Stone House Announces Two Grants Toward Construction Of Emergency And Permanent Supportive Housing In Roxbury

The Stone House in Roxbury, caring for and protecting adult and child survivors of domestic abuse, and helping them rebuild safe, secure, independent lives of purpose and self-fulfillment, announces the receipt of two grants towards its goal of constructing a new building that will offer both emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing.

In partnership with the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, 7-9 Westminster Terrace in Roxbury will be a 13-unit development offering emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence. The three-story building will feature studio and two-bedroom apartments, along with an elevator, laundry facilities, and a service manager's office. Situated adjacent to Stone House, the project will include private access between the two buildings and be built to Passive House standards.

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Understanding the critical need for this type of housing in the City of Boston, two organizations have committed grant funding:

• The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is awarding $2.7 million in subsidies. Stone House is one of 11 supportive housing project recipients across Massachusetts.

• FHLBank Boston is awarding a $462,857 subsidy grant to this development.

This initiative specifically addresses the needs of a historically underserved community, benefiting from robust local support, a contract with the Department of Public Health for shelter services, and enhanced Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program provisions for permanent housing.

"This collaboration with Stone House is an example of partnering to serve the underserved residents of our community," said Bill Grogan, President of the Planning Office for Urban Affairs. "By partnering with service providers, POUA has been able to serve the most at-risk and vulnerable populations across the Commonwealth, including survivors of domestic violence, and families and individuals in need of safe, affordable housing and immediate shelter, with wraparound services."

"The need for both emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing in Boston is at critical levels," said, Kathy Fagan, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Stone House. "We expect this major undertaking will cost a little over $10 Million, requiring a deep commitment from many partners. We are grateful for the Healey-Driscoll Administration and FHLBank Boston for supporting this critical project, however, we still need to raise an estimated $700,000 to open the doors to survivors"

Construction on the new building is currently expected to begin in spring of 2027 and completed within a year. Occupancy is slated for mid-2028. The building will replace the current emergency shelter Stone House operates in Dorchester, making it easier for clients to access survivor services, including childcare, right next door.

Stone House is seeking support from foundations, businesses, and individuals through a capital campaign focused on this initiative. For more information, visit www.stonehouseinc.org.