Mission of Deeds works with social service agencies, housing authorities, schools, hospitals, and religious organizations who refer clients to us for assistance in furnishing their homes. These community partners ensure that the clients we help are in real need, have secured housing in their own name, and that the process proceeds smoothly. Due to demand, we are unable to support institutions including but not limited to rooming houses, congregate housing, shelters, sober housing, or other communal or shared living circumstances. We do not provide services to those in a room in someone else’s apartment or home.
Any helping organization may refer a client to us as long as there is no family relationship between the referring individual and the client. Here are referral organizations we have worked with in the past. New organizations are welcome. There is no application process or fee. However, for each client, a referral form is necessary and is available below.
Our clients are low-income individuals and families, many with children, including those who are recently homeless, fleeing domestic violence, veterans, the elderly, or those living with a disability.
To receive assistance from Mission of Deeds, clients must be living in the MA counties of Middlesex or Essex or in Chelsea, Revere, or Winthrop.
Important Referral Update
Referral Submissions Are Temporarily Paused
Effective November 3, 2026, at noon, Mission of Deeds has temporarily paused acceptance of new referrals as we prepare to launch GoodDeeds, our new online referral portal.
We anticipate launching GoodDeeds around November 20, 2026.
During this pause, please do not submit referral applications by email or USPS mail. Applications received after the pause began will not be processed or held for future submission.
Would you like to be notified when GoodDeeds launches? Sign up here to receive an email notification when new referral submissions resume.
When Can I Submit a New Referral?
We anticipate launching GoodDeeds around November 20, 2026. We will confirm the official launch date on this page.
Referrers must have a GoodDeeds account to submit a referral. If you have already preregistered, you do not need to register again. Registration instructions for new users will be available on this page when the portal launches.
Once GoodDeeds launches, all new referral applications must be submitted through the portal.
Will This Pause Delay Client Appointments?
Our current wait time for client appointments is approximately 30 – 45 days. Given this existing scheduling timeline and the efficiencies we expect from GoodDeeds in processing referrals, we do not anticipate that the temporary pause will cause additional delays in serving clients.
Please check this page for updates, access to GoodDeeds, and referral instructions.
Thank you for your patience as we make this transition.
Client Responsibilities
1. Confirm with referral agency that form has been sent.
2. Call us at 781.944.9797 to make an appointment.
3. Make a plan for your appointment day.
4. Get or rent a truck or van to bring items home.
5. Make sure the vehicle is large enough for 1 trip.
6. Be on time or call to reconfirm if running late.
7. We will not reschedule appointments.
8. Bring a translator if needed.
9. Questions?
Email info@missionofdeeds.org or call 781.944.9797.
