HUD policy report: Costs Associated with First-Time Homelessness for Families and Individuals
HUD’s new report, reported on last week, is available here. The study concludes that communities should explore strategies to: Avoid extensive use of high-cost homeless programs (i.e. transitional housing) for individuals […]
Training Opportunity: Accessing Affordable Housing
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute is presenting a training event on Accessing Affordable Housing in Boston on December 9, 2009, 9:30 am to 4 pm. The training is for community […]
Roundup of HPRP Resources
Via the National Alliance to End Homelessness: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently posted several resources to help communities implement their Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing […]
Exciting report from another network: shelter diversion works
One Family reports early results from ICHH funding: With its 3-month-old family diversion program now well underway, the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) has fundamentally changed the way at-risk families […]
Report on Springfield’s Project Homeless Connect
Springfield’s Project Homeless Connect took place yesterday at the Mass Mutual Center. The Republican story is here. Here’s a snapshot of what happened:
Peer Learning Opportunities
From Homes for Families: As you may know, Homes for Families is dedicated to educating, organizing and advocating with and for the family shelter providers and homeless/formerly homeless parents. We […]
Video: Soldier On’s Mission and the Vision Driving the Goal of Ending Veteran Homelessness
Jack Downing writes: Soldier On is proud to announce the addition of a powerful video “Changing the End of the Story” on our website created by Darby O’Brien Advertising & Public Relations. […]
Seeking providers for Greater Springfield Project Homeless Connect
In Springfield, we’re gearing up for Project Homeless Connect, scheduled for Sept. 29 at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. PHC is a one-day event that brings together all the […]
