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Letter Awards Received

2007
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Citizens Bank Housing Hero
For Hearth's commitment to ending elder homelessness in Greater Boston and "ensuring the elderly community has a safe and affordable place to call home."
2006
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Outstanding Community Service Partner
People Making a Difference recognized Hearth as "an outstanding partner in informed and responsible community service" and was "given in appreciation of the dedicated and loving care given to Hearth residents, volunteers, and the additional clients we service in our community."
2006
The National Alliance to End Homelessness
2006 Leadership Award
Each year the National Alliance to End Homelessness recognizes one government agency, one private corporation, and one nonprofit for their "achievements in the struggle to end homelessness."  Hearth received the Leadership Award for the nonprofit sector.
2005
American Society on Aging Logo
Sixth Annual Healthcare and Aging Award
The American Society on Aging presents this award to organizations who have demonstrated high-quality innovative programs that enhance the health-related quality of life in older adults.
2004
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Out of the Blue Grant
This award - rarely given out by The Boston Foundation - recognizes “organizations that have demonstrated a high level of achievement in terms of strong and effective community leadership, outstanding quality of work, and an impressive history of accomplishment.”
2002
Episcopal City Mission Diocese of Massachusetts logo
The Bishop Morris F. Arnold Award
The Episcopal City Mission Diocese of Massachusetts confers their highest award to Hearth for its vision, commitment, competence and passion to provide housing to low income and homeless frail elders.
2001
Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award
Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award
Chosen as one of 12 finalists to receive the Maxwell Award for Excellence from the Fannie Mae Foundation. The award is for the production of affordable housing, in particular, the Ruth Cowin House, a home for nine low-income elders in Brookline. (link opens a PDF)

2001-2000
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Community Partnership Award
Presented by AK Media/MA for Hearth’s outstanding work in the community assisting homeless elders.
2000
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Edward L. Cooper Award for Outstanding Neighborhood Based Senior Service Agency
Chosen for outstanding public service to the senior citizens of Boston. Presented by the City of Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly and Aging.
2000
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Brookline Preservation Award
Chosen for dedication to historic preservation of the Ruth Cowin House through efforts of repairing, restoring and maintaining the integrity of the properties of the Town of Brookline.
1999
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People Against the Tide Award
Presented by Health Care For All for Hearth’s outstanding success making homes and health care available to homeless elders.
1997
Boston Society of Architects logo
Award for Renovation and Design
Presented by the Boston Society of Architects to the Anna Bissonnette House – a former bread factory, now a home for 40 formerly homeless men and women.
1996
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Certificate of Special Recognition
Presented by the Federal Housing Commission for Hearth’s commitment to improving the lives of elderly in Boston.
1994
Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award
Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award
Chosen for Excellence for Innovative Housing for Bishop Street, a single room occupancy home for nine women in Jamaica Plain.
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