Way Finders

Hi Nydia, we would encourage you to contact our Housing Center at 413-233-1500 and we can provide you with resources on where to look for housing opportunities. If you need financial assistance to help with rent or moving you can complete an assessment at www.wayfinders.org/hcec-assesment.

This is how I feel and I know no matter what anyone thinks or say nothing will be done and it will continue.

Go there for when they open . Or call them and they will direct you in what you need to do.

Way finders is the new name for hap housing

I agree.

Hi Cheryl, we have a program called Residential Assistance for Families in Transition that may be able to help with utility bills depending on the situation. To receive assistance through that program you would need to visit our Springfield Housing Center and be assessed in order to determine eligibility.

Hi Heather, our emergency financial housing assistance programs may be able to help you. You can apply at www.wayfinders.org/efha or contact us at 413-233-1600.

You can talk to your landlord and see if he will let you break your lease and if so find a place contact wayfinders to assist you with the first, last and security deposit as well as a stipend for furniture.

At Way Finder, Inc. you can apply for things like RAFT. There are funds available for help with first, last, and security. Just apply online. Hope this helps.

Hi Carmen, you may be eligible for assistance through our RAFT program. You can apply for the program on our website at www.wayfinders.org/raft or contact us directly at 413-233-1500 for more information.

Hello, visit their website. They have emergency assistance applications as well as other information that can help you and your family. Also, try visiting gosection8.com, you don't need to have a section voucher to check out available apartments. Also, try going to Springfield housing, holyoke housing any housing authorities near you. You may find help through them as well. Good luck to you and your family 🙏 oh one more, try calling your local Valley Opportunity Council, they may be able to assist you as well.

Hi Misty, we would recommend you visit our Housing Center at 322 Main Street and fill out an assessment in order to see if you qualify for any financial assistance. If you do not qualify with us we will provide you with other community resources that may be of help to you. You can always call us at 413-233-1500.

Hi Anthony, we would need to speak with you to gather additional details about your situation in order direct you to any available resources. We recommend you call us at 413-233-1500 and speak with a Customer Service Representative.

Disasterassistance.gov I believe will help you

She would have to contact someone in the office or just bring them in person.

U have to go down there in the morning when they open and fill out a application for the RAFT program hopefully that helps u out

Hello, all three of our Housing Centers (Springfield, Northampton, and Holyoke are open to the public, M-F 9a-4p)

I requested help for several Mase when I was in a pure pandemic it was difficult for me to buy and pay the rent since I also had cov 19 it was difficult to buy medicines and things to disinfect the house my rent was late I filled out an application and I am waiting no response please I need to bring my rent up to date

The offices are closed at the Springfield location you need to call the office and talk with someone

Yes they do

Hi Phyllis, yes you may re-apply for additional assistance and we will determine if you are eligible.

Hey there.....well I always go in person,do to high call...

When will my happy turn to sec 8 I'm tired of having to live in the Massachusetts area only I've been on for 5 years now . I ask the same questions and get no response as well or they can't tell you over the phone .. really why?

Huh?

Hi Lydia, unfortunately we do not offer services that help with locating and securing housing. We recommend utilizing apartment search listing sites like apartments.com, craigslist.com, gosection8.com or any others to help with your search. If you find that you need financial support to help you move or stay stably housed, please find more information about our RAFT program here - www.wayfinders.org/raft.

Check website for the correct email its a head ache getting contact with anyone out thete

Hi Emily, we offer financial assistance programs that can help with overdue mortgages as well as foreclosure prevention counseling. You can learn more an apply at www.wayfinders.org/raft

I contacted a supervisor when things weren't getting done and she got the ball rolling for me, been waiting since July but they are coming through for me

Keep trying or ask to speak with a supervisor

Maria you should look for your application on the Section 8 page. Gosection8.com

Please call Luz Alvarado at 233-1601. She will direct you from there. So sorry for your troubles.

Hi Carmen, you may want to look into our RAFT program if you are looking for support with first, last, and/or security deposits for an apartment. You can find more information at wayfindersma.org/raft or call us at 413-233-1500.

Hello, depending on what type of assistance you are looking for, grades may vary. We recommend visiting our website to see the documents you need for evaluations. https://www.wayfindersma.org/hcec-services

Please call the office or come in to talk to your housing counselor

Hello, we do offer free Credit Success workshops where we will work with you to achieve your financial goals. In terms of your ability to rent, we would suggest you contact our housing center and speaking with a fair housing counselor. You can contact us at 413-233-1500.

This depends on their current situation. If DCF is involved, then yes, they would need to provide a letter from DCF stating a specific date for reunification. The client can also apply for themselves, if this is not an option with regards to DCF. There is funding available for adults without children under 21. There can be many different scenarios so we suggest that anyone looking for RAFT assistance come to our Housing Center to be assessed. If additional information is need you can contact us at 413-233-1500.

Hello Jasmine, we would recommend coming to our Springfield Housing Center to have your situation assessed and determine what assistance may be available for you. We offer many services around housing and employment, and if the case is that we do not directly have any services that you qualify for, we will help you find other resources in the community.

Hi Heather, if you are in need of Emergency Assistance Housing we recommend that you first reach out to The Department of Housing and Community Development. If you are looking for financial assistance to move it is possible you may qualify for our Residential Assistance for Families in Transition in which case you will need to visit our Springfield Housing Center to be assessed. More information on the program can be found at www.wayfindersma.org/raft. If you have any other questions you can also contact our Housing Center at 413-233-1500.

Hello Ana, we are sorry that you have problems to register in the workshop. If you are trying to register for the workshop scheduled for tomorrow, you may not be able to sign up because it has recently run out. We just added another workshop for October presented in Spanish in which you can register, or if you prefer, you can take the class online. Also, if you have not already done so, you must create an account before you can register for the workshop. If you continue to have problems, contact our housing property department directly at 413-233-1621. You can see our next workshop at www.wayfindersma.org/training-center.

Hi Barbara, we would recommend you visit our Housing Center at 322 Main Street, Springfield and have your situation assessed. You may qualify for financial assistance. Even if you do not qualify for assistance through Way Finders, we will help you find the resources you need. You can also contact the Housing Center at 413-233-1500 with questions but the assessment must be completed in person.

Yes, thank you very much I went through your office and they assisted me to fill two housing applications through low income and section 8. I know that maybe the wait is long in those lists but I also know that a miracle may happen and I can be in a safe place sooner than expected. Thanks once again.

I suggest to visit the agency, they can give you more information.

Wayfinders formally Haphousing has too many people on list, I recommend you update your phone number and address.

Hi Carol, first off congratulations on your graduation. I saw you posted twice so I will reply on both of your questions. If possible, please try and visit or at least call our Housing Center. We can have your situation assessed and determine the best course of action for you. Since you are interested in working, please make sure to ask about out Employment Support Services, as you may be able to qualify for one of their programs to help you on the path to working again. If you have any other questions, just give us a visit or a call!