Here are some links to some websites that may help you to understand some of the affordable housing programs. The links that are here are the same links that currently exist under Official Links in the navigation menu on the left side of the page, however, but also include a brief description of the organization's purpose.
http://www.comteam.org/shelters.htm
If you are homeless and in need of shelter or a victim of domestic violence, a number of programs are offered at this site to help stabilize families and provide temporary housing until permanent housing can be found. Their phone number is (978) 459-0551.
http://www.massaccesshousingregistry.org/content/
The Massachusetts Accessible Housing Registry (MassAccess) is an accessible and user-friendly web site that helps people with disabilities find affordable and accessible housing in Massachusetts.
http://www.chapa.org/
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association’s mission is to encourage the production and preservation of housing that is affordable to low and moderate income families and individuals and to foster diverse and sustainable communities through planning and community development.
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=ehedhomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Ehed
The Depart of Housing and Community Development provides leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management.
http://www.massnahro.org/Home.php
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (MassNAHRO) is a membership association of local housing authorities, community development agencies and housing and redevelopment officials. Its purpose is to be the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision and preservation of adequate and affordable housing for those with low and moderate incomes.