We’re proud to partner with Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses for next week’s Bingo Night fundraiser. Store Manager Rick Perez shares how the company invests in its communities—and invites you to join us in supporting housing stability across our region. Meaningful impact happens when organizations come together. Hope to see you there: https://lnkd.in/eWaRgPNk
Way Finders
Non-profit Organizations
Springfield, Massachusetts 3,149 followers
Family. Neighborhood. Community.
About us
Founded in 1972, Way Finders builds and advocates for a thriving and equitable region by improving the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals, together with developing and managing a wide range of housing to support strong communities. The largest nonprofit housing provider in Western Massachusetts, Way Finders provides housing counseling, financial education, employment training, affordable housing development and management, rental assistance, homelessness prevention services, neighborhood revitalization, and community building.
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http://www.wayfinders.org
External link for Way Finders
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Springfield, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Housing Support, Home Ownership, Landlord Services, Real Estate Development, Property Management, Community Engagement, and Community Development
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1780 Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103, US
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267 High Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, US
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155 Pleasant Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060, US
Employees at Way Finders
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John D. Bidwell, CFRE
Chief Development Officer at Way Finders | Advancing Housing Stability & Economic Opportunity | Nonprofit Leadership | Strategic Fundraising |…
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Patricia DeChristopher
Managing Attorney at Way Finders
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Michael Downs
Project Manager and Software Developer with Database Admin Way Finders
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Alisa Costa
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in government affairs, economic development, and program management.
Updates
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Way Finders reposted this
Chief Development Officer at Way Finders | Advancing Housing Stability & Economic Opportunity | Nonprofit Leadership | Strategic Fundraising | Community Impact & Innovation
How to build more housing? Streamline processes. That is one conclusion from today's Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)'s listening session, hosted by Way Finders, UpSide413, and Hearthway. We need simpler processes for landlords, developers, tenants, voucher holders, and cities who are too bogged down to meet consistent housing demand. Thanks to CHAPA facilitator William Rhatigan and our 60+ attendees, including Eileen Peltier, Brad Gordon, Peter Graham, Alexis Breiteneicher, Michael Bartlett, Naren Dhamodharan, Kathy Orlando, and Lillian Zavatsky.
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See what B-I-N-G-O means at Way Finders! Our amazing Way Finders staff are showing off the incredible work we accomplish every day—and they’re inviting you to join us at Bingo Night! Come have fun and support our programs that help families and community members thrive. - Friday, Nov 7 | 6–8:30 PM - Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Outlet, Springfield - Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eWaRgPNk
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Way Finders is partnering with CHAPA as they convene stakeholders from across the housing ecosystem to learn directly from those doing the work on the ground. CHAPA wants to hear from you about what’s working, what can improve, and where they should prioritize their advocacy in the coming year. The western regional CHAPA meeting is this Thursday in person at the Way Finders Springfield office. Seats for this in-person sessions are limited. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eqSci6fG
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Chief Development Officer at Way Finders | Advancing Housing Stability & Economic Opportunity | Nonprofit Leadership | Strategic Fundraising | Community Impact & Innovation
Big Way Finders groundbreaking in Holyoke. The rain stopped. The sun came out, and we gathered to celebrate the start of building Essex Village that will bring 41 affordable homes to 4 sites neighboring the the city's library. Thanks to speakers Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities/Housing Secretary Ed Augustus, City of Holyoke mayor Joshua A. Garcia, M&T Bank's Melissa Prohaska (also a Way Finders board member), MHP (Massachusetts Housing Partnership)'s Dana LeWinter, and Way Finders' Keith Fairey. Thanks also to pre-event participants Benjamin Silverman, Shyla Ruffer Matthews CCIM, Navjeet Bal, Eric Dahl, Christopher Loh, Laureen Borgatti, and Anni Zhu. Huge thanks to Haynes Construction Company (Daniel Holt, Veronika Franzone, Luke Popeleski, and team) for helping to prep the site for today's event, and hey(!) for all the construction! Let's keep building!
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Valley Bike event this Friday, all are welcome! #valleybike
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One morning, two lease-up appointments, six new residents: Welcome home to Greenstead Grove in Ludlow! The first stop that new residents make on their way home Way Finders’ newest affordable housing development is the community building. In a bright space, with windows and deck overlooking a woodsy ravine, they meet with Assistant Property Manager Justin Landry for an appointment to go over final details and receive keys, followed by a thorough walk-through of their unit that precedes the signing of the lease. Sh’kena’s story: “Today is the day! I’m so excited. This is the most amazing thing for us, me and my boys. I’m a single parent, raising two grandsons and I have a 17-year-old son. We really needed a new start.” Kylie’s story: “I barely slept last night. I was just really happy. This is my first own apartment. When I saw it for the first time, I was in shock. It’s beautiful.” Read the full story. https://lnkd.in/em3FRGCy
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Time is running out to join Way Finders’ BINGO Night! Don’t miss this fun evening that gives back — 100% of proceeds benefit Way Finders, the region’s largest housing services nonprofit. 📅 Thursday, November 7 🕕 6:00–8:30 PM 📍 Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses Outlet, Springfield 🎟️ $10 per card includes: • 1 Bingo card for 8 games • Prizes, food, and drinks Spots are filling fast — grab your cards before it’s too late! https://lnkd.in/eWaRgPNk
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We’ve had to temporarily change the hours at our Holyoke Housing Center. See the image for details. For directions to all our housing centers—Holyoke, Northampton, Springfield—please use this link: https://lnkd.in/dRpMDrkN
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