Foundation Gives $50,000 to Transitional Housing Group

According to the Daily News, The Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Roof Over Head Collaborative.  ROOF was formed in 2009 to provide more transitional housing for the homeless of Greater Newburyport.  ROOF is hoping to raise funds and purchase properties in Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury. They intend to partner with a local social service organization that will then manage the property and screen tenants, as well as provide services.

ROOF’s goal is to purchase 3 properties a year over the next decade in order to provide hundreds with a transitional home and social services.

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