HomeStart's Renew Collaborative is a disruptive social innovation designed to prevent homelessness through a cost-effective strategy. The program focuses on preventing evictions by providing support to families with subsidies and the working poor in Massachusetts, achieving substantial social and economic outcomes.

HomeStart serves a diverse client base, including single parents and their children, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and persons with disabilities, all living at or below the poverty line. The organization operates with a keen focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion across all their services.

HomeStart has formed innovative partnerships and broad-based coalitions to address homelessness and housing instability. Their collaborative efforts include both individual supporters and community sponsors, aiming to create sustainable long-term solutions to homelessness.