Updated RAFT and SNAP info; COVID-19 webinars
RAFT HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDS:For Hampden and Hampshire Counties: Updated information on the new COVID-19 RAFT funds from Way Finders: Please visit www.wayfindersma.org/raft To download or print updated flyers for Way […]
Emergency Shelter Staffing Needs and Relief Funds/Volunteer Matches; Masks
While the Network is not usually a vehicle for job openings or fundraising, these are not usual times. In the face of this pandemic and the herculean effort to open […]
Resisting evictions; summary resources for immediate assistance; timely webinars and more
Please be aware of the following COVID-related resources: 1. Landlords should NOT be evicting tenants right now. Go to this resource to find out what tenants can do to resist eviction. Thanks […]
Wed., 4/1 Webinar: Understanding and Planning for Federal Funding
The National Alliance to End Homelessness offers this webinar on Wednesday, April 1 at 3 pm to provide an overview of federal stimulus funding to address the novel corona virus […]
New $5 million in RAFT funding to prevent homelessness during COVID-19
Thanks to the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless for this information: RAFT has received a new special $5 million fund to serve households facing a COVID-19-related housing crisis due to a […]
Hampshire County Volunteer Resources; how to place a request for volunteer-produced masks
The United Way of Hampshire County has created a platform to connect the needs of social services with volunteers throughout our community. They have also created an emergency fund for […]
Look4Help Summary Page on COVID-19 Related Resources
Community Action Pioneer Valley has an excellent and comprehensive resource page through its Look4Help directory that summarizes up-to-date local, state and federal resources available in response to COVID-19. While Community […]
FLASH POLL: Coronavirus’ impact on MA Nonprofits
The MA Nonprofit Network (MNN) and Philanthropy Foundation are conducting a survey to help coordinate support to nonprofits as a result of COVID-19. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf45zKy5HMGCMuy7jizRVyYZvp68B1QP7z0d6fwBk-9UN-Zww/viewform The poll will remain open until […]
