Two very fond farewells: Joanne Campbell and Peter Gagliardi
I know I am speaking on behalf of our entire Network when I relay our heartfelt gratitude to both Joanne Campbell, Executive Director of Valley Community Development Corporation, and Peter […]
Today’s Network Event: Combating Structural Racism, Advancing Equity, Ending Homelessness
Earlier today, the Network hosted its “Different Kind of Resource Fair” – made different by its virtual experience, combined with this moment in history. We were pleased to host 165 […]
Governor Baker Announces Housing Stability Measures
March 25: From the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED): The Baker-Polito Administration announced steps to keep vulnerable families in their homes, preserve the health and safety of […]
Community Evaluators needed for families experiencing homelessness
Please read below for this meaningful (and compensated) opportunity from the MA Dept. of Public Health: The MA Home Visiting Initiative and the Maternal Child Health Block Grant, both at […]
Network Letter in Support of Amherst Affordable Housing Development
The Valley Community Development Corporation is proposing to develop 28 supportive studio units of affordable housing in Amherst. Unfortunately, some residents of the neighborhood are organizing intensely in opposition. Below […]
The Network at Work: Providers and Legislators Gather in Partnership to End Homelessness
Yesterday, on June 10, 2019, close to 200 people gathered at Holyoke Community College for the Network’s 3rd annual Housing/Homelessness Resource Fair. Over 75 providers from across the four Western […]
Community Health Investment Session: June 11, Northampton
An invitation from Mass. Department of Public Health:Are you working on racial justice to help improve health equity in your community?Is your organization concerned about how issues like poor housing […]
150 Leaders Gathered to Combat Homelessness in Western Massachusetts
Over 150 leaders from across the four Western Massachusetts counties came together today to combat homelessness in the region and to learn from a newly released report by the Western […]