Rose Evans hired as new DHCD Associate Director for Division of Housing Stabilization

Exciting news about one of Western Massachusetts’ own! The announcement from DHCD Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein: Dear Shelter Directors, Housing Providers, and Advocates: I am pleased to announce that Rose Evans […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on March 4, 2013.

Interesting article on the impact of homelessness on children

Thanks to fellow Leadership Council member Rebecca Muller for sharing this link to an article in Children’s HealthWatch, a Boston based organization that monitors the impact of public policies and […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on February 26, 2013.

Our Network’s Legislative Priorities for FY 2014

Following our Leadership Council meeting of 1/24/13 and subsequent Network committee and work group meetings, the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness arrived at its legislative priorities for Fiscal Year […]

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Published in Advocacy on February 26, 2013.

EA Sub-Committee and Family Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 2/12/13

EA Reform Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes February 12, 2013 In attendance:  Bonnie Caldwell, HAP, Charity Day, FCRHRA, Steve Huntley, VOC, Wendy Kane, Community Legal Aid, Lizzy Ortiz, City of Springfield Office […]

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Published in Family Services Committee, Uncategorized on February 26, 2013.

Grants for First Time Home Buyers in Northampton and Amherst

From the Valley Community Development Corporation: If you’re a first time home buyer who is purchasing a home in Amherst or Northampton, you may be eligible for financial assistance with […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on February 26, 2013.

SNAP Replacement Benefits for Winter Storm Nemo

Please see the information sheet here and the message below from DTA: As you know, winter storm Nemo passed through New England on February 8 and 9, bringing significant damage […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on February 14, 2013.

Mass Nonprofit Network Hosts Forum on Revenue Reform – 3/12/13

The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network is co-hosting a series of education and mobilization sessions around the state regarding revenue reform.  Co-hosts also include Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and Campaign for […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on February 11, 2013.

Human Services Forum Breakfast on Social and Economic Mobility – 2/28/13

HSF February Breakfast: Thursday, February 28, 2013 The Delaney House, Holyoke Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Fee $25 for HSF members. Topic: Re-Establishing Social & Economic Mobility – The […]

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Published in Meeting Minutes on February 11, 2013.

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