Unacccompanied Homeless Youth Work Group Minutes – 2/13/13
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Work Group – February 13, 2013 In attendance: Shannon Barry, Springfield Public Schools, Lisa Goldsmith, DialSELF, Charlie Knight, Network participant, Kim Majewski, Gandara Center, Jordana O’Connell, Holyoke […]
Sequestration Impact on Homelessness Assistance Grants Programs
A message from HUD, FYI: Sequestration Impact on Homeless Assistance Grants Programs Dear Continuum of Care Collaborative Applicants, Recipients, and Stakeholders— As you are likely aware, the President was required […]
Rose Evans hired as new DHCD Associate Director for Division of Housing Stabilization
Exciting news about one of Western Massachusetts’ own! The announcement from DHCD Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein: Dear Shelter Directors, Housing Providers, and Advocates: I am pleased to announce that Rose Evans […]
Interesting article on the impact of homelessness on children
Thanks to fellow Leadership Council member Rebecca Muller for sharing this link to an article in Children’s HealthWatch, a Boston based organization that monitors the impact of public policies and […]
Our Network’s Legislative Priorities for FY 2014
Following our Leadership Council meeting of 1/24/13 and subsequent Network committee and work group meetings, the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness arrived at its legislative priorities for Fiscal Year […]
EA Sub-Committee and Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 2/12/13
EA Reform Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes February 12, 2013 In attendance: Bonnie Caldwell, HAP, Charity Day, FCRHRA, Steve Huntley, VOC, Wendy Kane, Community Legal Aid, Lizzy Ortiz, City of Springfield Office […]
Grants for First Time Home Buyers in Northampton and Amherst
From the Valley Community Development Corporation: If you’re a first time home buyer who is purchasing a home in Amherst or Northampton, you may be eligible for financial assistance with […]
SNAP Replacement Benefits for Winter Storm Nemo
Please see the information sheet here and the message below from DTA: As you know, winter storm Nemo passed through New England on February 8 and 9, bringing significant damage […]
