives.
• Pine Street Inn: Boston-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, permanent housing, and workforce services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. Comparable in mission and direct-service model, with significantly larger operational scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization dedicated to achieving affordable housing for extremely low-income households. Comparable in mission, advocacy focus, and constituent engagement model, but operating federally.
• National Coalition for the Homeless: National advocacy organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness through policy, research, and grassroots organizing. Comparable advocacy-plus-research model operating at national scale rather than state scale.
• Family Promise: National nonprofit addressing family homelessness through shelter, prevention, and stabilization programs. Comparable mission focus on families and children experiencing homelessness, with national reach.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National nonpartisan organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness through research, best practices, and policy advocacy. Comparable policy and systems-change orientation at a national scale.
• Massachusetts Law Reform Institute: Statewide Massachusetts legal advocacy organization working on housing, homelessness, and poverty law. MCH's existing advocacy coalition partner, addressing overlapping systemic-change objectives.

Regional players

• Lynn Shelter Association: Lynn, Massachusetts-based organization addressing homelessness and poverty locally, sharing MCH's hometown. Comparable direct service model but operates at city-level rather than statewide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MAHomeless
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EndHomelessnessMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/macoalitionforthehomeless
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/massachusetts-coalition-for-the-homeless
• Instagraminstagram.com/endhomelessnessma

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless