State Supplemental Budget Signed; RAFT and Other Housing Programs Funded

On July 24, Governor Baker signed into law the $1.1 billion COVID-19-focused supplemental budget to Governor Baker for his signature. It includes at least $20 million for additional RAFT homelessness […]

Published in Advocacy on July 27, 2020.

Urgent Action to Save Lives and Prevent Avalanche of Evictions

This is a weekend post because we’re in that time of weekend posts: one week to go before the end of the Legislative Session. Grab your minutes to act when […]

Published in Advocacy on July 26, 2020.

ACT TO STOP FEDERAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

THANKS TO THE NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION FOR THIS ALERT: Help Stop HUD’s Proposed Rule to Allow Discrimination Against Transgender People Experiencing Homelessness HUD published today a proposed rule change that […]

Published in Advocacy on July 24, 2020.

COVID-19 Webinar: Monday, 7/27, 2 pm

From the US Interagency Council on Homelessness: Future Planning for the Homelessness Response System:Lessons Learned from Birmingham, Detroit, and New OrleansFeaturing: Tasha Gray, Executive Director, Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) […]

Published in Training on July 24, 2020.

2020 Census: EVERYONE living in the US gets counted

Please see this announcement below from The Statewide Complete Count Committee (SCCC) and MIRA Coalition, a response to the recent White House memo regarding the counting of undocumented immigrants for […]

Published in Best Practices on July 24, 2020.

Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/22/20

In attendance: Daniel Bahls, CLA, Steve Connor, Veterans Services, Michele LaFleur, Three County CoC, Jesus Pereira, Holyoke Veterans Services, Pamela Schwartz, NetworkAnnouncements and Updates: Holyoke Veterans Office received City of […]

Published in Meeting Minutes, Veterans Committee on July 24, 2020.

Career Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/21/20

In attendance: Irving Concepcion, Way Finders, Shannon Doran, Greenfield Community College, Anne Kandalis, Springfield Works, Paul Mattingly, Berkshire Community College, Justin Maynard, VA, Elena Nuciforo, Berkshire Community College, Judy Raper, […]

Published in Career services, Meeting Minutes on July 24, 2020.

Gov. Baker Extends Eviction Moratorium to October 17; Push for Housing Stability Bills Continues – TODAY!

Yesterday, Governor Baker announced an extension of the eviction moratorium until October 17. As stated in Mass Live: “The moratorium, originally set to expire Aug. 18, now remains in place […]

Published in Advocacy on July 22, 2020.

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