Showing up takes all of us

HEAT has earned trust on the street and inside institutions. But trust alone isn’t enough. Women are asking for more hours at the drop-in space. Institutions are seeking deeper collaboration. Exploitation doesn’t follow a schedule, and neither does crisis. Women need a response that is steady and accessible whenever they are ready.

To expand this steady response, we need sustained funding, donated essentials, and community voices willing to strengthen the public response.

Ways you can stand with this work

  • Give Online Now

    To donate online, click here. Donations are processed through our fiscal sponsor, NOPI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides comprehensive support to charitable projects and organizations.

    If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to NOPI, note Boston HEAT in the memo, and mail to:

    NOPI
    P.O. Box 109
    Walpole, MA 02081

  • Shop Our Amazon Wish List

    Our work calls for practical essentials like clothing, toiletries, food, and other supplies women may need. VISA gift cards are also deeply appreciated as they allow flexibility to meet urgent needs. All items are distributed directly by HEAT staff. To shop, click here.

  • Donor Advised Fund Giving

    To give through a donor-advised fund, please use your fund’s platform to donate to NOPI and designate Boston HEAT as the recipient. Please email us so we can acknowledge your gift.

  • Volunteer

    HEAT’s work depends on steady, committed volunteers who engage with care, consistency, and respect. If you are prepared to show up in that way, please reach out to us by email.

  • Use Your Voice

    Writing to elected officials and supporting policies that strengthen our services help create systemic change. Here is an email template you can copy or adapt.


    Find your state representatives here.

    South End legislators:

    Representative John Moran, 9th Suffolk District
    617 722 2460

    Senator Nick Collins, 1st Suffolk District
    617 722 1150

  • Become a Corporate Partner

    Corporate partnerships create stability. Sustained sponsorship allows HEAT to expand hours, deepen institutional collaboration, and respond consistently when women reach out. Please email us to explore partnership opportunities.

As a project of NOPI, Boston HEAT fundraises under NOPI’s 501(c)(3) status (EIN 81-5089505). All donations are tax deductible.

Our steady presence on the street builds trust beyond the women we serve.