Congress passes the HEARTH Act and reauthorizes McKinney-Vento
Today both the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed S. 896, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. The legislation will reauthorize McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs for the first time in […]
We’re Hiring!
The Western Mass Network to End Homelessness is seeking a Director of Regional Coordination.
Eliot 2009 Statewide Homeless Conference June 12
Eliot Community Human Services is hosting its 17th annual homeless conference on June 12, 2009, in Worcester. Agenda and registration form here.
Shelter Diversion for Families
It’s been posted here before, but as we’re moving closer to having ICHH and HPRP money to spend, this Massachusetts pilot diversion project report is worth another look. It was a […]
Invitation from Tina Brooks to May 15 presentation on movement of homeless and homeless prevention programs to DHCD
Email from Tina Brooks (via Bob Pulster): Dear Friend, I am writing to invite you to an informational meeting hosted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. DHCD would […]
Call for MRVP Advocacy in the Senate
As previously reported, advocacy efforts helped to restore funding to MRVP in the House budget recommendations for next year. Yesterday, the Senate Ways and Means released their budget recommendations, and they include […]
New proposed HMIS Data Standards and HPRP Reporting Requirements
The revised HMIS Data Standards and the HPRP reporting requirements and Data Elements are out for comment. COMMENTS ARE DUE BY THIS FRIDAY, MAY 15th!
Thank you from the Lieutenant Governor
The Leadership Council and our Network have received a nice letter from Lieutenant Governor, thanking us for hosting him at our kick-off event in February. The letter emphasizes the strong commitment […]
