ACTION DAYS on Right to Counsel!
Please see this alert from the Right to Counsel Coalition and let’s make some noise! We are days away from the Housing Committee’s deadline to take action on all bills […]
SAVE THE DATE: Network Annual Gathering – May 6
The Network is pleased to invite you to its 6th annual gathering on May 6, 10 am – 11 am. Please see the flyer attached. The registration link is here. Please […]
THANK YOU to our Western MA Legislators: Leading to Keep People Safely Housed
Our Western Massachusetts Legislative Delegation has stepped up once again to urge immediate action to “stop the ramp-down of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and allocate additional funds to […]
“It Should Take More than 10 Minutes to Evict Someone”
This guest column that appeared in the New York Times on January 13 is a must-read (also see it as a PDF here). We are far from alone in our […]
ACT TODAY for Everyone Needs ID Bill
Great news! The Mass ID Access Bill is coming up for a vote in the State Senate TODAY. This bill, S. 2612, will make it possible for people experiencing homelessness […]
Local ARPA and Housing Investments: Case Studies
Earlier this week, CHAPA featured 3 local communities’ work in allocating its local American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including our own region’s community of Amherst. Below are the presentations […]
Ensure Housing Investments Remain in Build Back Better Act
Please take note of this action alert and update on federal housing advocay: President Biden and congressional leaders have pledged to restart negotiations on the “Build Back Better Act” after […]
Human Services Forum Legislative Reception – Friday, January 28
This is an important opportunity to raise up housing needs in Western Massachusetts! You’re invited: Human Services Forum Legislative Reception: Friday, January 28, 7:30 am – 10:00 am For staff, […]
