Message from Bob Pulster re Evaluation, July Site Visit
Bob Pulster writes: Dear ICHH Network Conveners and Coordinators, As you all know evaluation is an important aspect of the ICHH Network pilots. We have a tremendous opportunity to change […]
Report on Leadership Council meeting, 6/24
The Leadership Council met yesterday, June 24, 2009. Draft minutes are attached. John O’Brien, Regional Director of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness, joined us to speak about our work […]
751 homeless families in motels in Massachusetts
Today the Boston Globe reported that the number of homeless families in motels has reached 751–a new high. The story describes what it’s like for the families, notes that a monthlong stay […]
Leadership Council Meeting, June 24, 10 am to noon
The Leadership Council meets tomorrow in at Westfield State College, in Scanlon Hall. Here’s the agenda. Relevant documents for review include minutes from the March 25 meeting, an overview of grant […]
Share your news! Write for the blog!
Tell us your news & keep the conversation flowing about we can work together to end homelessness in Western Mass. As previously posted, it’s easy to become a contributer, and […]
Cell phones & minutes for low-income people
This site has previously provided information on free cell phones and minutes for low-income people. Today a Republican article notes that the program is under-used by people who are eligible. The […]
Soldier On proposal for veterans’ housing in Agawam gaining support
The Republican reports today that a bill in the state legislature would authorize conveyance of the property to Soldier On, and there’s support at the Agawam City Council for the project.
Notes from Springfield’s June CoC meeting: Adult Court Clinic, Section 35 proceedings, Project Homeless Connect, and Updates
Springfield’s June CoC meeting took place on June 18, 2009. Notes from the meeting follow.
