Franklin/Hampshire Fair Virtual Housing Listening Session: Feb 5
The final Fair Housing listening session for the western region will take place on:Thursday, Feb. 510 am – 12 noonRegister Here Secretary Ed Augustus and the Executive Office of Housing […]
The Governor’s FY27 Budget; the Network’s Budget Priorities: Advocacy Begins
On Wednesday, January 28, the Governor released her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The news for housing and homelessness is mixed. Some crucial programs got small increases; some […]
Congress Releases HUD Funding Bill with Over $7.2 Billion Increase for HUD Programs – Take Action!
Please see this important and positive update from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: Thanks to the hard work of advocates and affordable housing champions in Congress, key rental and homelessness assistance programs received […]
Emergency Winter Shelter/Warming Centers
With the winter storm and frigid weather approaching, we want to make sure you have access to the most recent summary of shelter/warming center resources:
Sign up Now: Help the Point in Time Counts for Hampden and Three County CoCs
The PIT Count is a snapshot taken on a single night to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in our community. It is critically important as it helps to […]
December 2025 Network Meeting Minutes
Western MA Task Force for Housing First – 12/4/25Family Services Committee – 12/9/25Quarterly Career Services Committee – 12/15/25Individual Services Committee – 12/16/25Quarterly Veterans Services Committee – 12/17/25
Your Thoughts Needed: Join a Fair Housing Listening Session
Here’s a reminder plus additional information: Western Massachusetts has 3 more opportunities to be heard on the issue of fair housing – your experiences and challenges in gaining access to […]
More Court Protection for Housing; More Good Press
First, the Daily Hampshire Gazette provided front page coverage (kudos to reporter Alex MacDougall) on the impact of HUD’s proposed policy changes on Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties. Big thanks to Shaundell Diaz, Three […]
