News from Friends of the Homeless
The Friends of the Homeless recently announced its merger with Clinical & Support Options (CSO). You can read more about it here.
Advocacy Alert: Override Votes This Weekend and Next
The formal House and Senate sessions for override votes will take place this Saturday, 7/23, and next weekend, 7/30 and 7/31 (the weekend timing is due to the national political […]
Action Alert: Urge Legislature to Override Governor’s Vetoes
Governor Baker submitted his vetoes for the Fiscal Year 2017 budget. With regard to the Network’s funding priorities, we are seeking a legislative override for the following items: RAFT (7004-9316). […]
Secure Jobs Advisory Committee Meeting – 7/5/16
Secure Jobs Advisory Committee July 5, 2016 In attendance: Ashley Brehm, HAPHousing, Bud Delphin, CareerPoint, Ken Demers, BerkshireWorks, Dave Gadaire, CareerPoint, Allie Haber, Network, Lisa Lapierre, Franklin Hampshire Career Center, Bill […]
Systems Performance Measures!
Finally our regional homeless service systems are being required to report upon system-wide outcomes: Who is staying too long in shelter, and why? Who becomes homeless again, even after living […]
Community Forum on Homelessness in Amherst: Thursday, July 14, 6:45 – 9 pm
A Community Forum on Homelessness in Amherst Homelessness continues to be a very significant concern in Amherst. Recent news reports, as well as informal conversations, indicate that individuals who are homeless […]
Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes – 6/24/16
Veterans Committee Meeting June 24, 2016 In attendance: Beth Barbra, Veterans Inc., Toni Dolan, Veterans Services, Allie Haber, Network, Gerry McCafferty, City of Springfield, Katherine Person, Veterans Inc., Denise Rivera, […]
FY 17 Conference Budget Update
The MA Legislature just voted on its FY17 budget, which now goes to the Governor’s desk, where he has 10 days to review and make any vetoes. The news in […]
