Grant Opportunity: Federal Funds for Street Outreach for Homeless Youth
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the availability of $5 million for outreach initiatives for homeless and runaway youth. HHS’ Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) […]
FEMA announces $100 million in Homeless Prevention Aid Awards
$100 million has been made available to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP), through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funding, made available […]
McKinney-Vento Reauthorization Bills Introduced
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Acts have been introduced in identical form in the House and Senate. H.R 1877 and S. 808 are available at http://thomas.loc.gov […]
Call for MRVP Advocacy
The Problem: As you know, the House Ways & Means budget released yesterday suggested funding the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) at nearly half of what is needed to maintain the […]
FAMILY GROUP MEETING
There will be a Family Group meeting on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. The meeting will held at the Springfield Liberty DTA office, 95 Liberty St., […]
SSA Hiring Initiative: Free Teleconference
The Social Security Administration recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want […]
Another SSI/SSDI training added
Clare Deucher’s April 27 training on helping people who are homeless apply for SSI/SSDI has filled up. Clare has added another section on May 7, 2009, 9:30 am to noon, Springfield […]
Free SSI/SSDI training for case managers who work with people who are homeless
Clare Deucher, the Statewide HIV/Homeless Liaison for Disability Determination Services, will present a training about accessing Social Security disability benefits on Monday, April 27th from 9:30AM – Noon in Springfield. This free […]
