Network Budget and Legislative Advocacy Training – Jan. 28
Please join us at this exciting training opportunity to get organized across the four Western counties as we work to make state policy that will prevent and end homelessness: State […]
Act fast: Census Grants Available – Deadline 12/20
State funding of $2.5 million in grants of up to $250,000 is now available to support census outreach to at-risk communities. Go to http://www.sec.state.ma.us/census2020/grant-program.html for the application. More information is […]
Community Conversation: Ending Older Adult Homelessness in Hampshire County – 1/17/20
Western MA Area of the Department of Mental Health in collaboration with local partners is pleased to offer the following Community Conversation: Ending Older Adult Homelessness in Hampshire CountyFriday, January […]
Youth and Young Adult Services Committee Minutes – 11/20/19
In attendance: Emily English, Gandara Center, Jill Fijal, Chicopee Public Schools, Leslie Fisher-Katz, Children Study Home, Lisa Goldsmith, Community Action, Ann Lentini, Domus, Amanda Lesnick, Gandara, Gerry McCafferty, City of […]
Family Services Committee Minutes – 11/15/19
In attendance: Christine Cullen, Holyoke Chicopee Family Community Program, Waleska Estrada, NEFWC, Lisa Goldsmith, Community Action, Danielle Harther, CHD, Fran Lemay, ServiceNet, Jane Lindfors, DTA/DV unit, Nicole Lussier, Open Pantry […]
3 County Individual Services Minutes – 11/18/19
In attendance: Sam Cunningham, ServiceNet, Allison Duddlestonm, Craig’s Doors, John Fisher, Way Finders, Michele LaFleur, 3 County CoC, Jay Levy, Eliot CHS Homeless Services, Katie Miernecki, ServiceNet, Brooke Murphy, 3 County […]
New HUD Housing Vouchers Awarded to the Region!
Great news! HUD has awarded the region 83 housing vouchers that are designated to serve non-elderly, disabled individuals who are experiencing homelessness. These “Mainstream Housing Choice Vouchers” will be a tremendous asset […]
Transportation Op-Ed in Republican Today!
I’m pleased to update you about the Springfield Republican op-ed on public transportation that was just published, co-signed by Clare Higgins of Community Action Pioneer Valley, David Gadaire of MassHire Holyoke, Jessica […]
