Understanding the ‘Cliff Effects’ – Conference in Boston, 3/31
Understanding and Generating Solutions to the Cliff Effects Event Start Date: March 31, 2016 – 10 a.m. Event End Date: March 31, 2016 – 1 p.m. Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 […]
Northampton Affordable Housing Project Receives State Funding
Great news for affordable housing development in Western MA: On March 11, 2016, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced an award of affordable housing resources from MA Department of Housing and […]
Springfield Republican Reports on Individual Shelter Funding Needs
The Springfield Republican published a comprehensive piece on state funding needs for individual emergency shelters in Western MA, including a well-documented visit by Western MA legislators to Friends of the Homeless […]
MA Senate Issues ‘Housing Crisis’ Report
Just released: Facing Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis, Special Senate Committee on Housing Report Excerpted from the Introduction and Executive Summary: “Massachusetts is currently dealing with a severe housing crisis due in […]
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Committee Meeting – 3/9/16
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Committee Meeting March 9, 2016 In attendance: Jesus Arce, City of Springfield, Arlene Goad, Tapestry WIC, Lisa Goldsmith, DIAL/SELF, Charles Knight, SCARF/Rainville, Ann Lentini, Domus, Kim Majewski, […]
Upcoming Trainings and Conferences
Below is a summary of upcoming trainings and conferences that may be of interest: Rapid Rehousing Performance Benchmarks and Standards– Webinar Thursday, March 24, 1 pm New England Fair Housing […]
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 3/9/16
Family Services Meeting March 9, 2016 In attendance: Jesus Arce, City of Springfield, Jane Banks, CHD, Yoshi Bird, CHD, Bonnie Caldwell, DHCD, Hilary Cronin, VA, Anthia Elliott, Safe Passage, Erin […]
Hampden and Hampshire County RAFT Funds Available
A notice from HAPHousing: HAP received a large reallocation of RAFT funds that need to be expended by June 30th the latest. Clients can be assessed Monday through Friday at our Springfield office and Monday/Wednesday/Friday at our […]
