Easy and Crucial to Weigh in: Submit Testimony for the Affordable Homes Act Hearing this Thursday!

This Thursday, January 18, the MA Joint Committee on Housing is holding its legislative hearing on the Affordable Homes Act, the $4.1 billion proposal that will make a BIG impact on meeting […]

Published in Advocacy on January 16, 2024.

All Hands on Deck: Housing Bond Bill Hearing Set for Jan. 18

The MA Joint Committee on Housing announced that it will hold its legislative hearing on the Housing Bond Bill (the “Affordable Homes Act”) on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 11 am in Gardner Auditorium, MA […]

Published in Advocacy on January 16, 2024.

One Minute Action on Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit!

Thanks to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition for bringing this important issue to our attention: Make your voice heard! Take this one-minute action here to tell Congress that any expansion of the Low-Income […]

Published in Advocacy on January 2, 2024.

Winter Walk Update: In Boston on Feb. 11; Western MA Partners Participating Virtually

Many of you may recall the first Western Massachusetts Winter Walk that was held in Springfield last February – thanks again to the 400 of you who walked together in Springfield to help […]

Published in Network on January 2, 2024.

Organizational Sign-On Letter on EA Regulations

With over 300 families currently on the waiting list to access family shelter, please consider weighing in with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) on their new EA […]

Published in Advocacy, Family Services Committee on December 20, 2023.

HUD Releases Annual 2023 Homelessness Numbers

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and in unsheltered settings. […]

Published in Data on December 20, 2023.

The Western MA Network to End Homelessness Survey Results are Here

Thanks to the 137 Network partners who were able to complete the Network survey that sought your feedback on how the Network is serving you and how it can do […]

Published in Network on December 20, 2023.

November and December 2023 Meeting Minutes

November, 2023Family Services Committee Meeting – 11/14/23Western MA Task Force for Housing First – 11/16/23Individual Services Committee Meeting – 11/28/23 December, 2023Youth and Young Adult Services Committee – 12/6/23Family Services […]

Published in Family Services Committee, Individual Services Committee, Meeting Minutes, Veterans Committee, Western MA COVID-19 Task Force for Housing First, Youth and Young Adult Services Committee on December 20, 2023.

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