SAVE THE DATE: Network Annual Gathering – May 6
The Network is pleased to invite you to its 6th annual gathering on May 6, 10 am – 11 am. Please see the flyer attached. The registration link is here. Please […]
THANK YOU to our Western MA Legislators: Leading to Keep People Safely Housed
Our Western Massachusetts Legislative Delegation has stepped up once again to urge immediate action to “stop the ramp-down of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and allocate additional funds to […]
“It Should Take More than 10 Minutes to Evict Someone”
This guest column that appeared in the New York Times on January 13 is a must-read (also see it as a PDF here). We are far from alone in our […]
ACT TODAY for Everyone Needs ID Bill
Great news! The Mass ID Access Bill is coming up for a vote in the State Senate TODAY. This bill, S. 2612, will make it possible for people experiencing homelessness […]
Local ARPA and Housing Investments: Case Studies
Earlier this week, CHAPA featured 3 local communities’ work in allocating its local American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including our own region’s community of Amherst. Below are the presentations […]
Ensure Housing Investments Remain in Build Back Better Act
Please take note of this action alert and update on federal housing advocay: President Biden and congressional leaders have pledged to restart negotiations on the “Build Back Better Act” after […]
Human Services Forum Legislative Reception – Friday, January 28
This is an important opportunity to raise up housing needs in Western Massachusetts! You’re invited: Human Services Forum Legislative Reception: Friday, January 28, 7:30 am – 10:00 am For staff, […]
Network Meeting and Task Force Minutes – December 2021
Western MA COVID-19 Task Force for Housing First – December 7, 2021 Youth and Young Adult Services Committee – December 8, 2021 Three County Individual Services Committee – December 13, […]