HUD Attacks LGBTQ+ Protections – Respond by 6/29

HUD has released a proposal to weaken the Equal Access Rule. The proposed rule change would: The proposed rule is open for public comment until June 29, 2026. Our state and national […]

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Published in Advocacy on June 8, 2026.

One Minute Actions: Push on the FY27 Budget!

The Massachusetts House and Senate have each passed their FY2027 budgets, and conferees are now meeting to produce a final version with a goal of finishing their work by June […]

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Published in Advocacy on June 4, 2026.

We Showed Up! Over 150 Strong Joined in the Call for Action

HLC Secretary Matias, Our State Legislators, Our Mayors, Our Community: Together to Meet the Challenge On Friday, May 29, the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness held its 10th Annual Gathering on The […]

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Published in Annual Gatherings on June 1, 2026.

Our 10th Annual Gathering

Download Program Download Presentation PDF You can capture the content and the sentiment in a number of ways.  Here are a few key links:

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Published in Annual Gatherings on June 1, 2026.

State Senate Passes Its FY27 Budget: Housing/Homelessness Highlights Here

On Thursday, May 21, the State Senate passed its $63.37 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget.  In the area of housing and homelessness, the Senate budget included some increased investment in critical […]

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Published in Advocacy on May 27, 2026.

HUD Attacks LGBTQ+ Protections – Comments Required by 6/29

The current Equal Access Rule ensures that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s housing programs are open to all eligible individuals and families, regardless of family composition, […]

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Published in Advocacy on May 21, 2026.

Welcoming Secretary Matias to the Network on May 29

We are thrilled to announce that Secretary Juana Matias of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities will be joining us at our upcoming 10th Annual Gathering on  Friday, May 29 at […]

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Published in Advocacy on May 21, 2026.

Sign on, Send, Impact the State Senate Budget

Next week, the State Senate will debate and decide their proposed FY27 budget.  Please take 5 minutes to sign on to these action letters organized by our statewide partners that include […]

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Published in Advocacy on May 14, 2026.

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