HUD Withdraws Proposed Rule, Reaffirms Its Commitment to Equal Access to Housing, Shelters, and Other Services Regardless of Gender Identity

Good news from our federal government: On Thursday, April 22, 2021, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that HUD is withdrawing the previous administration’s proposed rule that would have weakened […]

Published in News on April 23, 2021.

April 2021 Task Force and Committee Meeting Minutes

Western MA COVID-19 Task Force Meeting Minutes – 4/1/21Western MA COVD-19 Task Force Meeting Minutes – 4/20/21 Career Services Meeting Minutes – 4/7/21Three County Individual Services Meeting Minutes – 4/12/21Family […]

Published in Meeting Minutes, Western MA COVID-19 Task Force for Housing First on April 23, 2021.

Action Alert: Call Your State Rep on Network Priority Amendments for House Ways and Means Budget

As you know, the House Ways and Means Committee released its FY2022 budget last week, which included many advances for homelessness prevention and affordable housing. For a breakdown of the Network’s […]

Published in Advocacy on April 19, 2021.

“Rent is Too Damn High” – National Panel 4/30/21

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Executive Council at Rutgers University is hosting a panel event regarding the housing & homelessness crisis in the United States: Rent is Too Damn High: […]

Published in Training on April 19, 2021.

FY22 House Ways and Means Budget is Out!

Thanks to our state partner MA Coalition for the Homeless for this update below. We will share additional statewide updates over the next couple of days, along with a focus […]

Published in Advocacy on April 15, 2021.

TODAY! Join a National Call-In Day to Support Housing Priorities!

Let’s do this with the National Low Income Housing Coalition and hundreds of others across the country! Join advocates across the country for a National Call-In Day, TODAY, Wednesday, April 14 to urge […]

Published in Advocacy on April 14, 2021.

Racial Equity and Housing Forum: Tues., 4/20

Please see the flyer here! Main Topics:1. History of Fair Housing in Massachusetts and the US2. Exclusion of Black Persons from Amherst Housing – evidence from archival research and oral […]

Published in Uncategorized on April 12, 2021.

New Emergency Rental Assistance Program: Training Info and Materials

The MA Department of Housing and Community Development provided a training for advocates on the new Federal Emergency Assistance Program (ERAP), which now includes this PowerPoint presentation and training video for your […]

Published in Training on April 12, 2021.

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