Note from Bob Pulster and Elizabeth Clay
Dear Regional Network Coordinators, As the pilot initiatives of the Plan to End Homelessness have begun, the first few months are a critical time to inform and be informed by […]
Grant Opportunity: Federal Funds for Street Outreach for Homeless Youth
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the availability of $5 million for outreach initiatives for homeless and runaway youth. HHS’ Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) […]
FEMA announces $100 million in Homeless Prevention Aid Awards
$100 million has been made available to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funding, made available […]
McKinney-Vento Reauthorization Bills Introduced
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Acts have been introduced in identical form in the House and Senate. H.R 1877 and S. 808 are available at http://thomas.loc.gov […]
What’s Leading to Increased Family Homelessness?
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has covered the rise in family homelessness, illustrated by Worcester’s point-in-time count in its story Homelessness on Rise. While Worcester advocates point to the recent focus on […]
Call for MRVP Advocacy
The Problem: As you know, the House Ways & Means budget released yesterday suggested funding the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) at nearly half of what is needed to maintain the […]
SSA Hiring Initiative: Free Teleconference
The Social Security Administration recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want […]
Another SSI/SSDI training added
Clare Deucher’s April 27 training on helping people who are homeless apply for SSI/SSDI has filled up. Clare has added another section on May 7, 2009, 9:30 am to noon, Springfield […]
