Fr.Bill's&MainSpring

Nobody Should Be Homeless. Father Bill's & MainSpring provides shelter, housing, and homelessness prevention services to individuals & families in Southern MA.

[J. Calnan & Assoc. @JCAbuilds]

We Build…® Communities

JC&A adheres to a philosophy of “doing well by doing good”, which describes our team’s unwavering commitment to the community and exceptional team spirit. We are proud to support so many incredible charities, including Team IMPACT, Special Olympics of MA, Heading Home and Interfaith Social Services. This morning, our internal philanthropy group, JCAres, got together to prepare 100 bagged lunches to donate to the patrons of Father Bill’s!

JC&A is proud to be consistently honored as a Best Place to Work by the BBJ and a Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe, and recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a Top Charitable Contributor for the past 19 years in a row.

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

The 41st Annual Jack Conway Memorial Golf Tournament for the Homeless is this Thursday, Sept. 18! There’s still time to grab your spot; foursomes and individual golfers are welcome to sign up. Sign up at https://t.co/HwM7RcKWQA or contact Al Becker at [email protected]

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

We were honored to host Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @RepPressley at our Envision Bank Home for Veterans in Randolph.She met with a resident and spoke with staff about tackling the housing crisis. Special thanks to Councilor Katrina Huff-Larmond @Katrina4Senate for joining us.

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

On Aug. 7, we welcomed MA Veterans Services Sec. Jon Santiago for a tour of our new Smith Family Housing Resource Center & Yawkey Hall in Brockton, both providing housing & shelter for Veterans in need.

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

Save The Date: FBMS is thrilled to join @jackconway1956 for their 41st Jack Conway Memorial Golf Tournament for the Homeless. Join us on September 18, at 8 AM at Easton Country Club. Sign up to play or sponsor the event at https://t.co/PBBAGX26MI.

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

📢 We’re honored to receive a historic $5M gift from the Alvarium Foundation—the largest in our history. This investment launches our next campaign to expand supportive housing across Southern MA.
Read more:
🔗 https://t.co/rJBat7Olt7

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

We were honored to welcome @BridgeStateU President Fred Clark for a tour of our new Smith Family Housing Resource Center & Yawkey Hall in Brockton. Led by FBMS leaders and joined by BSU alum staff, it was a great moment of partnership and shared commitment to our community!

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

We’re honored to be named a Community Captain by the @Patriots Foundation and @BankofAmerica! Over the next 2 years, we’ll receive $50K + support to expand our impact and help end homelessness.
#CommunityCaptains #FBMS #PatriotsFoundation #EndHomelessness

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

We were thrilled when Stoughton Media Access Corporation came by to explore our latest development on Washington Street in Stoughton! Take a look at our second hotel to housing conversion! 🎉 https://t.co/VIest2NgBA

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

Please be advised that our MainSpring House shelter has permanently closed. Emergency shelter services are now available at the new Smith Family Housing Resource Center, located at 124 Manley Street, Brockton, MA. For more information, please visit https://t.co/S1ps46fafV

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

We're transforming the former Stoughton Motel into 24 permanent supportive housing units for individuals who’ve experienced homelessness. Our 2nd hotel-to-housing project since the 2022 Roadway Apartments in Brockton. Take a look

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

During National Community Development Week, FBMS joined Quincy’s Public Services Summit to connect with fellow providers. Re-Housing Case Manager Dani Estrada and Outreach Worker Molly Greenough represented FBMS. Quincy Police Chief Mark Kennedy gave the keynote.

[John F. Keenan @SenJohnFKeenan]

Congratulations @FrBillsMnSpring in Quincy for being recognized by MA Clubhouse Coalition for your work empowering people recovering from mental health conditions transition back into the workforce. I was grateful to help recognize their work!

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

Every call, email, and voice makes a difference. Together, we can ensure no one in our community is left without help. Find your legislator & speak up today! (4/4)

https://t.co/36JkW6Vm0g

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

Yesterday, FBMS joined the Massachusetts Coalition for Homeless Individuals at the State House for #LobbyDay. We stood alongside fellow providers to fight for critical funding for homeless services. The need is rising, and our frontline staff can’t do this alone. (1/4)

[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

-Take action! Contact your legislators & urge them to support:
-$121M for Homeless Individuals Assistance (#7004-0102)
-$10M for shelter workforce assistance (#7004-0109) (3/4)

[Plymouth Independent @PlyIndependent]

As Plymouth grows, so does its homeless population: Advocates say the town needs a year-round resource center, not just emergency shelters.
#nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent

https://t.co/OuqTUi5NBz

[Mass. HLC @MA_EOHLC]

HLC is proud to contribute funding for @FrBillsMnSpring’s new housing resource center in Brockton, which provides 32 units of supportive housing along with a day center, health care clinic and access to programs. This is more than shelter units. This is hope and a path forward.

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[Fr.Bill's&MainSpring @FrBillsMnSpring]

The establishment of the Smith Family Housing Resource Center (HRC) is becoming a reality thanks to the instrumental support from our 2024 Silver Supporters. Their dedication and generosity are helping us make significant strides in advancing our mission to end homelessness.