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Woman's Friend Society 12 Hawthorne Boulevard Salem, MA 01970

Emmerton House Residency Application

About the Woman's Friend Society

In 1876, the Woman’s Friend Society was founded to inspire and encourage habits of industry and self-reliance in women in Salem, Massachusetts. In the 21st century, as a Charitable Corporation (1884), the Society’s mission continues with a focus on providing a transitional living environment for women — for a term of up to five (5) years — who are in school and/or working.

Emmerton House is maintained through rents, donations, membership fees, grants, and the Society’s endowment.

Application Information

The information you provide will be used to determine eligibility and qualification for residency at Emmerton House. By signing this application, you authorize the Woman’s Friend Society to verify all information included herein.

Misrepresentation of information may result in denial of application or termination of residency.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If a question is not applicable, please indicate "N/A."

Applicant Information

First name

Last name

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Place of Birth (City, State, Country)

Address

City

State

Zip

Email

Phone

Current Housing Information

Current Landlord Name

Current Landlord Address

Current Landlord Phone Number

How long have you lived at this address?

Monthly Rent

Your Share of Rent (if payment shared)

Reason for Leaving

Lease and Residency Status

Are you currently on the lease for your residence?

Yes

No

If you are not on the lease, are you contributing to the rent?

Yes

No

Employment and Education

Current Employer Name

Current Employer Address

Current Supervisor Name

Supervisor Phone Number

Position

Start Date

Month

Day

Year

Average Hours Worked Per Week

Current School Name (if enrolled)

Program of Study

Expected Graduation Date

Personal References

Non-Family Members

Reference #1 Name

Relationship to Applicant

Reference #1 Phone Number

Reference #2 Name

Relationship to Applicant

Reference #2 Phone Number

Background Questions

Have you ever been evicted from housing?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in the last five (5) years?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Have you been convicted of a felony in the last ten (10) years?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Are you required to register as a sex offender?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Financial Information

Expenses:

(Example: Monthly payments — car, student loans, insurance, medical, etc.)

Car Payment

Insurance (Car, Medical, Health)

Medical Payment

Student Loan Payments

Other (please specify)

Gross Annual Income

The Woman’s Friend Society does not perform credit checks or verify income levels for Emmerton House residency.

Goals

6 Month Goals

12 Month Goals

Application Certification

I certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I authorize the Woman’s Friend Society to verify all statements contained herein. I understand that false, incomplete, or misleading information may result in denial of my application or termination of my residency.

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Date

Month

Day

Year

House Rules

Residency

Qualified residents have leases for a maximum of 5 years. Residents must be employed full time, attend school full time, or be actively engaged in a combination of work and school.

Location

Emmerton House is centrally located in downtown Salem, MA, steps from restaurants, Derby Wharf waterfront, Salem Common, the MBTA commuter rail, and much more.

Reach Your Goals

The 5-year residency enables residents to achieve their goals, such as completing a degree or training, becoming debt free, saving for the future. All residents state their goals to WFS leadership and our team meets with the residents quarterly to assist with achieving these goals.

Cost

Each resident has their own bedroom and shares common spaces including bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas. As of 2026, small bedrooms are $130/week, large bedrooms are $150/week.

Safety

Emmerton House is a safe and supportive environment for women, by women. As some of our residents are domestic violence survivors, we do not permit guests of any gender in the upstairs residence quarters. This ensures a safe space for all of our residents.

Amenities

Emmerton House is a beautifully maintained historic home featuring common areas for all to enjoy, a charming garden and outdoor space, a full kitchen with personal storage for each resident, and on-site coin-operated laundry.

What Our Alumni Say

Jennifer, past resident

"As a single woman employed in the creative arts, moving to a new place can be daunting. Without Emmerton House, I could not have moved to Salem as quickly and efficiently as I did. It gave me a place to call home while I secured jobs and an apartment. Its ideal location helped me to get to know my new city and embrace its community and culture. The tradition of women helping women lives on in The Woman's Friend Society. Salem is the better for it."

Emmerton House Residency Application

About the Woman's Friend Society

Application Information

Applicant Information

Current Housing Information

Lease and Residency Status

Employment and Education

Personal References

Background Questions

Financial Information

Goals

Application Certification

What Our Alumni Say

Jennifer, past resident

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