MHSA on Governor’s FY 2011 Budget
From Joe Finn at MHSA: Today, Governor Patrick affirmed his commitment to reducing the state’s reliance on emergency resources and transforming the homeless adult shelter system. The Governor’s Fiscal Year […]
Governor reverses 9c cuts to Homeless Individuals Assistance (line item 7004-0102)
News from Joe Finn, of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance– This morning, I received a call from Governor Patrick. He plans to restore the funding he cut from the […]
ICHH policy and practice priorities
ICHH Director Liz Curtis sent along ICHH policy and practice recommendations concerning regional network and cross agency issues. From Liz’ email: These recommendations for action come from a variety of sources, including […]
Fundraiser: Groovin’ for Grove Street
ServiceNet is hosting a dinner/silent auction called Groovin’ for Grove Street on December 4th. Eastside Grill’s Chef Jake Perkins is preparing the meals, and there’s three delicious entrees to choose […]
Viewpoint: No family deserves to go homeless
On Thanksgiving Day, the Springfield Republican published a Viewpoint piece I wrote (with help from Pamela Schwartz) about our regional network and the Housing First approach to ending homelessness. This was […]
After 2 years of being homeless, Karleen Ramos of Springfield is grateful just to have a home for her family this Thanksgiving
The Springfield Republican reports on a family that has recently been housed with rapid rehousing assistance. Photo by Don Treeger / The Republican Karleen M. Ramos and her family sit in front […]
Washington Post: Renters becoming latest victims as foreclosure crisis widens
Today’s Washington Post: A new wave of foreclosures stands to hurt people who may have never taken out a mortgage: renters. In cities such as New York, Chicago and Los […]
