New Data on Affordability and Homelessness; NYC Right to Counsel Report
Two reports for your information: Zillow-sponsored research on the size and root causes of the nation’s homelessness challenge: Homelessness Rises More Quickly Where Rent Exceeds One-Third of Income New York City […]
EA and HomeBASE Powerpoint Presentations Available
On December 6, the Western MA Network to End Homelessness hosted a training on the Emergency Assistance shelter system and the HomeBASE program. Our trainers, Alvina Brevard, Director of Field […]
ACT by Dec. 10 to weigh in on federal “public charge” rule
On October 10, the Trump administration announced a proposed regulation that would dramatically broaden the “public charge” test, forcing immigrant families to choose between permanent legal status and their ability […]
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Meeting Minutes – 11/14/18
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Meeting Minutes – 11/14/18In attendance: Peter Cofoni, DCF, Emily English, Gandara Center, Rosemary Fiedler, HCC, Lisa Goldsmith, DIAL/SELF, Gerry McCafferty, Hampden CoC/Springfield, Rebecca Muller, Gandara/Grant Works, Lizzy […]
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 11/13/18
In attendance: Yoshi Bird, YWCA, Melissa Blisset, Square One, Portia Bullock, NEFWC, Christine Cullen, Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program, Alicia Gordon, Veteran Administration, Jessica Jacobs, TPP, Fran Lemay, ServiceNet, […]
150 Leaders Gathered to Combat Homelessness in Western Massachusetts
Over 150 leaders from across the four Western Massachusetts counties came together today to combat homelessness in the region and to learn from a newly released report by the Western […]
Three County CoC seeking new lead agency – RFI due by Nov. 30
Hilltown Community Development Corporation has acted as the Collaborative Applicant for the Three County CoC serving Berkshire, Franklin and Hampshire Counties for the last 6 years. Due to a number […]
Hampden County Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes
Hampden County Individual Services Committee Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 In attendance: Grechar Aquino, FOH/CSO, Olivia Bernstein, MHA, Nichole Bodiford, FOH/CSO, Fina Fulla-Kay, City of Springfield, Jessica Dorman, Mercy Medical […]
