751 homeless families in motels in Massachusetts
Today the Boston Globe reported that the number of homeless families in motels has reached 751–a new high. The story describes what it’s like for the families, notes that a monthlong stay […]
Cell phones & minutes for low-income people
This site has previously provided information on free cell phones and minutes for low-income people. Today a Republican article notes that the program is under-used by people who are eligible. The […]
Soldier On proposal for veterans’ housing in Agawam gaining support
The Republican reports today that a bill in the state legislature would authorize conveyance of the property to Soldier On, and there’s support at the Agawam City Council for the project.
What’s Leading to Increased Family Homelessness?
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has covered the rise in family homelessness, illustrated by Worcester’s point-in-time count in its story Homelessness on Rise. While Worcester advocates point to the recent focus on […]
Soldier On Creating 100 Units in Agawam for Formerly Homeless Veterans
The USICH reports on Soldier On’s development of the police academy facility in Agawam for housing for formerly homeless veterans.
WFCR on MA Shelter Regulation Changes
SPRINGFIELD, MA (2009-03-13) Patrick Administration officials say changes made in regulations that govern state-run emergency homeless shelters for Massachusetts’ families are needed, in order to close a multi-million dollar budget […]
WCFR Report: Number of Homeless Families on the Rise
AMHERST, MA (2009-03-11) A new report from the National Center on Family Homelessness says one child in 50 in the US is homeless. The NCFH’s Ellen Bassuk told WFCR’s Bob […]
Editorial: A Way to End Homelessness
By The Daily Hampshire Gazette, March 6, 2009 Staff Writer Christopher George, a 43-year-old homeless man well-known around Amherst, died Feb. 15 at an apartment where he was staying with several […]
