More on Gov. Baker’s FY22 Budget; Your Input Matters

Please see these additional analyses of the Governor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget regarding its impact on housing and homelessness programs. It’s not too early to take action! Voice your […]

Published in Advocacy on February 8, 2021.

The Governor’s FY22 Budget: Cuts to Housing and Homelessness Programs

The Governor released his proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget last Wednesday, January 27. It contained many cuts to housing and homelessness programs, which is cause for great concern for the […]

Published in Advocacy on February 3, 2021.

Housing First by podcast: powerful series and primer

You may already be aware of this, you may already have listened. But if you have not, I am doing my part to ensure you have the chance. The podcast […]

Published in Resources on February 3, 2021.

Call Governor Baker Today!

FY22 Budget Recommendation Cuts Critical Resources for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Thanks to the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA) for this action alert. Let’s join our statewide partners and bring […]

Published in Advocacy on January 28, 2021.

Community Legal Aid Resource Information

First a reminder: if tenants receive a Notice to Quit, they should call Community Legal Aid (CLA) at 1-855-252-5342 or apply directly for services here: www.communitylegal.org. For additional eviction prevention information, […]

Published in Resources on January 28, 2021.

MA Trial Court December Report on Evictions; Western MA Eviction Numbers

The MA “Act Providing Eviction Protections During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency,” signed into law on Dec. 31, 2020, requires the MA Trial Court to submit to the Legislature monthly data […]

Published in Advocacy on January 27, 2021.

More Federal Policy Changes: 100% FEMA reimbursement for all emergency shelter; continued advocacy needed

More positive developments from the new Administration with a continuing need for our advocacy. Thanks to the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) for this update: President Biden signed an executive […]

Published in Advocacy on January 27, 2021.

Western MA COVID-19 Task Force and Committee Meeting Minutes – January 2021

Western MA COVID-19 Task Force Meeting Minutes – Jan. 26, 2021Western MA COVID-19 Task Force Meeting Minutes – Jan. 7, 2021 Three County CoC Individual Services Meeting Minutes – Jan. […]

Published in Career services, Family Services Committee, Individual Services Committee, Meeting Minutes, Western MA COVID-19 Task Force for Housing First, Youth and Young Adult Services Committee on January 27, 2021.

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