NLIHC urges advocacy: oppose cuts to HUD programs
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition: Object to the House Assault on Affordable Housing; Extreme Cuts Proposed On February 3, the House launched its long anticipated assault on housing […]
Advocacy Needed for Supportive Housing Bill
CHAPA is advocating for a supportive housing bill that is being re-filed in the current session of the legislature. Our legislators have until next Friday to sign on as co-sponsors. […]
Defeating Question 2 – Let’s get to work!
Our Leadership Council unanimously agreed in July that the Network should oppose Ballot Question 2, which will appear on the November 2nd ballot. If passed, Question 2 would repeal Massachusetts […]
Act Now: Urge Senate to Extend TANF Funds
Below is an important announcement from the National Alliance to End Homelessness that impacts many of the people we serve. Please read and act ASAP. Urge Senators to Extend Critical […]
MHSA on Governor’s FY 2011 Budget
From Joe Finn at MHSA: Today, Governor Patrick affirmed his commitment to reducing the state’s reliance on emergency resources and transforming the homeless adult shelter system. The Governor’s Fiscal Year […]
What Governor Patrick’s 9c cuts mean for our work, and what you can do
When projected revenue is less than projected spending, the Massachusetts Governor is authorized to make mid-year budget cuts. Today, Governor Patrick announced $277 million in cuts across state Executive branch budgets for the […]
Advocacy Request re MRVP
From the Housing Solutions Campaign: Attached is a letter addressed to the conference committee members who will be negotiating the FY2010 legislative version of the budget. Please let me know […]
MRVP advocacy needed in the state Senate
The MA Rental Voucher Program (MRVP, line item 7004-9024) provides very low income households with assistance in paying their rent. The Senate Ways & Means budget proposal cuts funding for MRVP […]
