Action: Stop Cuts to Cash Assistance!

In partnership with the Lift our Kids Coalition, we offer this update and action alert: On January 8, Governor Healey announced 9C budget cuts that include eliminating the 10% cash […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 23, 2024.

Western Massachusetts was in the State House!

Last Thursday, January 18, hundreds of supporters for affordable housing investment and tenant protections showed up at the State House (and virtually) for the Joint Committee on Housing hearing on […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 22, 2024.

Easy and Crucial to Weigh in: Submit Testimony for the Affordable Homes Act Hearing this Thursday!

This Thursday, January 18, the MA Joint Committee on Housing is holding its legislative hearing on the Affordable Homes Act, the $4.1 billion proposal that will make a BIG impact on meeting […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 16, 2024.

All Hands on Deck: Housing Bond Bill Hearing Set for Jan. 18

The MA Joint Committee on Housing announced that it will hold its legislative hearing on the Housing Bond Bill (the “Affordable Homes Act”) on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 11 am in Gardner Auditorium, MA […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 16, 2024.

One Minute Action on Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit!

Thanks to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition for bringing this important issue to our attention: Make your voice heard! Take this one-minute action here to tell Congress that any expansion of the Low-Income […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 2, 2024.

Winter Walk Update: In Boston on Feb. 11; Western MA Partners Participating Virtually

Many of you may recall the first Western Massachusetts Winter Walk that was held in Springfield last February – thanks again to the 400 of you who walked together in Springfield to help […]

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Published in Network on January 2, 2024.

Organizational Sign-On Letter on EA Regulations

With over 300 families currently on the waiting list to access family shelter, please consider weighing in with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) on their new EA […]

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Published in Advocacy, Family Services Committee on December 20, 2023.

HUD Releases Annual 2023 Homelessness Numbers

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and in unsheltered settings. […]

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Published in Data on December 20, 2023.

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