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 […]
Open Pantry affiliates with SMOC
Today’s Republican reports that Open Pantry Community Services has affiliated with South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) based in Framingham. According to the article, Open Pantry will continue to retain its name, identity, […]
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ICHH Contract Update: We’re Getting Started!
The ICHH has sent a proposed contract to PVPC; Jim Mazik reports that he expects PVPC to review and return the contract this week. Next steps are the MOU between […]
Soccer as a Means of Supporting Stability
Yesterday the New York Times reported on a homeless soccer team: Homeless Team Roots for New Life Through Soccer. The idea of a homeless soccer team initially made me nervous, because […]
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, […]
One Family and Partners Release RFP for Regional Faith-Based Action Grants
An Announcement from One Family, Inc.: Dear ICHH Regional Conveners and Leadership Council Members, We are excited to announce new Regional Faith Based Action Grants! One Family Inc in partnership […]
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 […]
