Updated Resource Directory Available!
Please click here for the latest version of the Directory of Services for Homelessness Prevention, Diversion, Re-housing and Stabilization. Newest additions include: Legal services across the region Support services for individuals […]
Housing Court Collaboration Update
Thanks to all of you who attended yesterday’s meeting at the Housing Court (attendees listed below). And of course thanks to Judge Fields for facilitating a good discussion with good […]
Special Guest at Family Services Meeting 12/8
Our next Family Services Committee meeting will feature a visit from Marianne Pelletier, the welfare to work coordinator for Massachusetts Community Colleges. She will share with us the efforts to […]
Los Angeles study shows fiscal wisdom of supportive housing
Thanks to Lynne Wallace, Leadership Council Vice Chair, for sharing the information below. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) today released a study by the Economic Roundtable that provides […]
Food Stamp Use Soars, and Stigma Fades
On Sunday, November 29, The New York Times reported: MARTINSVILLE, Ohio — With food stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, a program once scorned as a failed […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
I wanted to wish you all a happy and restful Thanksgiving. Here’s to gratitude for the good things. All the best, Pamela
Franklin County Shelter Summit: 12/2/09
The Interfaith Council of Franklin County is hosting a Shelter Summit, including representatives from government, housing, social services, health care, business, education, media and the faith community on: Wednesday, December […]
Community Engagement Committee Minutes 11/19/09
The Community Engagement Committee met on November 19th. First, a big thank you to Jane Banks of Center for Human Development for stepping up to chair this Committee. Thank you, […]
