Action Alert on HUD Threat to Supportive Housing
Please join in this action alert organized by the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA): The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing major policy changes that […]
New Funding Opportunity: Hampden County Rapid Rehousing Program
The Springfield-Hampden County CoC has released a Request for Proposals seeking a partner to operate a new Rapid Rehousing program in Hampden County. Following an award in last year’s funding […]
Keep Pushing: Contact Your Congresspeople Now!
Please take 2 minutes to watch the latest message (see below) from Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Call or email your congresspeople next (we are so grateful […]
HUD Puts Housing Funds at Risk – Take Action!
Last week, HUD unexpectedly reissued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Permanent Supportive Housing. The notice raised deep concerns about HUD’s direction, as it included requirements that defy proven […]
Join the Rent Control Campaign!
The campaign to get rent control on the November 2026 ballot starts NOW! We need to collect 75,000 signatures statewide by December 3rd. The campaign kicked-off on September 13 in front […]
Rent Control Campaign is ON!
Great news! Earlier this week, the Attorney General’s Office certified the rent control ballot question for the 2026 ballot—it’s a GO! We need to collect 75,000 signatures statewide by December 3. […]
Real Estate Transfer Fee for Affordable Housing: Legislative Hearing September 9
It’s time for our next push to pass the Real Estate Transfer Fee for Affordable Housing! The Joint Committee on Revenue is convening a hearing on this bill on Tuesday, September 9 at 10 […]
NEW: Western MA Housing Study Shows Continuing Massive Affordable Housing Gap
The UMass Donahue Institute, in partnership with Way Finders, recently released its new study of housing in western MA: Building Homes. Building Futures. The report captures the exorbitant rent increases in the […]
