Comments for Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness http://westernmasshousingfirst.org Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:21:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on Network Statement on Proposed Changes to Emergency Assistance Regulations by Mass. Coalition for the Homeless Advocacy re: EA reform « Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/10/04/network-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-emergency-assistance-regulations/#comment-2596 Mass. Coalition for the Homeless Advocacy re: EA reform « Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:21:10 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=4528#comment-2596 [...] Below is a message and call to action from the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless regarding the EA regulations.  The Network’s own statement on the proposed EA reform can be found here. [...]

]]> Comment on Housing Authority Collaboration Meeting Update – 6/18/12 by Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/5/12 « Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/06/20/housing-authority-collaboration-meeting-update-61812/#comment-2594 Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/5/12 « Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:29:15 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=4291#comment-2594 [...] concern around cost of evictions, from court costs to lost rent and apartment repair.  Click here for more details.  Pamela will meet with smaller group to brainstorm next steps and will report [...]

]]> Comment on EFSP funding application available now by Correction on EFSP funding blog post « Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/05/22/efsp-funding-application-available-now/#comment-1848 Correction on EFSP funding blog post « Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness Wed, 23 May 2012 13:42:25 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=4008#comment-1848 [...] If you would like to review yesterday’s post from United Way of Hampshire County, please click here. [...]

]]> Comment on HUD Awards CoC New Project Funding by Pamela Schwartz http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/03/15/hud-awards-coc-new-project-funding/#comment-1733 Pamela Schwartz Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:30:09 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=3839#comment-1733 It would be something to discuss with your CoC, which in this instance (Hampshire County) is the Three County CoC, currently coordinated by Peg Keller of the City of Northampton (although transition is afoot there). This round of funding is allocated, but always worth a conversation and a look when the next RFR is issued.

]]> Comment on HUD Awards CoC New Project Funding by Marge Barrett-Mills, Hampshire Co. Friends of the Homeless http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/03/15/hud-awards-coc-new-project-funding/#comment-1732 Marge Barrett-Mills, Hampshire Co. Friends of the Homeless Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:52:33 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=3839#comment-1732 Could this HUD Grant money be used towards housing for “unaccompanied youth” possibly through DIAL SELF (Greenfield) or Treehouse (Easthampton)?
Would it be worth looking into ??

]]> Comment on HUD-VASH program openings for homeless veterans by Pamela Schwartz http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2010/01/11/hud-vash-program-openings-for-homeless-veterans/#comment-1722 Pamela Schwartz Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:55:34 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=1711#comment-1722 Hello: I received this advice for you from the VA Medical Center in Northampton, MA (where we are based): “The only suggestions I would have for this veteran is to call the caseworker who contacted him to clarify his questions or if possible to go directly to the local medical center homeless program office and ask to speak with someone directly.” Best of luck.

]]> Comment on HUD-VASH program openings for homeless veterans by T. Palmer http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2010/01/11/hud-vash-program-openings-for-homeless-veterans/#comment-1711 T. Palmer Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:25:31 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=1711#comment-1711 I applied for Hud-vash begining of Feb.I was recently contacted by a case worker at the JBVA the other day. I was told that the waiting list is now closed and they do not have any vouchers and that I would have to re-apply. I was also given some phone numbers to get help from( which I have done so since dec 2011). Right now I am starting to feel like I am not getting any help I have been back in forth between the VA, VOA, VAC, and 311. All of which keep refering me to the other. This is really starting to take a toll on me emotionally and I don’t know how much more I can deal with.

My question is do I have to apply every month just to be to be placed on the waiting list just in case they get any vouchers?

]]> Comment on SSA requests public comment on the unique needs of homeless SSI recipients by Dee Anna Maschino http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/01/16/ssa-requests-public-comment-on-the-unique-needs-of-homeless-ssi-recipients/#comment-1696 Dee Anna Maschino Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:26:17 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=3747#comment-1696 i would love to talk to someone about wat may or may not be avalible for me i get only 860/month and have been in shelter and cant get any funding at all. please some one contact me at 4465271 email deewitchofeast@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Housing Sex Offenders Summit: 2/1 by Western MA Network to Host “Housing Sex Offenders Summit” on 2/1 | Merrimack Valley Regional Network to End Homelessness Blog http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/01/27/housing-sex-offenders-summit-21/#comment-1693 Western MA Network to Host “Housing Sex Offenders Summit” on 2/1 | Merrimack Valley Regional Network to End Homelessness Blog Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:47:39 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=3770#comment-1693 [...] Housing Sex Offenders Summit: 2/1 [...]

]]> Comment on Network Leadership Council Hosts Region’s Mayors by Western MA Leadership Council Hosts Regions Mayors | Merrimack Valley Regional Network to End Homelessness Blog http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/2012/01/26/network-leadership-council-hosts-regions-mayors/#comment-1690 Western MA Leadership Council Hosts Regions Mayors | Merrimack Valley Regional Network to End Homelessness Blog Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:37:48 +0000 http://westernmasshousingfirst.org/?p=3753#comment-1690 [...] Network Leadership Council Hosts Region’s Mayors [...]

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