FY19 Senate Budget Conference Committee Begins Today!
The House and Senate have appointed the conference committee for the FY2019 budget. The committee will hold its first meeting today! In the House, the conferees are Chairman Sanchez, Rep. Kulik, and Rep. […]
sad news in our community
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Karen Cavanaugh, Executive Director for Womanshelter/Companeras in Holyoke, died last Friday, after a brief illness. I know many […]
Western MA Health Equity Summit Save the Date: 9/14/18
$1.8 Billion Housing Bond Bill Signed Into Law!
See below from CHAPA about this great news: On May 31, Governor Charlie Baker signed the $1.8 billion Housing Bond Bill (H.4536) into law. The legislation, the largest housing bond […]
More FY19 State Senate Budget Information
From Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance: The Massachusetts Senate passed a $41.49 billion FY19 Budget after adding $75.5 million through amendments. Among the amendments that were adopted were: An increase […]
RAFT Available NOW and New Access in Hampshire County
DHCD has clarified its policy so any remaining RAFT dollars for FY18 can be spent on EITHER families and individuals (previously only funding for individuals had remained). In order for these funds […]
Final FY19 Senate Budget
The Senate adopted its budget on Friday, May 25. It adopted many amendments that will positively impact the efforts to end homelessness. Next up is the Conference Committee, which will […]
Hampden County Individual Services Minutes – 5/22/18
Hampden County Individual Services Meeting Minutes – 5/22/18 In attendance: Gechar Aquino, Friends of the Homeless, Olivia Bernstein, Mental Health Association, Jessica Dorman, Mercy Medical, Dave Havens, Mental Health […]
