“Homelessness is an incredibly stressful experience that exacerbates underlying health problems and fuels a cycle of depression and hopelessness. Securing housing is the…
Commonwealth Land Trust’s supportive housing team assists prospective residents in applying for housing and ensures that current residents receive all necessary housing services. They…
The process of securing affordable housing is a complex and daunting task for anyone unfamiliar with the regulations imposed by government agencies and local housing…
EARLY YEARS OF THE EPIDEMIC In 1984, American doctors were the first to identify the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a new disease that attacked immune…
HOMELESSNESS & HIV/AIDS STATISTICS Increasing rates of homelessness contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that over…
EARLY YEARS OF THE EPIDEMIC Commonwealth Land Trust has provided housing and supportive services to homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS since 1990. During…
“Being in a shelter is something that you have to get used to,” says Paula, a 47-year-old resident of Commonwealth Land Trust. “You have…
“I woke up to do drugs and I went to sleep to do drugs,” says Whitney, a 42-year-old resident of Commonwealth Land Trust. “I used…
“I’ve been a hairdresser and makeup artist for almost 30 years,” says Stephano, a resident of Windsor House since 2010. “I do everything: haircuts, extensions,…
“I consider myself to be blessed. I was blessed when I got my diagnosis and I was blessed getting my room at Commonwealth Land…