CoCs’ Requests for Proposals Are Here
The CoC Local Competition has opened for both Springfield-Hampden and the Three County Continuums of Care (CoCs), seeking proposals from providers to operate programs providing permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services and […]
Take Quick Action on MA ID Bill
Thanks to the MA Coalition for the Homeless for this one minute email action urging the Legislature to pass the MA ID Bill. There is still time to get it over […]
New Litigation Filed Against HUD to Protect Housing for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
HUD recently issued a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the country, including our two CoCs in western Massachusetts. The National Alliance to End Homelessness […]
Submit Your Comment to Protect LGBTQ+ Community
We have until Monday, June 29 at 11:59 pm to submit comments to oppose HUD’s proposal to rescind the Equal Access Rule. This rescission will make it harder and in many cases unsafe for […]
Rent Control Thrown Off the Ballot – Act Now!
In a shocking turn of events, yesterday the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the rent control ballot initiative cannot go on the November ballot because it includes an exemption […]
HUD Attacks LGBTQ+ Protections – Respond by 6/29
HUD has released a proposal to weaken the Equal Access Rule. The proposed rule change would: The proposed rule is open for public comment until June 29, 2026. Our state and national […]
One Minute Actions: Push on the FY27 Budget!
The Massachusetts House and Senate have each passed their FY2027 budgets, and conferees are now meeting to produce a final version with a goal of finishing their work by June […]
We Showed Up! Over 150 Strong Joined in the Call for Action
HLC Secretary Matias, Our State Legislators, Our Mayors, Our Community: Together to Meet the Challenge On Friday, May 29, the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness held its 10th Annual Gathering on The […]
