Gov. Baker Extends Eviction Moratorium to October 17; Push for Housing Stability Bills Continues – TODAY!
Yesterday, Governor Baker announced an extension of the eviction moratorium until October 17. As stated in Mass Live: “The moratorium, originally set to expire Aug. 18, now remains in place […]
Right to Counsel Moves to Senate Ways and Means
Good news! The Right to Counsel pilot bill, S. 2785, on Thursday, July 16, officially moved to Senate Ways and Means Committee. It is urgent that the Senate Ways and Means […]
NLIHC Released Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing 2020; MA 3rd highest housing wage
The National Low Income Housing Coalition released on July 14 its annual report, Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing 2020. The report compares rents and wages nationally and in […]
Youth and Young Adult Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/15/20
In attendance: Kim Borden, BCRHA, Emily English, Gandara Center, Pamela Ferguson, DDS, Leslie Garcia, YAB, Lisa Goldsmith, Community Action, Janice Humason, FOH/CSO, Jose Lopez-Figuero, STCC, Gerry McCafferty, Hampden County CoC/City […]
Family Services Committee Minutes – 7/14/20
In Attendance: Barbara Agosto, NEFWC, Melinda Blisset, Square One, Lynneanne Brown, Elizabeth Freeman Center, Christine Cullen, Holyoke Chicopee Family Program, Anthia Elliott, BHN, Brenda Garcia, BHN, Steve Huntley, VOC, Cheryl […]
3 County Individual Services Meeting Minutes – 7/13/20
In attendance: Sam Cunningham, ServiceNet, Steve Connor, Veterans Services, Shaundell Diaz, Stavros, John Hornik, Amherst Affordable Housing Trust, Laura Hudson, Positive Place, Michelle LaFleur, 3 County CoC, Theresa Maenzo-Tanner, Safe […]
Individual Homelessness in MA and COVID-19 – Panel Discussion July 21
Please see this invitation from the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA). All are welcome! Individual Homelessness in a COVID-19 WorldPart II: Local Public Perspectives on Addressing HomelessnessTuesday, July 21, […]
Network Testimony in Support of the Right to Counsel Pilot Program; Join the Coalition; Thanks to our Legislators!
The Network was pleased to submit written testimony in support of S.2785, An Act promoting housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in […]
