Actions to Protect Families’ Access to Shelter
Thanks to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for this week’s action alert to protect families’ access to shelter. We are continuing to call on Governor Healey, legislative leaders, and […]
Funding Opportunities: FY24 CoC Programs
The Western Mass Continuums of Care (CoCs) have released Requests for Proposals (RFPs) seeking applicants for CoC Program funds. The CoC Program provides funding for permanent supportive housing (PSH), rapid rehousing […]
Get Connected to Advocacy Efforts to Protect Families from Sleeping on the Streets
The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless has created an action page to respond to the impact of new Emergency Assistance family shelter limits that are threatening the health and safety […]
Affordable Homes Act Summary Presentation and Eviction Record Sealing Updates
As you know, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law the $5.1 billion Affordable Homes Act on August 6. It’s a big bill with many parts! To make […]
The New Three County CoC Director: Welcome to Shaundell Diaz!
We’re thrilled to share the Community Action of Pioneer Valley’s announcement regarding the new Three County Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Director, Shaundell Diaz. Many of you may know Shaundell […]
Keep the Pressure on Keep Children Safe!
While daily actions at the State House continue this week to protest the Governor’s severe restrictions on family shelter, we can weigh in from western Massachusetts this way: Sign this […]
The Affordable Homes Act Becomes Law!
Yesterday, Governor Healey signed the $5.16 billion Affordable Homes Act into law. Congratulations to all for the significant progress in this housing bond bill, including: There is much more in this […]
Springfield-Hampden County CoC Needs Your Input!
The Springfield-Hampden County CoC is conducting a gaps analysis to guide it in making funding decisions. Please share your knowledge of the homeless response system in Hampden County by taking […]
