Poor Peoples Assembly – June 20-21
In view of the connection between poverty, racism, and homelessness, I wanted to bring this invitation to your attention: Mass Poor People’s Assembly &National Moral March on Washington, DC:A Digital […]
Springfield-Hampden County CoC – Request for Proposals for Youth Rapid Rehousing
The Springfield-Hampden County Continuum of Care (CoC) has issued a Request for Proposals seeking one or more applicants to provide medium-term (up to 2 years) rapid rehousing for homeless youth and young […]
Virtual Job Fairs Coming!
Our MassHires are moving their job fairs to the virtual realm. Check out the two below (with more to come): MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career CenterJune Virtual JOB EXPO Starts at 9am Monday June 22Ends […]
Training on how to use 413.org – online referral resource – June 19
Aunt Bertha, the platform that powers 413Cares.org, holds monthly Helper trainings. This training is a great way to learn (or refresh learning) on how the search and referral aspect of […]
TOMORROW webinar: Individual Homelessness in the COVID-19 World
Please see below from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance: The COVID-19 crisis highlights that homelessness is not just a socioeconomic problem – it is a public health crisis. Join […]
NEW Springfield Rental Assistance Available!
Exciting news for Springfield residents: the City of Springfield has allocated $2 million in federal dollars to pay up to 3 months’ rent, mortgage or utility charges for low to […]
New COVID-19 flyers for distribution
Three new bi-lingual flyers are available, thanks to a collaboration with Mercy Medical, Baystate Health and the City of Springfield: How to Stop the Spread Quarantine Tips When to stay […]
Racial Inequity and Money and Housing
This New York Times article The Stark Racial Inequity of Personal Finances in America brings home the relationship between economic inequity and racial inequity. The Network’s priority regarding progressive tax […]
