DHCD seeks public comment on emergency regulations; comments due by close of business Friday, Oct. 31
To implement relevant provisions of Section 2 of Chapter 129 of the Acts of 2013 (An Act Financing the Production and Preservation of Housing for Low and Moderate Income Residents), […]
State and Federal Officials Join the Network’s Leadership Council
At the Network’s quarterly Leadership Council meeting yesterday, where over 40 leaders gathered from across Western Massachusetts, we had the pleasure of hosting special guests: DHCD Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein, DHCD […]
Secure Jobs Connect Advisory Committee Minutes – 10/22/14
Secure Jobs Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes October 21, 2014 In attendance: Toni Bator, HAPHousing, Debbie Bellucci, STCC, Bud Delphin, CareerPoint, Ken Demers, BerkshireWorks, Harry Duchesne, NEFWC, Joanne Glier, DTA, Donna […]
Presentation: Harm Reduction and Housing First
At the Networks’ October 16 Housing First training, we were fortunate to have Dr. Wayne Centrone, from the Center for Social Innovation and the t3 Institute, give a presentation on […]
FY2014 CoC Competition: Hampden CoC Ranking and Selections
The Hampden County CoC has completed its ranking and selection process for the FY2014 competition. The projects to be included in the FY2014 application are the following: Tier 1 HMIS, […]
Back from the National Jobs Summit!
Our Secure Jobs team is pleased to report a successful trip to the October 16 national summit in Washington, DC on jobs programs for homeless job seekers. As one of […]
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 10/14/14
Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 In attendance: Jane Banks, Center for Human Development, Ashley Brehm, HAPHousing, Melissa Brown, YWCA, Bonnie Caldwell, DHCD, Cris Carl, ServiceNet, Claudia Catalano, […]
Update on Family Homelessness in Mass, PLUS What Would You Do To Improve the System?
Yesterday, DHCD met with family shelter providers from across the state to give updates and talk about solutions. Homes for Families has posted an excellent summary of the meeting. Check […]

