Video Testimonials

*All participants have consented to having their housing stories shared. All participants were compensated for their time.

Hallie – Belchertown

Brandon  – Ware

Caitlin – Ware

Dawn  – Ware

Hank H. – West Brookfield

Althea – Palmer

Lynn – Ware

Tashena  – West Brookfield

What is your current living situation and how does it meet your needs?

“Living with a roommate, the only way I can pay rent... 

Anonymous, 25, Palmer

What is your current living situation and how does it meet your needs?

I’m surviving.”

Beverlyne, 26, West Brookfield

What is your current living situation and how does it meet your needs?

“It meets my needs by getting me out of my tent.”

Minnette, 60, Ware

What is your current living situation and how does it meet your needs?

“On a friends floor.”

Damon, 36, Ware

What is your current living situation and how does it meet your needs?

“Unsanitary.”

Anonymous, 46, Spencer

What is your current living situation and how does it meet your needs?

“It’s small and old and there are mice.”

Anonymous, 58, Monson

Is your housing affordable?

Barely our rent has almost doubled since we moved in as the amount for utilities has gone up so much…” 

Lynn, 37, Ware

Are you concerned about your future housing?

“Yes, I am worried for when my roommate moves out in the future.”

Anonymous, 25, Palmer

Does your housing feel permanent and safe? Or does it still feel up in the air?

“My housing does not feel permanent and sometimes doesn’t feel safe...”

Althea, 25, Palmer

Does your housing feel permanent and safe? Or does it still feel up in the air?

For several months, we lived in hotels…”  “I was told we were lucky to have a car to sleep in if needed.” “…the landlord recently gave me a 60-day notice because they plan to sell the building.”

Tashena, 35, West Brookfield

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