Community Forum on Homelessness in Amherst: Thursday, July 14, 6:45 – 9 pm
A Community Forum on Homelessness in Amherst Homelessness continues to be a very significant concern in Amherst. Recent news reports, as well as informal conversations, indicate that individuals who are homeless […]
Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes – 6/24/16
Veterans Committee Meeting June 24, 2016 In attendance: Beth Barbra, Veterans Inc., Toni Dolan, Veterans Services, Allie Haber, Network, Gerry McCafferty, City of Springfield, Katherine Person, Veterans Inc., Denise Rivera, […]
FY 17 Conference Budget Update
The MA Legislature just voted on its FY17 budget, which now goes to the Governor’s desk, where he has 10 days to review and make any vetoes. The news in […]
FY16 CoC NOFA has been released!
Find it here. Application is due to HUD September 14, 2016.
Springfield-Hampden CoC is #readyforzero
Springfield-Hampden CoC members are in the midst of a 2-day Action Camp, led by out Zero 2016 partners (from WA, ME NY and Boston). We’re making great progress on improving […]
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 6/14/16
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes June 14, 2016 In attendance: Steven Acevedo, NEFWC, Jane Banks, CHD, Bonnie Caldwell, DHCD, Hillary Cronin, VA, Jose Cruz, CHD, Juan Cruz, NEFWC, Yahaira Diaz, […]
More Conference Committee Advocacy on FY17 State Budget
Latest updates and information from our statewide partners regarding conference committee advocacy on the FY17 budget can be found here from CHAPA and here from the Mass Coalition for the Homeless. You can […]
Progress on Zoning Reform
A message from CHAPA regarding Zoning Reform: Zoning Reform passed the State Senate today (June 9)! The final bill contained much needed updates to our zoning practices as well as a […]

