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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]