Press Release: 6/17/2025

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $40 Million for Supportive Housing Projects

 



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6/16/2025



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Secretary Augustus addresses the crowd at the 2025 Supportive Housing Grant Awards announcement in Brockton,



BROCKTON — Today the Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding more than $40 million for eight supportive housing developments that will provide 217 affordable rental units for seniors, veterans and formerly homeless residents. Supportive housing is housing that has easy access to services, such as health care, mental health or addiction treatment to help support older adults, those transitioning out of chronic homelessness or other vulnerable people. 



“Every investment in supportive housing is a long-term investment in the community and its residents,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These incredibly important projects will provide affordable housing and services for Massachusetts residents across the state.” 



“Supportive housing is more than just a permanent home,” said Ed Augustus, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities. “Today's $40 million investment will not only help build new housing across the state, but the on-site services included in these developments will help residents maintain happy, healthy and independent lives.” 



The announcement was made outside of Roadway Apartments in Brockton, a former motel that was converted into 69 units of permanent supportive housing and is operated by Father Bill’s & MainSpring. Roadway Apartments II, adjacent to Roadway Apartments, is receiving funds in this year’s award round. 



“Thanks to the leadership of Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, we’re able to take the next bold step in addressing homelessness in our region,” said John Yazwinski, President & CEO, Father Bill’s & MainSpring.“This funding allows us to continue developing new properties for permanent supportive housing—offering individuals not just a roof, but a real path to stability and hope.”



“The City of Brockton is extremely appreciative of the continued support of the Healey-Driscoll Administration,” said Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan. “The efforts of John Yazwinski and Father Bill's & MainSpring to provide housing to our unhoused residents is crucial to the growth and prosperity of the ‘City of Champions.’” 



Today’s awards build upon the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s efforts to invest in housing for all income levels and to make it easier to build new housing across the state. 



In 2025, the Administration has awarded $158 million to support 14 projects in 12 communities to create more than 1,100 affordable units and has awarded $18 million in housing development awards to create 288 market rate units in Gateway Cities.  



Earlier this month, the first-in-the-nation Momentum Fund created by the Affordable Homes Act made its first investments in two reasonably priced, mixed-income properties totaling 262 units. And as of this week, more than 75% of MBTA communities have approved multifamily zoning, with over 4,000 new housing units now in the development pipeline. 



Full Awardee List: 



Attleboro Family Center (Attleboro): $12,971,103 




  • Attleboro Family Center is the adaptive re-use of a nursing home in Attleboro. The sponsor is the Planning Office for Urban Affairs. When completed, the project will provide housing for 50 homeless families. 



Ashford Street Lodging House (Boston): $1.5 million 




  • Ashford Street Lodging House is a deep energy retrofit of an existing single room occupancy property in Brighton. The sponsor is the Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC). When the rehabilitation is completed, the building will provide single rooms, a studio, and a small apartment as well as supportive services for 12 individuals. ABCDC and Bay Cove Human Services will provide extensive supportive services.  



26 Lawrence Ave (Boston): $3,000,000 




  • 26 Lawrence Ave is the adaptive re-use of a former rectory in Roxbury. The sponsor is Heading Home, Inc. When rehabilitation is complete, the property will provide housing for 17 homeless families. 



Roadway Apartments II (Brockton): $4,560,470 and $600,000 LIHTC 




  • Roadway Apartments II is a new construction, permanent supportive housing project in Brockton on the same site as Roadway Apartments, the state’s first motel conversion-to-housing project completed in 2023. The sponsor is Father Bill’s & MainSpring, Inc. When completed, the project will consist of 29 studio apartments for formerly homeless individuals. Father Bill’s will provide extensive supportive services. 



The Winslow (Greenfield): $5,739,550 




  • The Winslow is the preservation and rehabilitation of an existing affordable single room occupancy property in downtown Greenfield. The sponsor is Greenfield Housing Associates, a nonprofit affiliate of the Greenfield Housing Authority. The 55 rental units will remain deeply affordable, with 20 units for residents at or below 30% of AMI, 10 units restricted to residents under 50% of AMI, and 25 units for residents at or below 60% of AMI. 



Bellevue Veterans Housing (Oak Bluffs): $2,100,000 




  • Bellevue Veterans Housing is a new construction project on town-owned land in Oak Bluffs (Martha’s Vineyard). The co-sponsors are Island Housing Trust and Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center. When completed, the project will offer 12 one-bedroom units of permanent supportive housing for veterans. All units will be restricted to individuals at or below 80% of AMI, with three units further restricted to 60% of AMI, three units to 50% of AMI, and three units to 30% of AMI. Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center will provide extensive support services.  



Quincy Street Apartments (Quincy): $5,464,953 




  • Quincy Street Apartments consists of the demolition of three aging wood-frame buildings and new construction of permanent supportive housing. The project is a joint venture between NeighborWorks Housing Solutions and Father Bill’s & MainSpring. When completed, the project will provide 24 studio apartments for homeless individuals.  All units will be restricted for tenants earning less than 30% of AMI. Father Bill’s will provide extensive supportive services. 



Old Town Hall Veterans Apartments (Westfield): $5,000,000 




  • Old Town Hall Veterans Apartments is the adaptive re-use of a historic building in Westfield into permanent supportive housing. The sponsor is Domus, Inc. When completed, the project will provide 18 affordable studios for veterans. All units will be restricted to individuals at or below 80% of AMI, with 14 units further restricted to 60% of AMI. The City of Westfield, the regional VA, and the local veterans service agency will provide extensive supportive services.