Please join: Mass. Public Health Assoc. Virtual Annual Conference: Tues., 12/13
The Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) is holding its virtual Annual Conference and Meeting – Rooted in Community: Building Equity-Driven Policies – on Tuesday, December 13, 9 am – 1 […]
Cliff Effect Pilot Passes!
Excellent news to share! The Legislature’s recently passed economic development bill included the adoption of the Cliff Effect pilot legislation! Springfield Works, the Food Bank of Western MA and the […]
Safe Havens RFR Released! Bidders’ Conference 11/29; Proposals Due 12/28
Exciting news: The MA Department of Mental Health just released its Request for Responses for a new Safe Havens program in Western Massachusetts, specifically in Hampden County. Safe Havens offers […]
Action: Sign to support national bill to end homelessness
Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) has introduced The Ending Homelessness Act of 2021-2022 (HR 4496). The act would: The Network has joined the national Bring America Home Now Coalition in urging […]
Good news: 11% National Decline in Veteran Homelessness Since 2020
As Veterans Day approaches tomorrow, we have good news from our national partners, as delivered by the National Alliance to End Homelessness: Last week, USICH, HUD, and VA jointly announced […]
NEW RAFT Application Process Webinars for Hampden/Hampshire County Organizations
Way Finders is one of two statewide RAFT providers engaging in a pilot launch of the new Massachusetts Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal. DHCD is offering webinars on this new […]
VICTORY!!! Question 1 and Question 4 WON!
What cause for celebration!! Question 1 – the Fair Share Amendment – WON! We have just created a permanently fairer tax system that will deliver billions of dollars in new […]
Housing Update: Wins and Losses in the Economic Development Bill
The long-awaited Economic Development bill passed the Legislature yesterday, and now awaits the Governor’s signature. Unfortunately, this version (unlike the previous iteration proposed in July) does NOT include the HOMES […]
