Rural Homelessness Capacity Building
Faith- and community-based organizations serving homeless populations in places with under 25,000 population may apply for up to $15,000 in capacity building funds from the Housing Assistance Council. Deadline is […]
Are You in the Network? Should You Be?
The Western Mass Homeless Coordinating Network isn’t a membership organization; it’s a loose association of agencies working to address homelessness in our region. Agencies in the network are working to improve […]
Increased Emergency Shelter Grant Funds Expected for Prevention & Rapid Re-House
Both House and Senate economic recovery bills include $1.5 billion for one-time grants to state and local government, to prevent people from becoming homeless or quickly re-house those who become homeless. The […]
State Deficit in Shelter Account; DTA Proposes Restrictions on Eligibility
DTA projects that there will be a $3.36 million budget deficit in the EA account, which funds family shelter. As a means to address the deficit, DTA has proposed restrictions […]
Results of Conference Call on 2/4/09 with ICHH Director
The Core Group, along with Jim Mazik and Lynne Wallace, met with Bob Pulster via conference call today regarding the proposed grant budget and scope. There are several things to […]
Training: Assisting People Who Are Homeless With SSI/SSDI Applications
Clare Deucher, statewide SSA HIV/Homeless Liaison, ia scheduled to provide two hands-on training sessions in Springfield for case managers working with clients pursuing Social Security benefits. The sessions are scheduled for […]
Next To Do: Director Job Description & Hiring Process
The Core Group will be talking this morning to Bob Pulster, to finalize the budget and scope of services for our ICHH grant. This will enable us to go to […]
Family Meeting Location Change
The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10 for the group interested in the family pilot portion of the ICHH proposal will be held at the Holyoke DTA office (100 Front Street, […]
