SSI Disaster Benefits Available

In addition to disaster SNAP benefits, the DTA is administering disaster benefits for certain SSI clients.  Please click here for the DTA memorandum that summarizes what is available and for […]

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Published in News on June 23, 2011.

Save the Date: Discharge Planning Meeting 9/15; Minutes of 6/20

Please see the minutes below of our meeting earlier this week, but first mark your calendars now for our next large group check-in about how the discharge planning effort is […]

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Published in News on June 23, 2011.

Disaster benefits available in Hampden and Worcester Counties

As you know, on June 15, 2011, President Barack Obama declared a federal emergency for communities in Hampden and Worcester Counties. The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is now issuing […]

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Published in News on June 22, 2011.

Petition to restore federal housing counseling funds

A message from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition: As you know, earlier this year, Congress cut housing counseling funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part […]

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Published in News on June 20, 2011.

Family Services Meeting Minutes – 6/14/11

Family Services Meeting – June 14, 2011 In Attendance:  Jane Banks, Center for Human Development, Alvina Brevard, DHCD, Tammie Butler, Community Action, Cris Carl, Karen Cavanaugh, WomanShelter, Charity Day, Franklin […]

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Published in News on June 20, 2011.

Housing Sex Offenders Meeting Minutes – 6/15/11

Housing Sex Offenders Meeting Minutes – 6/15/11 In Attendance:  Carl Cignoni, Hampshire County House of Correction, Joe Critelli, Hampden House of Corrections, Karen Dean, Hampden County House of Corrections, Laurie […]

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Published in News on June 16, 2011.

Job Openings at MBHP

MBHP currently has a number of open positions.  These include: a part time development associate; housing inspector; HomeBASE front door manager; HomeBASE motel re-housing case manager; and HomeBASE front door […]

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Published in News on June 16, 2011.

Notice of Public Meeting – 6/28, 9:30 am, Boston

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING from DHCD The Patrick-Murray Administration is poised to implement an exciting reform on July 1, 2011 to prevent and end family homelessness. Undersecretary Tina Brooks of […]

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Published in News on June 16, 2011.

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