NEW STUDY: MA Tenants Face Continuing Threat of Eviction due to Non-Payment of Rent
MHP released a statewide study yesterday examining eviction rates and distribution of rental assistance. Findings include: “More than two months after the end of the federal moratorium on evictions, data […]
New Homeowners Assistance Fund Launched – Training Sessions 12/14, 12/15
Please see this announcement from DHCD: The Commonwealth is preparing to launch the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) in partnership with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing), the Massachusetts Executive […]
CHAPA Advocacy Alert to Governor Re: Housing Funds in ARPA Budget; and Statement for MORE NEEDED
Thanks to CHAPA for this advocacy alert to Governor Baker regarding the Conference Committee ARPA budget’s allocation of $600 million in housing funds. CHAPA also joined with other statewide organizations […]
SIGN ON: Bring Home America Now Campaign
The National Coalition for the Homeless is spearheading Bring America Home NOW: A Comprehensive Grassroots Campaign to End Homelessness in the U.S. Led by people who have themselves experienced homelessness, […]
Proposed Housing Funding in State ARPA Conference Budget
The State Legislature passed its ARPA budget on Friday, December 3. Governor Baker has 10 days from passage to decide on any vetoes. The Conference budget proposes to invest roughly […]
MA COVID-19 Community Grants Request for Proposals – Due 1/7
Please see this announcement below: On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Health Resources in Action has released the Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants request for proposals, and applications are due Friday, […]
New Safe Havens Program funded in Franklin County!
Thrilling news for our region: after ongoing advocacy by our Network partners and Western MA legislative delegation, and thanks to the leadership and commitment of our Western MA Department of […]
NEW HOUSING REQUESTS FOR RESPONSES POSTED!
The MA Department of Housing and Community Development announced two new exciting opportunities to expand housing options in our region: The first procurement is the Sponsor Based Permanent Supportive Housing RFR. […]