Notes from Springfield’s May CoC Meeting
Springfield’s monthly Continuum of Care meeting took place today. This month’s items: 1) a visit from Springfield Police Department’s Lt. Tripes; 2) a presentation from Gandara’s New Wave program, which […]
HEARTH Act signed by President Obama
Today President Obama signed the HEARTH Act. As reported yesterday, the Act reauthorizes the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs, and will provide communities with new resources and better tools to prevent and end homelessness.
Congress passes the HEARTH Act and reauthorizes McKinney-Vento
Today both the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will reauthorize McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs for the first time in […]
Shelter Diversion for Families
It’s been posted here before, but as we’re moving closer to having ICHH and HPRP money to spend, this Massachusetts pilot diversion project report is worth another look. It was a […]
New proposed HMIS Data Standards and HPRP Reporting Requirements
The revised HMIS Data Standards and the HPRP reporting requirements and Data Elements are out for comment. COMMENTS ARE DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, MAY 15th!
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 […]
NERHMIS Training & Policy Symposium
The New England Region Homeless Management Information System is holding its annual training & policy symposium in Boston on May 18, 2009, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take a look at […]
FEMA announces $100 million in Homeless Prevention Aid Awards
$100 million has been made available to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funding, made available […]
