DPH RFR for Low-Threshold Permanent Housing and Support Services
An important opportunity for our region! Please see below and attached for information about an RFR from DPH for low-threshold permanent housing and support services. More information is available on […]
Federal Judge Overturns CDC Moratorium; Appeal Filed; State Action on Housing Equity Bill Needed
Thanks to CHAPA for reporting on this update: On May 5, 2021, D.C. District Judge Dabney Friedrich vacated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium, which was set […]
DHCD-Way Finders Towns Halls on Emergency Rental Assistance – 5/4 and 5/11
DHCD is partnering with Way Finders to host English and Spanish language virtual town halls on emergency rental assistance, free legal representation, and mediation services that are available to tenants and income eligible landlords that have been impacted by […]
The House Budget Finalized – Amendment Outcomes
Late last week, the House voted on its FY22 budget. We will provide more detail shortly but for now this update will report out on how the Network Amendment priorities […]
TODAY: 2 Important Events!
Here’s a final reminder for two important learning opportunities today: The Greater Springfield Regional Housing Analysis Report: Presentation and DiscussionTODAY, Wednesday, April 282-3:30 p.m.Register here. The Report will be presented […]
Statewide Equity Task Force: MassBudget on House Ways and Means Budget
At the Statewide Equity Task Force on Coronavirus and Equity meeting last week, MA Budget and Policy Center presented a comprehensive summary of the House Ways and Means budget that […]
Webinar: Hotel/Motel Conversions: Scaling Housing Solutions for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness – Thursday, 4/29, 2 pm
Mass. Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is providing us with this timely conversation that is relevant for our own communities as new federal resources become available: Learn about the potential […]
HUD Withdraws Proposed Rule, Reaffirms Its Commitment to Equal Access to Housing, Shelters, and Other Services Regardless of Gender Identity
Good news from our federal government: On Thursday, April 22, 2021, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that HUD is withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule that would have weakened […]
