We Showed Up in Our Commitment to End Homelessness!
150 of us gathered in a room and over 60 on Zoom at the Network’s 9th Annual Gathering. We collected fuel for the work! Let’s spread the energy even farther! Click […]
The Federal Government Shutters Westover Job Corps by June 30
The U.S. Department of Labor announced last Friday its plans to close all Job Corps across the country, including the one right here in western Massachusetts. A protest took place […]
Western Mass News—Holyoke Meeting Examines Ways to Help Minimize Homelessness
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A number of partners, advocates, and elected leaders came together in Holyoke Friday to discuss homelessness in our area and what needs to be done to […]
Channel 22 News—Advocates Call for State Action to Address the Western Massachusetts Homelessness Crisis
Housing instability and homelessness is on the rise in Western Massachusetts. Click here for the full video.
Daily Hampshire Gazette—Advocates Discuss Legislative Remedies Amid Growing Housing Instability
Standing before more than 150 elected officials, housing advocates and other western Massachusetts leaders, Gerry McCafferty shared some shocking statistics. Read more
Massachusetts Officials Are Scrambling to Stem the Wave of Older Adults Losing Their Homes
“In January alone in Hampden county, 45 people over 65 were identified as homeless, five of whom were sleeping outside,” said Pamela Schwartz, the network director. “These numbers are cause […]
Eviction Record Sealing Launches May 5!
Today, Monday, May 5, the eviction record sealing law that was passed as part of the Affordable Homes Act is going into effect. Massachusetts tenants now have the right to […]
The House FY26 Budget Outcomes—Mixed News for Housing
On April 30 the state House of Representatives adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, totaling $61.5 billion. The good news for housing includes: The mixed/bad news includes: Zooming out, it’s worth noting that […]
