Liberty Mutual Foundation Awards $75K to Rebuild Dorchester and Mattapan Homes

The Liberty Mutual Foundation has awarded Rebuilding Together Boston a total of $75,000 in grants to support home rebuilding and community revitalization efforts across Dorchester and Mattapan, Massachusetts. The funding, announced on November 15, 2023, will help local homeowners and nonprofit community centers address critical home repair needs in two neighborhoods long underserved by traditional housing investment.

Grant Breakdown

The $75,000 in total funding is split between two neighborhoods and spans multiple fiscal years:

• $40,000 for Dorchester, MA — covering FY24 and FY25
• $35,000 for Mattapan, MA — covering FY23 and FY24

The grants are awarded through the Liberty Mutual Foundation's Housing Stability, Youth and Young Adult Workforce Development program, which focuses on helping families stay safely in their homes while building economic opportunity in the surrounding community.

How the Funds Are Being Used

Rebuilding Together Boston has already put a portion of the funding to work. Completed projects include a full revitalization of the Gallivan Community Center and health and safety repairs to three homes in Mattapan.

Additional projects are planned for Dorchester, including repairs to the home of a young adult with learning disabilities so that he can live independently while remaining under his mother's care. The nonprofit is also continuing work on home repairs and community space revitalization throughout both neighborhoods.

Typical repairs completed by Rebuilding Together Boston include:

• Flooring repair and replacement
• Weatherization upgrades
• Roof replacements
• Handrail installation and accessibility modifications
• Interior and exterior painting
• Landscaping
• Major home rehabilitation projects

Who Qualifies for Help

Rebuilding Together Boston provides free home repairs to low-income homeowners who cannot afford critical work on their own. The organization prioritizes:

• Veterans
• Older adults aging in place
• Families with children
• Disaster survivors
• Individuals with disabilities

All repairs are provided at no cost to the homeowner and are focused on health, safety, and continued habitability.

A Long Track Record in Boston

Over more than 30 years of service, Rebuilding Together Boston has completed more than 600 renovation projects valued at over $8 million. Approximately 95% of the clients served by the organization are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) — a reflection of the neighborhoods it prioritizes and the historic gaps in housing investment it was created to address.

"We are extremely grateful to the Liberty Mutual Foundation for supporting Rebuilding Together Boston, to repair homes and revitalize communities for our neighbors," said Janice Walker, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Boston.

How to Apply

Dorchester and Mattapan homeowners who need critical home repairs and meet income eligibility guidelines can apply directly through Rebuilding Together Boston. The organization accepts applications on an ongoing basis and evaluates projects based on the severity of safety and habitability issues, the homeowner's financial situation, and available funding.

Interested homeowners should visit Rebuilding Together Boston's website or contact the organization directly to learn about current intake periods and required documentation.