State lawmakers consider expanding housing options for homeless residents
Right now, homeless people in the state of Massachusetts are offered beds at congregate care settings, or shelters, where they have to live with dozens of other people. Lawmakers this […]
Berkshires lawmakers, mayors, groups urge Legislature to pass housing protections
THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE—The entire Berkshire County delegation to the statehouse, the mayors of North Adams and Pittsfield, and several local groups have joined a call for the Legislature to protect […]
Media and more on COVID-19 Housing Equity Bill; Submit Your Testimony by 5 pm TODAY!
Yesterday was an amazing day for housing equity: FIVE HOURS of testimony at the public hearing for the “COVID-19 Housing Equity bill” (H1434/S891), including powerful words from tenants and homeowners from our […]
Advocates, lawmakers urge action on housing equity bill
DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, NORTHAMPTON — A large number of western Massachusetts elected officials and institutions are backing a bill in the State House that would shore up some of the […]
Thousands of people remain at risk of losing their homes
WAMC NORTHEAST PUBLIC RADIO—Despite the newly extended federal eviction moratorium, thousands of people remain at risk of losing their homes while over $800 million in federal rental assistance dollars remain […]
Western Mass. legislators, community organizations urge eviction relief during COVID surge
THE REPUBLICAN, SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts lawmakers, community leaders and organizations have joined forces to urge eviction relief amid the latest coronavirus surge.
Western Massachusetts lawmakers back eviction moratorium
WWLP, BOSTON (SHNS) – Twenty state lawmakers from western Massachusetts on Wednesday urged the Housing Committee to advance legislation that would restore a statewide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, calling […]
The Network in the Media on Eviction Protections
Our Network annual event on June 4 was energizing in the moment and also received media coverage to help make the moment – and the message – last. Please check […]
