RAFT Program Moving Assistance in Massachusetts

Haul of Fame Movers LLC provides moving services for families approved through the RAFT program (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition) in Massachusetts. RAFT provides up to $7,000 within a 12-month period to help families experiencing housing instability. RAFT funds can be used for rent arrears, security deposits, first and last month rent, moving costs, utility arrears, and utility security deposits.

How RAFT Works With Haul of Fame Movers

When a family is approved for RAFT assistance that includes moving costs, their caseworker contacts Haul of Fame Movers to coordinate the move. We work directly with the caseworker to schedule the move within the required timeline, arrive on the confirmed date, move the family into their new housing, and handle all logistics including furniture setup and delivery. The caseworker handles the payment through the RAFT program — the family does not pay out of pocket for the move.

Who Qualifies for RAFT

To qualify for RAFT in Massachusetts you must be a household at risk of homelessness or housing instability. Income eligibility is generally at or below 50 percent of the Area Median Income. You must demonstrate a housing emergency such as eviction notice, utility shutoff, or need for security deposit to secure new housing. Applications are submitted online through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Local housing agencies like Way Finders, CHD, Catholic Charities, SMOC, and Community Action help families complete the application.

Where We Provide RAFT Moving Services

We serve families using RAFT throughout Western Massachusetts and Worcester County including Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton, Amherst, Chicopee, Westfield, Greenfield, Worcester, Fitchburg, and Leominster. We also serve families relocating from Massachusetts to Connecticut under our federal interstate authority.

Agencies We Work With for RAFT Moves

Way Finders in Springfield serves Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties. CHD (Center for Human Development) serves the greater Springfield area. Catholic Charities of Springfield and Catholic Charities of Worcester. SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council) serves Worcester County. Community Action Pioneer Valley. Nueva Esperanza and Enlace de Familias in Holyoke. Valley Opportunity Council (VOC). Springfield Housing Authority, Holyoke Housing Authority, Northampton Housing Authority, and Worcester Housing Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions About RAFT Moving Services

Can movers be paid through the RAFT program? Yes. RAFT funds can be used to cover moving costs when a family is relocating to secure stable housing. Your caseworker arranges the payment directly with our company.

How much does RAFT cover for moving? RAFT provides up to $7,000 total within a 12-month period. This covers rent arrears, deposits, moving costs, and utilities. The portion allocated to moving costs depends on the family's overall need.

How do I schedule a RAFT-funded move? Your caseworker contacts Haul of Fame Movers at 413-345-2019 or info@hauloffamemovers.com. We coordinate the date, time, and logistics directly with the caseworker.

Do you speak Spanish for RAFT moves? Yes. Our crew speaks fluent English and Spanish. Many RAFT families in Holyoke, Springfield, and Chicopee are Spanish-speaking and we communicate in whatever language is most comfortable.

What areas do you serve for RAFT moves? We serve all of Western Massachusetts including Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton, Amherst, Chicopee, Westfield, Greenfield, and all of Worcester County including Worcester, Fitchburg, and Leominster.

Haul of Fame Movers LLC is licensed and insured with USDOT 3487445, MC-1146649, and Massachusetts DPU certificate 31976. Contact us at 413-345-2019 or info@hauloffamemovers.com.