FYI: New Web Tool to help non-filers obtain Economic Impact Payments

Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery […]

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Published in Resources on April 15, 2020.

Family Services Committee Meeting – 4/14/20

In attendance:  Melissa Bissett, Square One, Ellen Broadhurst, West Springfield Public Schools, Tamicha Colon, WomanShelter/Companeras, Anthia Elliot, BHN, Waleska Estrada, New England Farm Workers Council, Kathy Keeser, Louison House, Jane […]

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Published in Family Services Committee, Meeting Minutes on April 15, 2020.

3 County Individual Services Meeting Minutes – 4/13/20

In attendance:  Steve Connor, Veterans Services, Erin Forbush, ServiceNet, Hwei-Ling Greeney, Amherst Community Connections, John Hornik, Amherst Housing Trust, Lynn Ireland, Providence Ministries, Andy Klatka, Eliot Services, Laura Hudson, Positive […]

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Published in Individual Services Committee, Meeting Minutes on April 15, 2020.

Informational Huddle on Homelessness and Shelters During Covid-19: Tuesday, 4/14, 1 pm

Tuesday, April 14, 1-2:30 pm, please join for information sharing and Q&A on homelessness and shelters during COVID-19. Click here for the flyer with more details. Gerry McCafferty, City of […]

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Published in Training on April 13, 2020.

Updated RAFT and SNAP info; COVID-19 webinars

RAFT HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDS:For Hampden and Hampshire Counties: Updated information on the new COVID-19 RAFT funds from Way Finders: Please visit www.wayfindersma.org/raft To download or print updated flyers for Way […]

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Published in Resources, Uncategorized on April 10, 2020.

NAEH Webinar THURSDAY: Supporting People Remotely in Housing Programs

From the National Alliance to End Homelessness: COVID-19 Webinar Series: Supporting People Remotely in Housing Programs During COVID-19Thursday, April 9 – 3:00 – 3:30 pm ETIain DeJong, OrgCode Consulting, Inc.  […]

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Published in Best Practices on April 8, 2020.

Career Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 4/3/20

Meeting via Zoom:In attendance: Bud Delphin, MassHire Holyoke, Pat Duffy, Office of Rep. Aaron Vega, Aimee Funk, Holyoke Community College, Jeff Hayden, Holyoke Community College, Lisa Lapierre, Community Action Pioneer […]

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Published in Career services, Meeting Minutes on April 8, 2020.

This morning! Act to Pass Eviction Moratorium!

Within 24 hours over 200 organizations signed on to a letter urging the Legislature and Governor Baker to quickly pass a strong eviction and foreclosure moratorium.  Western Massachusetts turned out big […]

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Published in Advocacy on April 6, 2020.

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