Partnership for Financial Equity released First-Gen Home: A Massachusetts Finanacial Equity Innovation Story today, a report on the emergence of housing assistance programs that prioritize first-generation homebuyers starting in Dorchester with Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance's STASH program. Since 2019, the concept has taken off and now there are eleven locations across the country that have first-generation programs.
Partnership for Financial Equity released First-Gen Home: A Massachusetts Financial Equity Innovation Story today, a report on the emergence of housing assistance programs that prioritize first-generation homebuyers starting in Dorchester with Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance's STASH program.
May 28, 2024 – MAHA is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Dorchester-based organization was selected from a total of 715 applicants during a competitive review process. MAHA will receive $750,000 over 10 years.
Dorchester - Mayor Michelle Wu, standing with members of the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) at the community organization’s office, today announced a historic $106 million commitment to affordable homeownership, focusing on serving first-time and first-generation homebuyers of color. Read Dorchester Reporter article here.
This homeownership commitment from the City of Boston will:
October 5, 2021 - Dorchester, MA - MAHA's Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Symone Crawford as its next executive director. Board President Esther Dupie said, "We are excited that Symone will be leading us into the future and building on the success MAHA has had over the years."
