ACT NOW to Protect Eviction Record Sealing; The Legislature Adopts the Affordable Homes Act!
First, in the early morning hours of August 1, the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Affordable Homes Act, a $5.2 billion housing bond bill. The bill now goes to the Governor for signature. Good […]
Quick Calls/Emails Today to Protect Children!
First, thanks to all who showed up in Springfield (and Boston) on Monday to protest Governor Healey’s new policies that will severely restrict shelter access for eligible families and threaten […]
FY25 Budget Update – Governor Signed!
On Monday, July 29, Governor Healey signed a $57.8 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget into law. Exciting news: the Access to Counsel pilot program was signed into law! You can […]
JOIN THE ACTION TO UPHOLD ACCESS TO SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES – MONDAY, JULY 29, 11 AM, SPRINGFIELD
On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Healey announced severe limitations on access to overflow shelters for children and families, while also detailing a new prioritization plan for children and families awaiting access […]
July and August Training Opportunities
Please see the training opportunities listed below (starting almost now!): Also these information sessions: August 1, 9-10 am – MassHealth’s Medical Respite Program – learn about the MassHealth pilot program to fund […]
Governor Healey Adopts Drastic Limits on Family Shelter
HEALEY ADMINISTRATION RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVELY END MA RIGHT TO SHELTER FOR CHILDREN On Tuesday, July 23, Governor Healey announced a major overhaul to the family shelter system, imposing dramatic limits […]
Access to Counsel Heads to the Governor’s Desk!
Last Friday, July 19, the House and the Senate adopted an FY25 budget which includes $2.5 million to launch a statewide Access to Counsel pilot program. Over 240 organizations worked to advance this […]
Action Alert: Last Push for Strongest Possible Affordable Homes Act!
Right now, the Affordable Homes Act Conference Committee – 3 State Representatives and 3 State Senators – are deciding which policies will go into the final Affordable Homes Act that […]
