SNAP Eligibility for Certain Community College Students
A Reminder from the Department of Transitional Assistance: Many low-income students attending state-funded community colleges may be eligible to participate in the SNAP program. Identifying Eligible Students Students enrolled in […]
Job Opening: Community Organizer for Affordable Housing
From CHAPA: Job Opening Community Organizer for Statewide Affordable Housing Ballot Measure The repeal of the state’s affordable housing law will be on the statewide ballot on November 2, 2010. […]
Triage Planning Update
The Hampden County Triage Planning Group met on June 1. Participants included: Jane Banks, CHD, Karen Cavanaugh, WomanShelter, Martha Ceplikas, DHCD, Gerry McCafferty, City of Springfield, Donna Nadeau, DHCD, Jim […]
Family Services Meeting Minutes: 6/1/10
First, please mark your calendar for July and August meeting dates/times/locations, which are NOT our usual 2nd Tuesday of the month due to vacation schedules. Tuesday, July 20, 9:30 – […]
The Final Senate Budget Amendments
Thanks to the Masachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for this summary and analysis: Outcomes for Key Amendments to Housing, Homelessness, and Benefits Line Items* * Please note that the links below […]
Senators’ Amendment Regarding Homeless Families
Senator Stephen Buoniconti of West Springfield and Hampden County and Senator Michael Knapik of Holyoke and Hampden and Hampshire County have introduced the amendment set forth below that would have […]
6/16 Forum: Understanding Root Causes of Family Homelessness
New Approaches to Reducing Family Homelessness: A Look Beyond Affordable Housing: Understanding Root Causes of Family Homelessness Homes for Families is hosting a forum examining broad, socio-economic issues contributing to […]
Family Services Committee Meeting: June 1st, 1 pm
Our next family services committee meeting is: Tuesday, June 1 1-3 pm Holyoke DTA Office, 3rd floor conference room 100 Front Street, Holyoke In addition to brief program updates, we […]
