Quick Action #4: Last Push on FY23 State Budget!
Our last “quick action” of the week! And it’s such an important one! The clock is ticking on finalizing the FY23 State Budget. Right now, the proposed budget is in […]
Quick Action #3: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
Thanks to the TOPA Coalition for these easy-to-do action steps! The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act is a critical tool to keep tenants in their homes and prevent displacement. TOPA […]
A MUST-READ: How Houston Moved 25,000 people from the streets into homes
The New York Times gave a lot of space to this story by reporter Michael Kimmelman that has it all: the meaning of housing first in action, the role of […]
Quick Action #2: for HOMES (Eviction Record Sealing) and Flex Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing
As promised, we are breaking down urgent action steps in “doable bites” so you can do them! Let’s take a few minutes each day and DO THIS! Eviction Record SealingOur […]
FUNDING AVAILABLE for Permanent Supportive Housing!
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has committed $150 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to create more permanent supportive housing. Of that $150 million, $15 million is being administered by the Massachusetts […]
Quick Action #1: PUSH on KEY Housing bills!
The deadlines are upon us for our critical housing bills to move forward this legislative session. Can you carve out a few minutes over the next few days to tackle […]
State Senate FY23 Budget Outcomes
The State Senate adopted its Fiscal Year 2023 budget last week. It includes many significant investments in housing and homelessness. Thanks to all who made calls and sent emails – […]
May 2022 Task Force and Meeting Minutes
Western MA Task Force for Housing First – 5/12/22 Hampden County Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 5/24/22Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 5/24/22Three County Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes […]
