The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness is primarily funded through a state legislative earmark with additional annual contributions from many Network partners. Its fiscal agent is United Way of Pioneer Valley.

The Network’s budget, policy and planning decisions are made by its Steering Committee, which includes leaders from across the four Western counties. 

Steering Committee members include:

Co-Chairs:

Gerry McCafferty, Director of Office of Housing, City of Springfield and Hampden County Continuum of Care Director

Shaundell Diaz, Director, Three County Continuum of Care, Community Action Pioneer Valley

Members:

Tanisha Arena, Executive Director, ARISE for Social Justice

Jane Banks, Vice-President of Housing and Homelessness Services, Clinical and Support Options

Alexis Breiteneicher, Executive Director, Valley Community Development Corporation

Steve Connor, Director, Central Hampshire Veterans Services

Will Dávila, Vice President of Diversion Shelter and Housing, Center for Human Development

Tabitha Desplaines, Director of Community Services, Springfield Partners for Community Action

Meghan Donnelly, Essential Needs Coordinator, Berkshire Community College

Emily English, Senior Director of Prevention and Community Services, Gandara Center

Keith Fairey, President and CEO, Way Finders

Erin Forbush, Director of Operations, ServiceNet

Maura Geary, Executive Director, MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center

Phylis Gedeon, Youth Program Coordinator, MassHire Springfield Career Center

Brad Gordon, Executive Director, Upside413

Gina Govoni, Executive Director, Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Clare Higgins, Executive Director, Community Action Pioneer Valley

Steven Huntley, Executive Director, Valley Opportunity Council

Denise Jordan, Executive Director, Springfield Housing Authority

Kathy Keeser, Executive Director, Louison House

Andy Klatka, Regional Manager, Eliot CHS–Homeless Services

Jose Lopez-Figueroa, Director, Center for Access Services, Springfield Technical Community College

Katherine Mague, Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health Network

Tim McCarthy, Executive Director, Craig’s Doors

Olivia Morris, Member, People with Lived Experience Action Board; Three County Youth Action Board

Ben Ostiguy, Coordinator, Thrive Center, Holyoke Community College

Lizzy Ortiz, Transition of Care Community Health Worker, Health Services of the Homeless

Christine Palmieri ,Senior Vice President, Recovery and Housing, Mental Health Association

Eileen Peltier, President and CEO, Hearthway

Judy Raper, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Greenfield Community College

Rose Webster-Smith, Director, Springfield No One Leaves/Homes for All MA Coalition

Melissa White, Director of Programs, Valley Opportunity Council

Staff:
Pamela Schwartz, Director

Fiscal Agent:
Megan Moynihan, President and CEO, United Way of Pioneer Valley