Homelessness should be ‘rare, brief, and non-recurring,’ advocates say at Western Massachusetts summit
GREENFIELD — While it may not be possible to “end homelessness,” it is feasible to make sure that episodes of homelessness are “rare, brief, and non-recurring,” said Gerry McCafferty, housing […]
Fighting homelessness in Berkshires remains year-round quest
PITTSFIELD — As snow approached Thursday, those who manage the Barton’s Crossing shelter prepared for a busy night of checking in guests and keeping peace in the building’s mazelike corridors.
Tackling homelessness ‘one bite at a time’
Shortly after a Friday discussion over how to end homelessness in western Massachusetts, two of the most influential policymakers in the room succinctly put how that goal can be achieved […]
Strategies To Tackle Homelessness Discussed At Western Massachusetts Forum
A new report says progress is being made on reducing homelessness in the four counties of western Massachusetts.
Western Massachusetts on a mission to end homelessness in region
The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness has assembled a group to address the consequences of living in poverty.
Powerful piece on poverty, employment and homelessness
Matthew Desmond, author of the widely acclaimed book Evicted, has just authored an important article that appears in the New York Times titled: Americans Want to Believe Jobs are the Solution […]
Western Massachusetts homeless providers leave workshops with resources and renewed commitment
HOLYOKE — The more than 200 people who attended a homelessness resources fair Thursday morning left the program with a Rolodex of resources and energy to continue the mission to help […]
WAMC Interview with Matthew Desmond on his book “Evicted”
If you have not had a chance to read Matthew Desmond’s book “Evicted” (or even if you have), this is a fantastic interview of the author on WAMC radio. Thanks […]
