Call for MRVP Advocacy in the Senate
As previously reported, advocacy efforts helped to restore funding to MRVP in the House budget recommendations for next year. Yesterday, the Senate Ways and Means released their budget recommendations, and they include […]
Seeking Comment on Draft Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHouse Program (HPRP) Plans
The state of Massachusetts and four Western Mass cities are entitled to Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHousing Funds. In order to receive funds, grantees must submit plans to HUD indicating […]
MRVP Funding Restored to House Budget!
The House restored more than $17M to the MRVP program that had been cut by House Ways and Means. The sponsors of the amendments were Housing Chairman Honan, Representative Smizik, […]
Call for MRVP Advocacy
The Problem: As you know, the House Ways & Means budget released yesterday suggested funding the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) at nearly half of what is needed to maintain the […]
Another SSI/SSDI training added
Clare Deucher’s April 27 training on helping people who are homeless apply for SSI/SSDI has filled up. Clare has added another section on May 7, 2009, 9:30 am to noon, Springfield […]
Massachusetts Ranks 8th in Nation in Addressing Child Homelessness
The National Center on Family Homelessness has released a new report on child homelessness in the United States. Today’s report card updates a study NCFH released in 1999, and indicates that the problem […]
Promoting the Voice of Consumers!
Homes for Families will hold a training event on March 25, 2009, 10-12:30, at NEFWC, 225 High St., Holyoke. The training will focus on: Promoting the voice of consumers Methods […]
State Deficit in Shelter Account; DTA Proposes Restrictions on Eligibility
DTA projects that there will be a $3.36 million budget deficit in the EA account, which funds family shelter. As a means to address the deficit, DTA has proposed restrictions […]
