Network Partners and Legislators Meet Up!

Today and over the past week, our Network has lived up to its name: over 3 dozen Network partners from across the region gathered with legislators across the region, both […]

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Published in Advocacy on February 6, 2026.

Mark Your Calendars: The Network’s 10th Annual Gathering

It’s time to save the date for our 10th Annual Gathering! Friday, May 29, 9:30– 11:30 am, Holyoke Community College.  See the flyer here and you can even save your spot today!

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Published in Advocacy on February 6, 2026.

Some Good News for our CoC Funding

Earlier this week, Congress passed, and President Trump signed, an appropriations package that included language about CoC funding. While this does not solve the challenges with HUD’s shift away from supportive housing, it […]

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Published in Advocacy on February 6, 2026.

Franklin/Hampshire Fair Virtual Housing Listening Session: Feb 5

The final Fair Housing listening session for the western region will take place on:Thursday, Feb. 510 am – 12 noonRegister Here Secretary Ed Augustus and the Executive Office of Housing […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 30, 2026.

The Governor’s FY27 Budget; the Network’s Budget Priorities: Advocacy Begins

On Wednesday, January 28, the Governor released her  proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).  The news for housing and homelessness is mixed. Some crucial programs got small increases; some […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 30, 2026.

Congress Releases HUD Funding Bill with Over $7.2 Billion Increase for HUD Programs – Take Action!

Please see this important and positive update from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: Thanks to the hard work of advocates and affordable housing champions in Congress, key rental and homelessness assistance programs received […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 22, 2026.

Emergency Winter Shelter/Warming Centers

With the winter storm and frigid weather approaching, we want to make sure you have access to the most recent summary of shelter/warming center resources:

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Published in Advocacy on January 22, 2026.

Sign up Now:  Help the Point in Time Counts for Hampden and Three County CoCs

The PIT Count is a snapshot taken on a single night to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in our community. It is critically important as it helps to […]

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Published in Advocacy on January 20, 2026.

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