State Supplemental Budget Signed; RAFT and Other Housing Programs Funded

On July 24, Governor Baker signed into law the $1.1 billion COVID-19-focused supplemental budget to Governor Baker for his signature. It includes at least $20 million for additional RAFT homelessness […]

Published in Advocacy on July 27, 2020.

Urgent Action to Save Lives and Prevent Avalanche of Evictions

This is a weekend post because we’re in that time of weekend posts: one week to go before the end of the Legislative Session. Grab your minutes to act when […]

Published in Advocacy on July 26, 2020.

ACT TO STOP FEDERAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

THANKS TO THE NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION FOR THIS ALERT: Help Stop HUD’s Proposed Rule to Allow Discrimination Against Transgender People Experiencing Homelessness HUD published today a proposed rule change that […]

Published in Advocacy on July 24, 2020.

Gov. Baker Extends Eviction Moratorium to October 17; Push for Housing Stability Bills Continues – TODAY!

Yesterday, Governor Baker announced an extension of the eviction moratorium until October 17. As stated in Mass Live: “The moratorium, originally set to expire Aug. 18, now remains in place […]

Published in Advocacy on July 22, 2020.

Right to Counsel Moves to Senate Ways and Means

Good news! The Right to Counsel pilot bill, S. 2785, on Thursday, July 16, officially moved to Senate Ways and Means Committee. It is urgent that the Senate Ways and Means […]

Published in Advocacy on July 17, 2020.

Network Testimony in Support of the Right to Counsel Pilot Program; Join the Coalition; Thanks to our Legislators!

The Network was pleased to submit written testimony in support of S.2785, An Act promoting housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in […]

Published in Advocacy on July 10, 2020.

Action: National Lobby Day – July 21 – for The Heroes Act

The National Low Income Housing Coalition is leading this effort – let’s join them! CONGRESS MUST ACT!JOIN US FOR VIRTUAL LOBBY DAY! Congress must pass the housing elements of the […]

Published in Advocacy, Uncategorized on July 10, 2020.

Action: Submit Your Right to Counsel Testimony and Contact Governor Baker!

The Network’s two eviction priority bills are moving FAST and need your support this week! On Right to Counsel, please see this action alert from the MA Right to Counsel […]

Published in Advocacy on July 8, 2020.
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