Human Services Forum Virtual Legislative Reception – Jan. 29, 2021
From the Human Services Forum: For staff, board, constituents/clients, family members, and volunteers of member agencies of the Human Service Forum, Hampshire Council of Social Agencies (COSA) & Franklin County Resource Network […]
Action Alert: Contact Your Senator Today on the FY21 Budget!
Amendment #388 sponsored by Senator Jehlen to prevent eviction of tenants who have fallen behind on their rent due to COVID-19 and Amendment #362 sponsored by Senator Moore to restore crucial forbearance […]
TODAY: 3 calls to stop evictions now
The House budget amendments that will address the unfolding eviction crisis will be voted on TODAY. We know after a sobering presentation at our Legislative Briefing on Nov. 9 the […]
Weigh in on House Budget Amendments Today!
The State House of Representatives begins its debate tomorrow on the House Ways and Means Committee’s proposed FY21 budget. The Network is urging support of the following priority budget amendments: […]
Franklin County Legislative Forum – Nov. 13, 9 am
Please join the Franklin County Resource Network: Working Together: Facing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th 9:00 – 10:30 AM Via Zoom (Register here) How can we work […]
Emergency Legislative Briefing on Eviction Prevention – Monday, 11/9, 5 pm
Please join us at this Emergency Legislative Briefing with our Western MA Legislative Delegation on: The Eviction Diversion Initiative: Gaps and SolutionsAction steps to keep people safely in their homesMonday, […]
House Ways and Means FY21 Budget Released
Thanks to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for this update: Yesterday, the House Committee on Ways and Means released their long-awaited budget recommendations for FY21, the fiscal year that […]
Economic Impact Payments Available to People Experiencing Homelessness – must sign up by 11/21
See this announcement from the Internal Revenue Service: Americans without a permanent address qualify for a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment and $500 per child. You do not need to receive […]
