More Federal Policy Changes: 100% FEMA reimbursement for all emergency shelter; continued advocacy needed

More positive developments from the new Administration with a continuing need for our advocacy. Thanks to the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) for this update: President Biden signed an executive […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 27, 2021.

Western MA COVID-19 Task Force and Committee Meeting Minutes – January 2021

Western MA COVID-19 Task Force Meeting Minutes – Jan. 26, 2021Western MA COVID-19 Task Force Meeting Minutes – Jan. 7, 2021 Three County CoC Individual Services Meeting Minutes – Jan. […]

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President-Elect Biden Proposes New COVID-19 Relief with Housing Stability Homelessness Prevention Measures

A heartening update from the National Low-Income Housing Coalition: This evening, President-elected Biden released his $1.9 trillion legislative proposal for a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package, including essential resources and protections for America’s […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 15, 2021.

Last Push for Tenant Opportunity to Purchase and much more: Contact Governor Today!

The Network is joining with the Homes for All Massachusetts Coalition in its push for Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). It’s part of the Economic Development bill that appeared […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 14, 2021.

NEW RAFT Policy Guidelines HERE (more accessible for tenants!)

DHCD revised its RAFT eligibility guidelines to make RAFT more accessible in light of the extraordinary demand on this resource during these times. A one page summary is available here […]

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Published in Resources on January 14, 2021.

Sign Letter Urging President-Elect Biden to Keep Families Housed During the Pandemic – DEADLINE Jan. 15

This is a second post on this effort since the deadline is tomorrow, Jan. 15, and your organization can still join the Network and over 1,500 other organizations and elected […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 14, 2021.

CHAPA Virtual Forum: Affordable Housing Landscape in a New Administration

Join CHAPA for its first virtual forum of 2021 and our fifth annual federal housing policy discussion on doing business under a new administration. Hear breaking updates from D.C. and how the […]

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Published in Advocacy, Network on January 14, 2021.

New Report: Best Practices for State and Local Emergency Rental Assistance Programs

For our local communities providing rental assistance, this report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition offers some guidance: NLIHC’s newest report, “Best Practices for State and Local Emergency Rental […]

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Published in Resources on January 14, 2021.

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