Understanding the ‘Cliff Effects’ – Conference in Boston, 3/31
Understanding and Generating Solutions to the Cliff Effects Event Start Date: March 31, 2016 – 10 a.m. Event End Date: March 31, 2016 – 1 p.m. Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 […]
Northampton Affordable Housing Project Receives State Funding
Great news for affordable housing development in Western MA: On March 11, 2016, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito announced an award of affordable housing resources from MA Department of Housing and […]
MA Senate Issues ‘Housing Crisis’ Report
Just released: Facing Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis, Special Senate Committee on Housing Report Excerpted from the Introduction and Executive Summary: “Massachusetts is currently dealing with a severe housing crisis due in […]
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Committee Meeting – 3/9/16
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Committee Meeting March 9, 2016 In attendance: Jesus Arce, City of Springfield, Arlene Goad, Tapestry WIC, Lisa Goldsmith, DIAL/SELF, Charles Knight, SCARF/Rainville, Ann Lentini, Domus, Kim Majewski, […]
Upcoming Trainings and Conferences
Below is a summary of upcoming trainings and conferences that may be of interest: Rapid Rehousing Performance Benchmarks and Standards– Webinar Thursday, March 24, 1 pm New England Fair Housing […]
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 3/9/16
Family Services Meeting March 9, 2016 In attendance: Jesus Arce, City of Springfield, Jane Banks, CHD, Yoshi Bird, CHD, Bonnie Caldwell, DHCD, Hilary Cronin, VA, Anthia Elliott, Safe Passage, Erin […]
Hampden and Hampshire County RAFT Funds Available
A notice from HAPHousing: HAP received a large reallocation of RAFT funds that need to be expended by June 30th the latest. Clients can be assessed Monday through Friday at our Springfield office and Monday/Wednesday/Friday at our […]
MA Selected as 1 of 10 States for Job-Driven SNAP Employment and Training
Please see the press release below from the USDA announcing Massachusetts’ selection to participate in employment and training program for SNAP recipients. This additional job development resource is also great […]
