Some Good News for our CoC Funding

Earlier this week, Congress passed, and President Trump signed, an appropriations package that included language about CoC funding. While this does not solve the challenges with HUD’s shift away from supportive housing, it […]

Published in Advocacy on February 6, 2026.

Franklin/Hampshire Fair Virtual Housing Listening Session: Feb 5

The final Fair Housing listening session for the western region will take place on:Thursday, Feb. 510 am – 12 noonRegister Here Secretary Ed Augustus and the Executive Office of Housing […]

Published in Advocacy on January 30, 2026.

The Governor’s FY27 Budget; the Network’s Budget Priorities: Advocacy Begins

On Wednesday, January 28, the Governor released her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The news for housing and homelessness is mixed. Some crucial programs got small increases; some […]

Published in Advocacy on January 30, 2026.

Congress Releases HUD Funding Bill with Over $7.2 Billion Increase for HUD Programs – Take Action!

Please see this important and positive update from the National Low Income Housing Coalition: Thanks to the hard work of advocates and affordable housing champions in Congress, key rental and homelessness assistance programs received […]

Published in Advocacy on January 22, 2026.

Emergency Winter Shelter/Warming Centers

With the winter storm and frigid weather approaching, we want to make sure you have access to the most recent summary of shelter/warming center resources:

Published in Advocacy on January 22, 2026.

Sign up Now: Help the Point in Time Counts for Hampden and Three County CoCs

The PIT Count is a snapshot taken on a single night to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in our community. It is critically important as it helps to […]

Published in Advocacy on January 20, 2026.

December 2025 Network Meeting Minutes

Western MA Task Force for Housing First – 12/4/25Family Services Committee – 12/9/25Quarterly Career Services Committee – 12/15/25Individual Services Committee – 12/16/25Quarterly Veterans Services Committee – 12/17/25

Published in Career services, Family Services Committee, Individual Services Committee, Meeting Minutes, Veterans Committee, Western MA COVID-19 Task Force for Housing First on January 15, 2026.

Your Thoughts Needed: Join a Fair Housing Listening Session

Here’s a reminder plus additional information: Western Massachusetts has 3 more opportunities to be heard on the issue of fair housing – your experiences and challenges in gaining access to […]

Published in Advocacy on January 9, 2026.

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