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Surviving the Storm: Supportive Housing Clinic – Nov. 12

Thanks to the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) for this opportunity: As funding and policy shifts for supportive housing continue to unfold, MHSA is launching Surviving the Storm–a series […]

Published in Training on September 29, 2026.

CHAPA’s Regional Meetings: Be Heard on Western MA Housing Needs!

We have two opportunities to show up for a listening session and discussion on Western MA Housing needs, sponsored by CHAPA: Berkshire County: Wednesday, October 211 pm – 3 pmBerkshire […]

Published in Advocacy on September 29, 2026.

Call or Email Your Member of Congress…Today!

Thanks to the National Alliance to End Homelessness for this action alert: Go Here Now to email your Congressperson today to push back against HUD’s latest damaging actions. It is […]

Published in Advocacy on September 23, 2026.

Free Webinar for Homeless Service Providers Re: Federal Changes to MassHealth – 9/28

MassHealth and Health Care for All (HCFA) are hosting a webinar for homelessness providers on upcoming federal changes regarding federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility renewals. Monday, September 28, 2-3 […]

Published in Training on September 23, 2026.

Winter Shelter Funding Opportunity – Bidders Conference 10/7; Proposals Due 10/16

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) has issued its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for winter shelter and warming center capacity. Find the NOFA and supporting documents here on Commbuys. Important […]

Published in Individual Services Committee, Resources on September 23, 2026.

HUD allowed to proceed with FY26 NOFO; new application deadline of September 30

Last week the First Circuit Court of Appeals ordered that HUD may proceed with its FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). HUD quickly issued notice reinstating the NOFO, with an […]

Published in Continuum of Care on September 23, 2026.

Urge Congress to Prioritize Affordable Housing – Sign On by Wednesday, 9/16

From the National Low Income Housing Coalition: As the nation anticipates the November election and swearing in of the 120th Congress in January, NLIHC calls on Congressional leaders to make […]

Published in Advocacy on September 16, 2026.

June-July Minutes 2026

JuneFamily Services Committee Meeting – 6/9/26Career Services Committee Meeting – 6/15/26Western MA Task Force for Housing First – 6/25/26Individual Services Committee Meeting – 6/30/26 JulyFamily Services Committee Meeting – 7/14/26Individual […]

Published in Career services, Family Services Committee, Individual Services Committee, Meeting Minutes, Western MA Task Force for Housing First on September 14, 2026.

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