Governor reverses 9c cuts to Homeless Individuals Assistance (line item 7004-0102)
News from Joe Finn, of the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance– This morning, I received a call from Governor Patrick. He plans to restore the funding he cut from the […]
Updated Resource Directory Available!
Please click here for the latest version of the Directory of Services for Homelessness Prevention, Diversion, Re-housing and Stabilization. Newest additions include: Legal services across the region Support services for individuals […]
Housing Court Collaboration Update
Thanks to all of you who attended yesterday’s meeting at the Housing Court (attendees listed below). And of course thanks to Judge Fields for facilitating a good discussion with good […]
Special Guest at Family Services Meeting 12/8
Our next Family Services Committee meeting will feature a visit from Marianne Pelletier, the welfare to work coordinator for Massachusetts Community Colleges. She will share with us the efforts to […]
ICHH policy and practice priorities
ICHH Director Liz Curtis sent along ICHH policy and practice recommendations concerning regional network and cross agency issues. From Liz’ email: These recommendations for action come from a variety of sources, including […]
Fundraiser: Groovin’ for Grove Street
ServiceNet is hosting a dinner/silent auction called Groovin’ for Grove Street on December 4th. Eastside Grill’s Chef Jake Perkins is preparing the meals, and there’s three delicious entrees to choose […]
Los Angeles study shows fiscal wisdom of supportive housing
Thanks to Lynne Wallace, Leadership Council Vice Chair, for sharing the information below. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) today released a study by the Economic Roundtable that provides […]
Food Stamp Use Soars, and Stigma Fades
On Sunday, November 29, The New York Times reported: MARTINSVILLE, Ohio — With food stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, a program once scorned as a failed […]
