HOUSING
STABILITY
NAVIGATING
BENEFITS & SERVICES
BUILDING
COMMUNITY.
Housing Stability. Benefits Access. Community Support.
Whether you're facing a housing issue, struggling to access benefits, caring for a family member, or simply unsure where to turn, MLCS walks alongside East Boston residents every step of the way.
The Housing Support Lab helps residents navigate the complex systems that determine housing stability—from applications and documentation to landlord negotiations, benefits, legal resources, and financial —reducing barriers that often cause families to lose housing.
We Help With:
Housing
Stability
Help with housing searches, leases, recertifications, and landlord issues.
Benefits
Access
Support applying for SNAP, TAFDC, SSI/SSDI and other public benefits.
Healthcare
Navigation
Assistance understanding and accessing healthcare options.
Family
Support
Resources for parents, children, and caregivers of all ages.
Employment &
Economic Mobility
Job resources, training programs, and financial empowerment.
Care
Coordination
Connecting you to the right services and walking with you every step.
Resident Services Where People Live
We’re contracted by housing management partners to provide on-site resident services at Maverick Landing, Grace Apartments and Lewis Mall, helping residents access resources, strengthen household stability, and remain connected to their community.
Open To The Entire East Boston Community
Beyond our housing communities, MLCS operates walk-in Housing Lab and Community Resource Center where East Boston residents can receive support navigating housing, public benefits, healthcare, employment, disability services, and other social service systems.
Making an Impact. Strengthening Communities.
We provide resident services that empower individuals and strengthen communities across housing developments in East Boston
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Maverick Landing
Home to MLCS’s main office and original community base, the Maverick Landing property has 396 mixed-income units developed by Trinity Management, EBCDC, and BHA. It represents a huge transition for the East Boston neighborhood, replacing the “superblock” public housing style with townhomes, duplexes, and apartments.
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Grace Apartments
With its new construction in 2024 headed by EBCDC, Grace Apartments is a welcome addition to the Maverick Square area. The building provides 42 total units of fixed and subsidized housing to residents aged 55+, allowing households to afford the rising East Boston rent prices and access the community with its central location.
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Lewis Mall
The Lewis Mall apartments developed by EBCDC allows residents aged 62+ to receive specialized supportive services provided by NeighborHealth’s Neighborhood PACE program while maintaining their independence to thrive. All 47-units are subsidized to prioritize the financial health of each household.
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Supportive Services
Connecting residents to the resources they need to thrive.
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Economic Mobility
Building paths to stability through jobs, training, and career support.
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Community Engagement
Creating strong, connected neighborhoods where everyone can belong and grow.
Communities We Serve
Partnering with East Boston Community Development Corporation (EBCDC) and Trinity Management Company, we serve the residents of three East Boston sites, right where they call home.
Our Case Managers
Trusted navigators helping Eastie community members overcome the barriers of navigating complex systems of support, walking alongside clients every step of the way, acting as a final line of support when other doors have closed.
Whether it’s securing housing, applying for public benefits like SNAP or TAFDC, accessing elder care and disability resources, or understanding healthcare options like Medicaid and Medicare, no one falls through the cracks.
We aim to restore hope, empower decision-making, and build the bridges people need to move forward.
How We Can Help
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Housing Support
Navigate housing options, applications, documentation, and landlord communication.
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Rental & Financial Assistance
Get help accessing RAFT and other financial assistance programs.
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Benefits Navigation
Get connected to SNAP, TAFDC, healthcare, disability services, and other benefits.
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Legal & Advocacy Support
Connect with legal and court-related housing resources.
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Personalized Case Management
Work one-on-one with a Case Manager who can help you navigate complex systems.
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Community Resources
Connect with food, employment, immigration, and other community services.
Housing Lab
Our Housing Stability Lab provides personalized, hands-on support to help individuals and families overcome the barriers that can make it difficult to obtain or maintain safe, stable housing. Whether you’re navigating the housing search process, facing financial challenges, or working through complex housing-related issues, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Through one-on-one support and coordinated services, we help residents:
- Navigate housing options and available resources.
- Complete housing applications and gather required documentation.
- Communicate and coordinate with landlords.
- Access public benefits and community resources.
- Apply for rental assistance programs, including RAFT and other available supports.
- Address utility challenges to maintain housing stability.
- Coordinate with legal and court-related housing services when needed.
- Receive ongoing coaching, advocacy, and personalized support until their housing goals are achieved.
Our goal is to empower residents with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to secure stable housing, prevent housing loss, and build a stronger foundation for long-term success.
Resident Services
Our Resident Services Coordinators provide personalized support to residents living in our affordable housing communities and to members of the East Boston community. We connect individuals and families with the resources they need to improve stability, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals.
Our services include assistance with food access, household essentials, financial management, immigration resources, legal referrals, benefits navigation, and connections to community programs. We also provide ongoing guidance and advocacy, helping residents access the support they need to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient lives.
Looking for Support?
Call or visit the office to schedule an appointment with one of our Case Managers.
Phone
Office Location
31 Liverpool St.
East Boston, MA 02128
Open Hours
Monday – Friday
10 a.m.–6 p.m.