We have a lot to do!
We have a workplan that was developed from our grant application, and is now part of our contract with the MA Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness. I just reviewed it, to […]
Philip Mangano stepping down as director of US Interagency Council on Homelessness
Today’s Republican has an article about Philip Mangano stepping down as director of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness. In the article, Mangano praised Springfield’s work in ending homelessness, calling it a […]
More on designing prevention, diversion & rapid rehousing programs
I’ve become aware of another helpful study for programs designing prevention, diversion and rapid rehouse. The attached draft study of time-limited and shallow rental subsidy programs comes from the National Alliance […]
Notes from Springfield’s May CoC Meeting
Springfield’s monthly Continuum of Care meeting took place today. This month’s items: 1) a visit from Springfield Police Department’s Lt. Tripes; 2) a presentation from Gandara’s New Wave program, which […]
Network Lift-off! Message from Bob Pulster
Western Mass Network: See the below important message. I will be in touch with network and WMIC members via email to coordinate response to this request for the Western Mass […]
ICHH Meeting re Process Evaluation
Yesterday the ICHH held its first meeting with representatives from all the regional networks. Lynne Wallace, Charlie Knight, Andrea Miller and Gerry McCafferty attended for the Western Mass Network. The […]
HEARTH Act signed by President Obama
Today President Obama signed the HEARTH Act. As reported yesterday, the Act reauthorizes the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs, and will provide communities with new resources and better tools to prevent and end homelessness.
MRVP advocacy needed in the state Senate
The MA Rental Voucher Program (MRVP, line item 7004-9024) provides very low income households with assistance in paying their rent. The Senate Ways & Means budget proposal cuts funding for MRVP […]
