Funding Opportunities: FY24 CoC Programs
The Western Mass Continuums of Care (CoCs) have released Requests for Proposals (RFPs) seeking applicants for CoC Program funds. The CoC Program provides funding for permanent supportive housing (PSH), rapid rehousing […]
Keep the Pressure on Keep Children Safe!
While daily actions at the State House continue this week to protest the Governor’s severe restrictions on family shelter, we can weigh in from western Massachusetts this way: Sign this […]
The Affordable Homes Act Becomes Law!
Yesterday, Governor Healey signed the $5.16 billion Affordable Homes Act into law. Congratulations to all for the significant progress in this housing bond bill, including: There is much more in this […]
Springfield-Hampden County CoC Needs Your Input!
The Springfield-Hampden County CoC is conducting a gaps analysis to guide it in making funding decisions. Please share your knowledge of the homeless response system in Hampden County by taking […]
ACT NOW to Protect Eviction Record Sealing; The Legislature Adopts the Affordable Homes Act!
First, in the early morning hours of August 1, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Affordable Homes Act, a $5.2 billion housing bond bill. The bill now goes to the Governor for signature. Good […]
Quick Calls/Emails Today to Protect Children!
First, thanks to all who showed up in Springfield (and Boston) on Monday to protest Governor Healey’s new policies that will severely restrict shelter access for eligible families and threaten […]
FY25 Budget Update – Governor Signed!
On Monday, July 29, Governor Healey signed a $57.8 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget into law. Exciting news: the Access to Counsel pilot program was signed into law! You can […]
JOIN THE ACTION TO UPHOLD ACCESS TO SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES – MONDAY, JULY 29, 11 AM, SPRINGFIELD
On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Healey announced severe limitations on access to overflow shelters for children and families, while also detailing a new prioritization plan for children and families awaiting access […]
