Our History

Emmaus has helped more than 40,000 children, men and women out of homelessness and into permanent housing since 1985. Located in Haverhill, MA, Emmaus assists families and individuals in the Merrimack Valley and Northeastern Massachusetts to secure homes and achieve self-sufficiency. Last year, Emmaus helped a total of 1,929 people, including over 500 children under the age of 18, through its shelters and affordable housing programs. Thanks to the financial support of many, we have been able to care for those who have nowhere else to turn.

Emmaus Today

The family shelter system in Massachusetts has been in a state of emergency due to the unprecedented influx of families seeking shelter. The Emmaus family shelter, Emmaus House, serves 51 families per night and is constantly at full capacity. Furthermore, Emmaus expanded its emergency shelter for homeless individuals, Mitch’s Place, in July 2024 by adding 7 transitional housing units in order to accommodate the increased demand for shelter. Since July, the number of inquiries we’ve received from individuals looking for shelter has skyrocketed. Without Mitch’s Place, many homeless individuals would spend the night sleeping on the street or in places not meant for human habitation. The heightened demand for shelter has further stretched our resources and created an urgent need for us to rapidly place people into affordable housing. Despite these challenges, Emmaus remains committed to our mission of helping these men, women and families find their way home. Emmaus relies upon charitable gifts, grants, and proceeds from fundraising events like “Sip, Sample & Support” to help fund our programs.

Our work would not be possible without your support. Thank you in advance for helping us rebuild lives each and every day!

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