HUD Releases Annual 2023 Homelessness Numbers

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and in unsheltered settings. […]

Published in Data on December 20, 2023.

The Western MA Network to End Homelessness Survey Results are Here

Thanks to the 137 Network partners who were able to complete the Network survey that sought your feedback on how the Network is serving you and how it can do […]

Published in Network on December 20, 2023.

November and December 2023 Meeting Minutes

November, 2023Family Services Committee Meeting – 11/14/23Western MA Task Force for Housing First – 11/16/23Individual Services Committee Meeting – 11/28/23 December, 2023Youth and Young Adult Services Committee – 12/6/23Family Services […]

Published in Family Services Committee, Individual Services Committee, Meeting Minutes, Veterans Committee, Western MA COVID-19 Task Force for Housing First, Youth and Young Adult Services Committee on December 20, 2023.

Springfield No One Leaves Action (NOW) to Stop a Move-Out!

Please join Springfield No One Leaves in this community action to stop the move-out of a long-time Springfield resident: Kate Irwin and her children are set to be moved out […]

Published in Advocacy on December 15, 2023.

Amherst Affordable Housing Lottery – Deadline 2/7

Amherst Affordable Housing Lottery: Deadline Feb. 79 new affordable housing units in Amherst are available for a housing lottery. See general information in this flyer HERE. To apply, go here. The application […]

Published in Resources on December 15, 2023.

National Low Income Housing Coalition Annual Forum – March 19 – 21, 2024

Tickets are now on sale (scholarships are available) for the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Annual Forum in Washington, DC: NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2024: An Unwavering Path Forward to Housing […]

Published in Conference on December 15, 2023.

Two Opportunities to Expand Shelter Capacity in Western MA

Individual Shelter Expansion to Meet Winter Needs The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has posted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) here: https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-24-1076-OCDDE-HS003-95688&external=true&parentUrl=close. This NOFA is for one time […]

Published in Resources on December 13, 2023.

GOOD NEWS on Family Shelter and the State Supplemental Budget

Family Overflow Shelter Requirement Signed Into Law Thanks to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for this summary update (and for its leadership and support in our own advocacy to help […]

Published in Family Services Committee on December 8, 2023.

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