Update on $1 million

Update on $1 million

When we launched the 2022 Whatever it Takes campaign, we set a dream goal of $1 million. To be honest, none of us at La Colaborativa knew for sure how we'd get there. What we did know is that our friends and supporters have continually stepped up to serve, protect,...

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Whatever It Takes

Whatever It Takes

Our community is facing an unprecedented housing crisis, as families navigate a third year of the pandemic, a skyrocketing cost of living, and a dense, competitive local housing market. Intakes for emergency housing are up, with our triage team seeing 10+ new cases...

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Questions 1 & 4

Questions 1 & 4

Yesterday, September 15, marked the start of Latino Heritage Month and the kickoff to a month-long celebration of Latino culture, history, and leadership. This is a month to not only celebrate, but to recognize the immense needs still present in our Latinx...

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The Evolution of a Housing Crisis

The Evolution of a Housing Crisis

Photo by Gabriela Maria Cartagena Amid unprecedented housing security and economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of families in our community have struggled to remain housed over the last two years. With the ongoing gentrification of...

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Keeping Warm in Winter

Keeping Warm in Winter

PHOTO BY DARLENE DEVITA This January, Chelsea and much of the Northeast has faced bitterly cold winter weather, leaving the most vulnerable in our community at the greatest risk. Many of our community members find themselves struggling to pay their heating bills as...

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Evict the Rats! House Our Families!

Evict the Rats! House Our Families!

La Colaborativa youth and families gathered to shine a light on Chelsea’s rat problem this week at city hall, calling on local officials to do more to improve housing conditions for our families. Housing resources should focus on addressing rat infestations and other quality of life issues, instead of evicting families.

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