Springfield-Hampden CoC Visioning Meeting – 9/20
The Springfield-Hampden CoC is meeting to begin our process of re-envisioning coordinated entry, and how people access assistance. We’ll also look at data from our recent survey and focus groups. […]
Training: Increasing Voter Participation Among the Houseless
Please join this opportunity: Unhoused and Empowered: Increasing Voter Engagement Among the HouselessThursday, September 193 pmClick here to register “Every citizen, regardless of their housing situation, deserves a voice in […]
Actions to Protect Families’ Access to Shelter
Thanks to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for this week’s action alert to protect families’ access to shelter. We are continuing to call on Governor Healey, legislative leaders, and […]
Funding Opportunities: FY24 CoC Programs
The Western Mass Continuums of Care (CoCs) have released Requests for Proposals (RFPs) seeking applicants for CoC Program funds. The CoC Program provides funding for permanent supportive housing (PSH), rapid rehousing […]
Get Connected to Advocacy Efforts to Protect Families from Sleeping on the Streets
The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless has created an action page to respond to the impact of new Emergency Assistance family shelter limits that are threatening the health and safety […]
Affordable Homes Act Summary Presentation and Eviction Record Sealing Updates
As you know, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law the $5.1 billion Affordable Homes Act on August 6. It’s a big bill with many parts! To make […]
The New Three County CoC Director: Welcome to Shaundell Diaz!
We’re thrilled to share the Community Action of Pioneer Valley’s announcement regarding the new Three County Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Director, Shaundell Diaz. Many of you may know Shaundell […]
Keep the Pressure on Keep Children Safe!
While daily actions at the State House continue this week to protest the Governor’s severe restrictions on family shelter, we can weigh in from western Massachusetts this way: Sign this […]
