Urgent Action to Save Lives and Prevent Avalanche of Evictions

This is a weekend post because we’re in that time of weekend posts: one week to go before the end of the Legislative Session. Grab your minutes to act when […]

Published in Advocacy on July 26, 2020.

ACT TO STOP FEDERAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

THANKS TO THE NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION FOR THIS ALERT: Help Stop HUD’s Proposed Rule to Allow Discrimination Against Transgender People Experiencing Homelessness HUD published today a proposed rule change that […]

Published in Advocacy on July 24, 2020.

COVID-19 Webinar: Monday, 7/27, 2 pm

From the US Interagency Council on Homelessness: Future Planning for the Homelessness Response System:Lessons Learned from Birmingham, Detroit, and New OrleansFeaturing: Tasha Gray, Executive Director, Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) […]

Published in Training on July 24, 2020.

2020 Census: EVERYONE living in the US gets counted

Please see this announcement below from The Statewide Complete Count Committee (SCCC) and MIRA Coalition, a response to the recent White House memo regarding the counting of undocumented immigrants for […]

Published in Best Practices on July 24, 2020.

Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/22/20

In attendance: Daniel Bahls, CLA, Steve Connor, Veterans Services, Michele LaFleur, Three County CoC, Jesus Pereira, Holyoke Veterans Services, Pamela Schwartz, NetworkAnnouncements and Updates: Holyoke Veterans Office received City of […]

Published in Meeting Minutes, Veterans Committee on July 24, 2020.

Career Services Committee Meeting Minutes – 7/21/20

In attendance: Irving Concepcion, Way Finders, Shannon Doran, Greenfield Community College, Anne Kandalis, Springfield Works, Paul Mattingly, Berkshire Community College, Justin Maynard, VA, Elena Nuciforo, Berkshire Community College, Judy Raper, […]

Published in Career services, Meeting Minutes on July 24, 2020.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on July 22, 2020.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on July 17, 2020.

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