CHAPA’s FY20 Budget Update

Note: The Network will provide an update on House Budget outcomes for its complete list of FY20 priorities within the next couple of days. For now, we are pleased to […]

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Published in Advocacy on April 29, 2019.

DHCD: Fair Housing Hearing – 4/23 in Springfield; 4/29 in Boston

Apologies for the late posting but an important FYI in case you can attend: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS:ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICETHE MA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT […]

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Published in Advocacy on April 22, 2019.

The Built for Zero Movement: 400 strong!

In late March, a team of 6 from the Springfield/Hampden Continuum of Care joined with 60 other communities across the country at a Built for Zero Learning Session. It was […]

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Published in Best Practices on April 22, 2019.

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Committee Minutes – 4/7/19

In attendance:  Emily English, Gandara, Lisa Goldsmith, Community Action, Rosemary Fiedler, HCC, Ann Lentini, Domus, Inc. Jane Lindfors, DTA-DV unit, Rebecca Muller, Gandara, Lizzy Ortiz, Mercy Medical, Denise Rivera, FOH, […]

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House budget amendments: ask your legislator to co-sponsor!

This week, our State Representatives will be deciding which House budget amendments to co-sponsor. This is our opportunity to advocate for their support of our key priorities (for contact info […]

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Published in Advocacy on April 17, 2019.

Family Services Meeting Minutes – 4/10/19

n attendance: Rebecca Burgos, CFCE West Springfield, Hillary Cronin, VA,, Brenda Garcia, BHN Project Fit, Jill Fijal, Chicopee Public Schools, Jenise Kataliina, Square One, Fran Lemay, ServiceNet, Heather Marshall, Elizabeth […]

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3 County Individual Services Meeting Minutes – 4/8/19

In attendance: Yoshi Bird, YWCA, Steve Connor, Veterans Services, Sara Cunningham, Community Action, Eleanor Dodson, ServiceNet, Erin Forbush, ServiceNet, Lisa Goldsmith, Community Action, Jade Lovett, Craig’s Doors, Elizabeth Mansfield, Tapestry, […]

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Published in Family Services Committee, Meeting Minutes on April 15, 2019.

House Budget Amendment Advocacy!

The FY20 House Budget is out and amendments are rapidly being filed (must file by 5 pm today) and the Network is asking you to contact your legislators to request […]

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Published in Advocacy on April 12, 2019.

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