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 […]
President Trump’s “Skinny” Budget Foreshadows Severe Housing Cuts
Thanks to the National Low Income Housing Coalition for this important update: President Donald Trump released, last Friday, (5/2), a “skinny” budget request indicating the administration will seek cuts that would decimate […]
Fair Housing Conference and May Trainings
Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference—May 20–21 The 19th Annual Fair Housing and Civil Rights Conference is taking place May 20– 21 at Western New England University, Springfield. Read all […]
One Minute Action on House Budget ASAP!
The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless has made it so easy for us to be heard by House Leadership and our State Representatives on the Network’s House budget priority amendments (and we match […]
Join Us on May 30 for the Network Annual Gathering
Bold Leadership in Uncertain Times Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness 9th Annual Regional Gathering Please join our Network partners, legislative and municipal leaders and community members as we gather in […]
