Here’s a final reminder for two important learning opportunities today:
- The Greater Springfield Regional Housing Analysis Report: Presentation and Discussion
TODAY, Wednesday, April 28
2-3:30 p.m.
Register here.
The Report will be presented by UMass Donahue Institute with a panel discussion facilitated by Keith Fairey, President and CEO of Way Finders and panelists: Gerry McCafferty, Director of Housing, City of Springfield, Linda Dunlavy, Executive Director, Franklin Regional Council of Governments and John Hornik, Chair, Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
2. Homelessness: Our Housing Crisis and a Call to Action
TODAY, Wednesday, April 28 3 pm–4:30 pm
Sponsored by Greening Greenfield and Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution
Register Here.
Explore with us what each of us can do to help address homelessness in Franklin County and the North Quabbin area. Learn about the causes, challenges, and opportunities from Shaundell Diaz, the Coordinated Entry Specialist for Three County Continuum of Care, whose family experienced homelessness twice, and is now a new homeowner. Hear success stories from Lyndia Downie, President and Executive Director of the Pine Street Inn in Boston, an award-winning program that aims to end homelessness by making permanent housing a reality for all, using the Housing First approach. Take a deep dive into the challenges and what is being done in our area, with Keleigh Pereira, Director of the Three County Continuum of Care at Community Action Pioneer Valley. With this information in hand, we will entertain questions and discuss organizing for action.
