Soccer as a Means of Supporting Stability

Yesterday the New York Times reported on a homeless soccer team: Homeless Team Roots for New Life Through Soccer.  The idea of a homeless soccer team initially made me nervous, because […]

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Published in Best Practices, News on May 3, 2009.

Seeking Comment on Draft Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHouse Program (HPRP) Plans

The state of Massachusetts and four Western Mass cities are entitled to Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHousing Funds.  In order to receive funds, grantees must submit plans to HUD indicating […]

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Published in Advocacy, Continuum of Care, WMIC on May 1, 2009.

MRVP Funding Restored to House Budget!

The House restored more than $17M to the MRVP program that had been cut by House Ways and Means. The sponsors of the amendments were Housing Chairman Honan, Representative Smizik, […]

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Published in Advocacy, News on May 1, 2009.

One Family and Partners Release RFP for Regional Faith-Based Action Grants

An Announcement from One Family, Inc.: Dear ICHH Regional Conveners and Leadership Council Members, We are excited to announce new Regional Faith Based Action Grants! One Family Inc in partnership […]

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Published in Funding Opportunity, Network Leadership Council, News on April 27, 2009.

NERHMIS Training & Policy Symposium

The New England Region Homeless Management Information System is holding its annual training & policy symposium in Boston on May 18, 2009, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Take a look at […]

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Published in Continuum of Care, News, Training on April 27, 2009.

Note from Bob Pulster and Elizabeth Clay

Dear Regional Network Coordinators, As the pilot initiatives of the Plan to End Homelessness have begun, the first few months are a critical time to inform and be informed by […]

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Published in ICHH, Network Leadership Council, News on April 27, 2009.

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) […]

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Published in Funding Opportunity, News on April 26, 2009.

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 […]

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Published in Funding Opportunity, News, Springfield CoC on April 21, 2009.

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