TOMORROW 12/17: Day of Action for Build Back Better Act

See this alert from the The National Low Income Housing Coalition – let’s add our Western Massachusetts voices! Join the National Low Income Coalition,, the Coalition on Human Needs, and […]

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Published in Advocacy on December 16, 2021.

NEW STUDY: MA Tenants Face Continuing Threat of Eviction due to Non-Payment of Rent

MHP released a statewide study yesterday examining eviction rates and distribution of rental assistance. Findings include: “More than two months after the end of the federal moratorium on evictions, data […]

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Published in Advocacy on December 9, 2021.

New Homeowners Assistance Fund Launched – Training Sessions 12/14, 12/15

Please see this announcement from DHCD: The Commonwealth is preparing to launch the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) in partnership with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing), the Massachusetts Executive […]

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Published in Resources on December 9, 2021.

CHAPA Advocacy Alert to Governor Re: Housing Funds in ARPA Budget; and Statement for MORE NEEDED

Thanks to CHAPA for this advocacy alert to Governor Baker regarding the Conference Committee ARPA budget’s allocation of $600 million in housing funds. CHAPA also joined with other statewide organizations […]

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Published in Advocacy on December 9, 2021.

SIGN ON: Bring Home America Now Campaign

The National Coalition for the Homeless is spearheading Bring America Home NOW: A Comprehensive Grassroots Campaign to End Homelessness in the U.S. Led by people who have themselves experienced homelessness, […]

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Published in Advocacy on December 6, 2021.

Proposed Housing Funding in State ARPA Conference Budget

The State Legislature passed its ARPA budget on Friday, December 3. Governor Baker has 10 days from passage to decide on any vetoes. The Conference budget proposes to invest roughly […]

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Published in Advocacy on December 6, 2021.

MA COVID-19 Community Grants Request for Proposals – Due 1/7

Please see this announcement below: On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Health Resources in Action has released the Massachusetts COVID-19 Community Grants request for proposals, and applications are due Friday, […]

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Published in Resources on December 6, 2021.

New Safe Havens Program funded in Franklin County!

Thrilling news for our region: after ongoing advocacy by our Network partners and Western MA legislative delegation, and thanks to the leadership and commitment of our Western MA Department of […]

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Published in Resources on December 6, 2021.

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