In FY19, FBMS served 6,740 people in cities and towns across Southern Massachusetts

Prevention
- FBMS diverted 339 families from having to enter shelter
- 90% of households assisted by the Tenancy Preservation Program remained housed
Housing
- 553 households served by FBMS permanent supportive housing across Southern Massachusetts
- 349 households moved from homelessness to housing (including FBMS and non-FBMS housing)
Shelter & Basic Needs
- 2,712 people (adults and children) were sheltered
- 259,976 meals were served to community members in need, mainly through volunteer power
Individuals

- Sheltered 1,945 individuals total, averaging 259 individuals per night
- 349 individuals exited shelter to housing or other systems of care
- 222 individuals sheltered were veterans, 285 individuals were 60 or older, and 120 individuals were young adults (18-24)
Families
- 267 families were sheltered, including 461 children, averaging 133 families per night
- 98 families ended their homelessness and moved into housing
- Number of families exiting shelter to housing increased by 60%
Workforce Development