In attendance: Erin Forbush, ServiceNet, Chris Hughes, ServiceNet, Andy Klatka, Eliot Services, Jay Levy, Eliot Services, Patti McDonnell, SMOC, Katie Miernecki, ServiceNet, Brenda Plante, Eliot Services, Nikki Riello, Hilltown CDC, Jack Tulloss, ServiceNet, Hayley Wood, Easthampton Council on Aging, Josh Wren, ServiceNet
Point in Time Count:Taking place on Jan. 30. Working out outreach and plans which will be provided in more detail at the next Coordinated Entry meeting on next Monday on 1/28.
Amherst forum with landlords took place last week. Jay reported multiple service providers were present and discussion of unaffordable rents was a central topic.
Nikki Riello of Hilltown CDC is moving to a new position at Berkshire Bank Foundation. Thank you, Nikki!
Discussion and debrief of “how to run an awesome shelter training” that took place on 12/18/18. This training was offered by Iain DeJong of OrgCode as part of the Network’s training series this year. Pamela prepared a summary hand-out of the major points that the group reviewed. Those who had attended the training reported out that it was useful and discussion was underway about ways to implement lessons learned. At the next meeting on Feb. 11, we will go into further depth around the training take-aways and if/how we can implement here.
Next meeting date: Monday, Feb. 11, 1 pm, 196 Nonotuck Street, Florence.Note: Upcoming training on Progressive Engagement and Diversion on Thurs., Jan. 31 at HCC has some slots left. Click here to learn more.
