Community Mediation Program Launched for Tenants Facing Eviction

The MA Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the launch of another component of the Administration’s Eviction Diversion Initiative: Community Mediation. Please see this announcement from DHCD Undersecretary […]

Published in Resources on November 30, 2020.

Economic Impact Payments Available to People Experiencing Homelessness – must sign up by 11/21

See this announcement from the Internal Revenue Service: Americans without a permanent address qualify for a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment and $500 per child. You do not need to receive […]

Published in Resources on November 3, 2020.

Hampden County Youth Program LAUNCHES Today!

Congratulations to the Hampden County Youth Action Board and the dozens of partners who gathered today on Zoom to kick off Hampden County’s program to prevent and end youth homelessness. […]

Published in Resources, Youth and Young Adult Services Committee on October 27, 2020.

New Report on Emergency Rental Assistance in Response to COVID-19: Not Enough

The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLHIC) released today a Research Note, Emergency Rental Assistance Programs in Response to COVID-19, that provides a descriptive analysis of over 440 rental assistance programs created […]

Published in Resources on October 27, 2020.

Franklin/Hampshire Virtual Job Fair – 10/26-10/28

MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center brings us: OCTOBER VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Starts 9am: Monday, October 26Ends 4pm:  Wednesday, October 28 For more information on how to join this virtual event […]

Published in Career services, Resources on October 23, 2020.

IMPORTANT Eviction Prevention Information – Please distribute

As predicted, the eviction moratorium has ended, and eviction notices have begun in force. It is critically important that tenants are aware of their rights and what they can do […]

Published in Resources on October 21, 2020.

Learning about COVID-19 from People with Lived Experience

The Network is pleased to share this video and material from the National Innovation Service, presenting perspectives and recommendations from a diverse group of people who have lived experience of […]

Published in Resources on October 13, 2020.

Ta-Nehisi Coates Speaks on Housing Justice; MA Budget features Housing in Just Recovery

Two opportunities to catch up on two very important conversations: Ta-Nehisi Coates spoke with the National Low Income Housing Coalition on Racial Equity and Housing Justice During and After COVID-19. […]

Published in Resources on October 9, 2020.
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