THANK YOU to our Western MA Legislators: Leading to Keep People Safely Housed

Our Western Massachusetts Legislative Delegation has stepped up once again to urge immediate action to “stop the ramp-down of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and allocate additional funds to […]

Published in Advocacy on January 19, 2022.

“It Should Take More than 10 Minutes to Evict Someone”

This guest column that appeared in the New York Times on January 13 is a must-read (also see it as a PDF here). We are far from alone in our […]

Published in Advocacy on January 19, 2022.

ACT TODAY for Everyone Needs ID Bill

Great news! The Mass ID Access Bill is coming up for a vote in the State Senate TODAY. This bill, S. 2612, will make it possible for people experiencing homelessness […]

Published in Advocacy on January 13, 2022.

Ensure Housing Investments Remain in Build Back Better Act

Please take note of this action alert and update on federal housing advocay: President Biden and congressional leaders have pledged to restart negotiations on the “Build Back Better Act” after […]

Published in Advocacy on January 5, 2022.

Human Services Forum Legislative Reception – Friday, January 28

This is an important opportunity to raise up housing needs in Western Massachusetts! You’re invited: Human Services Forum Legislative Reception: Friday, January 28, 7:30 am – 10:00 am For staff, […]

Published in Advocacy on January 5, 2022.

ACT NOW to Protect MA Emergency Rental Assistance!

Three quick and urgent actions from Homes for All MA: 1. Ask your organization to sign on to the letter NOW to prevent the state from ending pandemic emergency rental assistance. […]

Published in Advocacy on December 16, 2021.

TOMORROW 12/17: Day of Action for Build Back Better Act

See this alert from the The National Low Income Housing Coalition – let’s add our Western Massachusetts voices! Join the National Low Income Coalition,, the Coalition on Human Needs, and […]

Published in Advocacy on December 16, 2021.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on December 9, 2021.

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