Massachusetts Affordable Homeownership Alliance - MAHA

Massachusetts Affordable Homeownership Alliance - MAHA Educating and mobilizing to increase sustainable homeownership across Massachusetts

For years, Melodie and Nhu dreamed of buying a home together. đź’™ These sisters wanted a place where their family could ...
06/12/2026

For years, Melodie and Nhu dreamed of buying a home together. đź’™

These sisters wanted a place where their family could put down roots, but finding something affordable wasn’t easy. Homes within their price range often needed significant work, while others were too far from the communities they wanted to stay connected to. After several years of planning and preparation, they found a renovated home in Brockton that felt like the right place to start.

The journey wasn’t without challenges. Before they could buy, they needed to pay off debt, and navigating the financial requirements of homeownership felt overwhelming at times. Through housing counseling and programs like MAHA’s STASH, they received guidance and assistance that helped make their goal achievable.

Today, Melodie, Nhu, and their brother live in the home together. While they know they may eventually outgrow it, they see it as the first step toward a larger dream: creating stability and opportunity for their family. 🏠

Yesterday, members of the Homeownership Action Network came together to meet with Secretary Matias, who leads Governor H...
06/10/2026

Yesterday, members of the Homeownership Action Network came together to meet with Secretary Matias, who leads Governor Healey’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, to advocate for expanded homeownership opportunities across Massachusetts. 🏠

Representing organizations from across the state, we shared a common message: first-generation, low- and moderate-income, and BIPOC homebuyers deserve a fair shot at homeownership.

We were excited to hear Secretary Matias speak about the importance of homeownership as a pathway to stability, opportunity, and generational wealth.

This meeting was an important first step—and we’re excited that the conversation will continue later this summer. Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared your experiences, and demonstrated the strength of our growing movement.

When we organize together, we build more pathways to homeownership. đź’™

06/08/2026

Thank you to Senator Miranda and Representative Worrell for your leadership in championing STASH and expanding pathways to homeownership across Massachusetts.

At a time when the racial homeownership and wealth gaps remain some of the greatest barriers to economic equity in our state, your commitment to supporting aspiring homeowners sends a powerful message: everyone deserves a fair shot at building a future through homeownership.

As budget negotiations continue in Conference Committee, we’re grateful for your continued partnership and leadership in ensuring this critical resource remains available to the families who need it most.

Thank you for standing with homebuyers and helping make the dream of homeownership more accessible for the next generation.

Credit is an important factor in homeownership and in our overall finances. Looking to improve your credit score, and ne...
06/03/2026

Credit is an important factor in homeownership and in our overall finances. Looking to improve your credit score, and need some guidance? Then, MAHA's Credit Building Bootcamp is for you.

To be eligible, you must have graduated from MAHA's first-time homebuyer class and have at least a 580 credit score. Register for the Bootcamp here:
https://mahahome.org/civicrm/event/register?id=2236

Want to make loans more accessible and at lower interest rates? Sign up for our credit-building workshop to learn how to...
05/29/2026

Want to make loans more accessible and at lower interest rates? Sign up for our credit-building workshop to learn how to improve your relationship with your money...and your credit score. Register here: https://mahahome.org/civicrm/event/register?id=2236

We are grateful for the vision and leadership of Lee Pelton as President & CEO of . Under his leadership, the Boston Fou...
05/21/2026

We are grateful for the vision and leadership of Lee Pelton as President & CEO of . Under his leadership, the Boston Foundation became a key partner in expanding homeownership across Greater Boston — including supporting MAHA's own STASH Program, which provides first-generation homebuyers with down payment assistance and financial literacy.
Thank you, Lee. Your investment in our communities will open doors for years to come. 🏠

Homeownership is possible when we organize together! Join us for an Intro to Organizing Meeting to learn how everyday pe...
05/18/2026

Homeownership is possible when we organize together!

Join us for an Intro to Organizing Meeting to learn how everyday people turn their stories, relationships, and leadership into read advocacy for affordable homeownership and stronger communities.

We’ll talk about what organizing is, how policy change happens, and how you can get involved - no experience needed.

Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. And we need both. Let’s build power together!

Register for this Zoom meeting at the link in our bio đź’™

“Look daughter, this is the house.” “This one?” “Yes, I’m going to do it now.”This determination is what characterizes A...
05/14/2026

“Look daughter, this is the house.” “This one?” “Yes, I’m going to do it now.”

This determination is what characterizes Aned, a joyful, first-generation, first-time STASH homeowner. She is an extremely hard-working single mother who cares deeply about community. “I took my first-time homebuyer class 3 years ago and it has been a big challenge trying to find something that fit my budget, especially if I looked close to my job in Boston.” So when she saw what-is-now-her-home, Aned felt empowered by the “valuable knowledge, guidance, and support” she got from STASH to put in an offer. The availability of STASH funding to buy anywhere in the state gave her the possibility to provide her kids a stable home they can come back to.

To keep the door to homeownership open for more people like Aned, we need funding for STASH! Let’s urge our state legislators to support affordable homeownership programs. Reach out to your state Senator and ask them to support STASH Amendment #91 or sign our petition at the link in our bio. 💙

Thank you so much for making the 18th Annual Taste of Dorchester such a wonderful night! We are so grateful to the resta...
05/05/2026

Thank you so much for making the 18th Annual Taste of Dorchester such a wonderful night! We are so grateful to the restaurants, volunteers, and sponsors who make this event possible. TOD is a crucial way that we raise funds to support MAHA's work of increasing access to affordable homeownership for first-time homebuyers across Massachusetts. The participating restaurants will be listed on our website all year, so you can support them all year round when you order in or go out to eat!

Finally, congratulations to our Best of TOD 2026 winners who were voted on by our attendees! Congrats to Shea Butter Smoothies who was the top dessert of the night 🎉Congrats to Family Affair who was the 2nd place entree of the night, and to Murl's Kitchen who was the top entree of the night 🎉

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Arbella Insurance Foundation and First Citizens Bank!

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