Take Quick Action on MA ID Bill

Thanks to the MA Coalition for the Homeless for this one minute email action urging the Legislature to pass the MA ID Bill. There is still time to get it over […]

Read more »

Published in Advocacy on June 30, 2026.

New Litigation Filed Against HUD to Protect Housing for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

HUD recently issued a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the country, including our two CoCs in western Massachusetts. The National Alliance to End Homelessness […]

Read more »

Published in Advocacy on June 26, 2026.

Submit Your Comment to Protect LGBTQ+ Community

We have until Monday, June 29 at 11:59 pm to submit comments to oppose HUD’s proposal to rescind the Equal Access Rule. This rescission will make it harder and in many cases unsafe for […]

Read more »

Published in Advocacy on June 26, 2026.

Rent Control Thrown Off the Ballot – Act Now!

In a shocking turn of events, yesterday the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the rent control ballot initiative cannot go on the November ballot because it includes an exemption […]

Read more »

Published in Advocacy on June 24, 2026.

Our 10th Annual Gathering

Download Program Download Presentation PDF You can capture the content and the sentiment in a number of ways.  Here are a few key links:

Read more »

Published in Annual Gatherings on June 1, 2026.

Western Mass housing advocates say 46% shelter decline masks barriers for families

HOLYOKE — Recent state and federal policy changes have caused a dramatic 46% decrease of families living in shelters over the past year, a figure that advocates say is complicated […]

Read more »

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 29, 2026.

Number of homeless people stayed steady in WMass this year, as federal threats loom

HOLYOKE — At first glance, the numbers look promising. The state’s four western counties recorded a 46% drop in homelessness this year compared to last. Read more

Read more »

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 29, 2026.

Western Mass. advocates demand state action on homelessness emergency

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness held its annual gathering at Holyoke Community College on Friday and the message was clear: state action needs to […]

Read more »

Published in Annual Gatherings, Media/Press Coverage on May 29, 2026.

« Newer PostsOlder Posts »