Community Engagement Committee Minutes 11/19/09
The Community Engagement Committee met on November 19th. First, a big thank you to Jane Banks of Center for Human Development for stepping up to chair this Committee. Thank you, […]
Housing Court Collaboration Meetings in Franklin and Berkshire Counties
The Network’s series of Housing Court collaboration meetings continued in Franklin and Berkshire Counties this past week. In light of the ongoing collaboration among providers, lawyers and the Court – […]
Update on DHCD/Provider Collaboration
Hampden County providers are preparing to implement a collaboration with the DTA/DHCD offices in Holyoke and Springfield, providing staff support at these state offices to assist with family homelessness prevention […]
Northampton Housing Study Public Meetings
You are invited: Northampton Housing Needs Study Public Input Meetings Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 a.m. – Noon Monday, November 23, 2009 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. Northampton Senior Center 67 Conz […]
A big media week for the Network
I’m so happy to report our first collaborative media success across the region. With the context of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and the Network Steering Committee’s guidance, Gerry […]
Massachusetts: Sex offender ban sought for homeless shelters
From today’s Boston Globe: The most dangerous sex offenders would be barred from staying at homeless shelters under a plan proposed by advocates for the homeless and endorsed by key legislators. […]
Rapid Re-Housing Innovation
From One Family’s Right Resources Bulletin: Innovation in the Spotlight: Emmaus, Inc’s Rapid Re-Housing In Haverhill, MA, the Emmaus House has worked for 25 years as a pioneer organization connecting […]
A Call to Action from MHSA
November 17, 2009 As a result of Governor Patrick’s cut of $2.7 million from the Homeless Individuals Assistance line item (7004-0102): It has already been documented that at least […]
