2010 Honorees

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2010 Honorees

Paul and Phyllis Fireman

Paul and Phyllis Fireman are trustees of the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their family foundation dedicates a major share of its funding resources to ending family homelessness in the Commonwealth and beyond. The Fireman Foundation also supports a range of other causes including health and wellness. Through their Foundation, the Firemans have supported the Family-to-Family Project since 1999. Paul and Phyllis reside in Brookline, Massachusetts as well as Palm Beach, Florida. They have three children and eight grandchildren.

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray

Lt. Governor Tim Murray has been a tireless leader in the prevention of family homelessness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In his role as Chair of the Governor’s Council on Housing and Homelessness, he has led the charge with a laser like focus on reducing and preventing family homelessness. Under his leadership, the Commonwealth launched a national model of homelessness prevention called the Inter-Agency Council on Housing and Homelessness. His leadership has changed the lives of thousands of children and families. The Lt. Governor and his wife Tammy live in Worcester with their two daughters Helen and Katherine.

Yasmin Urena and Jose Canario

Yasmin and Jose are parents to a two year old daughter. They became homeless in July 2009 after Jose lost his job and they could not afford to pay the rent on their apartment. They were placed in a homeless shelter and were referred to Project Hope for help finding housing for their family. Being a proud family, Yasmin and Jose were determined to get off public assistance so they set out to find new jobs. They were both tenacious in their search. Despite the sour economy, soon after going into shelter, Jose found new employment at Morgan Memorial Goodwill and Yasmin obtained a position with the Department of Transitional Assistance. Soon after, Project Hope found a new apartment that could accommodate their family. However, despite their strong employment opportunities, the rent was difficult for the family to afford without some type of assistance. Family-to-Family Project is providing a 12 month subsidy while the family locates more affordable housing with the assistance of Project Hope. They are continuing to do well with this help.

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