Come Hear from Senator Comerford and Rep. Domb: Demystifying the State Legislature – Nov. 9

Hampshire County’s Council of Social Agencies (COSA) is inviting all to this learning opportunity: Demystifying the Massachusetts Legislature: How to be the most effective advocate for the issues that matter […]

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Published in Advocacy on November 3, 2021.

October 2021 Meeting Minutes

Western MA COVID-19 Task Force for Housing First – October 7, 2021 Three County Individual Services Meeting – October 18, 2021

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ACT TODAY: Housing Amendments to ARPA Bill!

Tomorrow the House will debate and vote on its American Rescue Plan Act funding bill (H.4219). So TODAY is the day to request their co-sponsorship of our Network priorities. Find […]

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Published in Advocacy on October 27, 2021.

The Network Testifies (so can you!)

Yesterday, the Joint Housing Committee heard testimony on a number of housing bills. I had the privilege of testifying on behalf of The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness in […]

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Published in Advocacy on October 27, 2021.

Housing Navigator Tool Training: Nov. 2

You may have heard about this exciting new Massachusetts housing search tool already – check it out at Housing Navigator – but you haven’t yet had a chance to see […]

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Published in Resources on October 27, 2021.

ACTION ALERT: TRANSFER FEE BILL HEARING THIS TUESDAY 10/26

Good news! The Real Estate Transfer Bill for more affordable housing – lead sponsor our own Senator Jo Comerford! – is coming up for a hearing this coming Tuesday, October […]

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Published in Advocacy on October 21, 2021.

DHCD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION for Individual Shelter System

Please see this announcement below from DHCD: The Individual Shelter System and Rapid Transition for Individuals Request for Information has been posted on COMMBUYS.  You can access the page here. Comments […]

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Published in Uncategorized on October 18, 2021.

NEW Trainings: Trauma-Informed Care in Homeless Services

The Springfield-Hampden Co CoC is sponsoring two 2-part sessions. These are targeted to people who already have an understanding of the concept of trauma-informed care, and will be about using […]

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Published in Training on October 18, 2021.

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