Request from ICHH: Data representative to attend 3/26 meeting
In order to help facilitate the data needs from the state perspective as well as the ICHH Regions, the ICHH is hosting a meeting between the ICHH Data and Evaluation Working Group […]
Recommendations: Using the New Prevention and Rapid ReHousing Funds
The National Alliance to End Homelessness has released recommendations for use of the new stimulus funds devoted to homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing. One of the challenges with prevention programs is […]
Local News Coverage of DTA Shift Away from Congregate Shelters
The Republican had a story yesterday about homeless families placed in apartments, and the Local Buzz wrote on Monday about what happens when a shelter closes.
Soldier On Veterans Give Back to the Community
Albany’s chanel 9 has news coverage of Soldier On veterans helping the community by shoveling snow.
Notice of Hearing on Proposed EA Changes
In response to the feedback that the Patrick/Murray Administration has received on the proposed regulation changes to the Emergency Assistance Program (EA) program, there will be a public hearing on: Friday, […]
Homeless Families in Motels
The Local Buzz has been writing about homeless families in motels. Recent stories include The Making of a Welfare Motel, about the River Inn in Springfield, and Alone on the […]
Local Press Coverage of Stimulus Funds for Homelessness Prevention
The Republican has a report today about the homelessness prevention funds in the stimulus bill enacted last week. Massachusetts will receive $44.6 million over the next two years. An earlier post here […]
Free cell phones and minutes for low-income people
SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers. Customers must be recipients of a state or federal assistance program for […]
