Report on Leadership Council meeting, 6/24
The Leadership Council met yesterday, June 24, 2009. Draft minutes are attached. John O’Brien, Regional Director of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness, joined us to speak about our work […]
751 homeless families in motels in Massachusetts
Today the Boston Globe reported that the number of homeless families in motels has reached 751–a new high. The story describes what it’s like for the families, notes that a monthlong stay […]
Free SSI/SSDI training for case managers who work with people who are homeless
Clare Deucher, the Statewide HIV/Homeless Liaison for Disability Determination Services, will present a training about accessing Social Security disability benefits on Monday, April 27th from 9:30AM – Noon in Springfield. This free […]
We’re News!
Today’s Republican reports that our network has chosen Dr. Evan Dobelle to chair our effort, and Lynn Wallace to be our vice chair. We’re fortunate to have such great leadership.
Notice of Hearing on Proposed EA Changes
In response to the feedback that the Patrick/Murray Administration has received on the proposed regulation changes to the Emergency Assistance Program (EA) program, there will be a public hearing on: Friday, […]
Local Press Coverage of Stimulus Funds for Homelessness Prevention
The Republican has a report today about the homelessness prevention funds in the stimulus bill enacted last week. Massachusetts will receive $44.6 million over the next two years. An earlier post here […]
Study: Effective Homelessness Prevention
A recently released paper, Evaluating Homelessness Prevention, examines the implementation in the UK of homelessness prevention activities and evaluates the effectiveness of different approaches to preventing homelessness. The study examines […]
WMIC: February 20 meeting summary
WMIC convened as scheduled on Friday February 20 with twenty members attending. Following introductions and welcome to new community representatives, members of the Leadership Council in attendance provided an overview […]
