volunteering & benefactors
Volunteering
If you have a skill that would in any way help our elderly, disabled, kids or parents, we would love to hear from you.
Volunteers help in our The Family Learning Centers. The Family Learning Centers consist of impressive computer rooms located in three of our family developments: Trustman Apartments, Walnut Street Apartments, and High Street Veteran Apartments. In the Family Learning Centers, children are given access and training in computers after school and during the summer months, and adults are instructed in skills often needed for employment.
The Family Learning Centers' programs are administered by the BHA's Jody Garber, 617-566-8795, jgarber@brooklinehousing.org. Donations of equipment are often welcomed. Please call for specifications.
The Family Learning Center Progam also provides on site computer access and training for elderly and disabled residents. Many of our senior residents now use e-mail to stay in touch with family and friends. Can Skype be far behind?
Our Next Steps program, which is run by BHA's Teresa Thompson Maynard, 617-566-6011, tthompsonh@brooklinehousing.org, focuses on helping adults to write or revise resumes, find employment, and pursue continuing education opportunities including GED, certificate programs, two- and four-year colleges and job/skills training. Carol uses her considerable network, her energy and her determination to match the right person to the right job or school. If you have an employment opportunity or would like to provide funds for a scholarship, please contact Carol.
If you can help the BHA and our residents with these programs or if you have an idea for a new program, please call Jody or Teresa.
Benefactors
We understand that people who would like to volunteer often don't have the time. We use donations for some of the following programs. Please contact Susan Barnette at 617-277-2022 or sbarnette@brooklinehousing.org if you wish to make a donation of money or items.
- Resident Activities
- Elder Services
- Elder Bus
- Lunch Programs
- Creative Arts
- Youth Programs
- Furniture for Homeless
- The Family Learning Centers
- The Next Steps Program
- Steps to Success Program
- Thanksgiving luncheon for elderly/disabled
- Christmas toys & turkeys
Furniture and Household goods
Brookline Housing Authority participates in a Transitional Family program that sets aside some units for homeless families in shelters. These families are assisted by a team comprised of social workers and BHA staff. One of our major needs is furniture for these once homeless families. If you are able to donate furniture, please contact Susan Barnette, Assistant to the Executive Director, at 617-277-2022 or sbarnette@brooklinehousing.org.