The Stable Housing and Reintegration Program (SHARP) supports Formerly Incarcerated People (FIP) through housing subsidies, wrap-around care, and empowerment services. SHARP is more than a rental assistance program—it’s a pathway to homeownership, equity, and self-determination. By divesting from discriminatory systems and investing directly in impacted individuals, SHARP ensures sustainable housing, stability, and long-term reintegration success.
Before starting your housing search, run a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check on yourself. This simple step can help you prepare for lease applications and transitional housing programs. Whether you’re exploring affordable housing options or reentry housing programs, knowing your CORI status gives you the power to communicate clearly with landlords and access more opportunities through Housing Opportunities for People Reentering.
Justice 4 Housing, now part of the Massachusetts CoC Program, offers transitional and rapid re-housing support for survivors of domestic violence. Through homelessness prevention, emergency rental assistance, and innovative recovery solutions, we empower survivors to regain safety and stability. Our mission is to end the criminalization of survival and provide housing justice for those most in need.
The Hands On Defense (HOD) Program fights housing discrimination against Justice-Impacted Individuals through legal advocacy and peer-led support, ensuring fair housing access despite criminal records.
SHARP offers housing subsidies, wrap-around care, and pathways to homeownership for Formerly Incarcerated People. The program promotes equity by returning control to those most impacted by systemic racism.
