News updates: what’s happening with homelessness in Western Massachusetts


Berkshire Housing Crisis In the News

Check out this in-depth article on the Berkshire County housing crisis. From zoning laws to NIMBY to short-term rentals to the barriers to developing affordable housing, this reporter’s examination of […]

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Published on December 15, 2022.

Cliff Effect Pilot Win Celebrated in the News!

Check out these great reports from MassLive and the Daily Hampshire Gazette on the gathering in Springfield yesterday to celebrate the passage of the Cliff Effect Pilot Program. Big thanks […]

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Published on December 8, 2022.

New Shelter and Housing Support Possibilities for Northampton and Amherst

We had two big announcements this past week that will impact our region’s work to prevent and end homelessness: The City of Northampton announced its option to purchase the First […]

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Published on December 8, 2022.

Media: NYC and Snapshot of Homelessness Policies Around the World

New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams just announced a new city policy to involuntarily remove people with mental illness from streets and subways. While policymakers and advocates respond, the New […]

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Published on December 1, 2022.

In the news: Greenfield shelter/housing expansion

The Greenfield Recorder reported last week on Clinical & Support Options’ leading a “$23M expansion of housing, homeless services in Greenfield.” As the article reported: The nonprofit was recently tapped […]

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Published on December 1, 2022.

Western MA Shelter and Housing in the News

Check out today’s Daily Hampshire Gazette article featuring the work at Craig’s Doors shelter in Amherst. Kudos to the great leadership and partnership across the community! And congratulations to the City […]

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Published on November 22, 2022.

Easthampton and Craig’s Doors Partnership in the News

Hats off to the City of Easthampton and Craig’s Doors for creating a partnership that will help address winter emergency shelter needs for residents of Easthampton, and thanks to the […]

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Published on November 3, 2022.

In the News: Western MA Hotel-Based Shelter Success Featured

The National Public Radio Affiliate in Boston – WBUR – did a story last week on hotel-based shelter during the pandemic titled “Hotel-based homeless shelters changed lives in pandemic. Some […]

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Published on June 14, 2022.

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