Family homelessness: proposed MA legislation and news from NY
Massachusetts Senator Stephen Buoniconti and Representative James Welch have introduced legislation that would, among other welfare changes, makes changes to the family shelter system in Massachusetts. The bill would impact family […]
ICHH baseline evaluation visit scheduled for Aug. 26, 9 am to 4 pm
The ICHH has scheduled a site visit to the Western Mass Network on August 26, 2009, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. A proposed agenda for the day is attached. The ICHH evaluation […]
DHCD releases RFR for state Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development has released it request for responses (RFR) for the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program. The state ESG program provides up to $2,510,228 annually to meet […]
Press coverage of Boston area regional networks
Last week, the Boston Globe reported on Boston area regional networks in Nonprofits for Homeless Coalescing. The article details the initiatives funded by the North Shore Housing Action Group and the […]
DHCD Division of Housing Stabilization
An email from Bob Pulster– Dear Friend, Attached is a letter of welcome as well as contact information for the new Division of Housing Stabilization in the Department of Housing and […]
Message from Bob Pulster re Evaluation, July Site Visit
Bob Pulster writes: Dear ICHH Network Conveners and Coordinators, As you all know evaluation is an important aspect of the ICHH Network pilots. We have a tremendous opportunity to change […]
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 […]
