Franklin County Shelter Summit: 12/2/09
The Interfaith Council of Franklin County is hosting a Shelter Summit, including representatives from government, housing, social services, health care, business, education, media and the faith community on: Wednesday, December […]
Community Engagement Committee Minutes 11/19/09
The Community Engagement Committee met on November 19th. First, a big thank you to Jane Banks of Center for Human Development for stepping up to chair this Committee. Thank you, […]
Housing Court Collaboration Meetings in Franklin and Berkshire Counties
The Network’s series of Housing Court collaboration meetings continued in Franklin and Berkshire Counties this past week. In light of the ongoing collaboration among providers, lawyers and the Court – […]
Update on DHCD/Provider Collaboration
Hampden County providers are preparing to implement a collaboration with the DTA/DHCD offices in Holyoke and Springfield, providing staff support at these state offices to assist with family homelessness prevention […]
Northampton Housing Study Public Meetings
You are invited: Northampton Housing Needs Study Public Input Meetings Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 a.m. – Noon Monday, November 23, 2009 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. Northampton Senior Center 67 Conz […]
A big media week for the Network
I’m so happy to report our first collaborative media success across the region. With the context of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and the Network Steering Committee’s guidance, Gerry […]
Big boost to end homelessness in WMass: United Way $60,000 contribution to regional network
$60,000 grant from the United Way Updated: Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 8:04 AM EST Published : Wednesday, 18 Nov 2009, 8:04 AM EST Jennifer Colby HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A […]
Massachusetts: Sex offender ban sought for homeless shelters
From today’s Boston Globe: The most dangerous sex offenders would be barred from staying at homeless shelters under a plan proposed by advocates for the homeless and endorsed by key legislators. […]
