The Network’s FY26 State Budget and 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities
The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness is pleased to share our FY26 budget priorities and 2025-2026 legislative priorities. These priorities will define our advocacy this budget year and through the Legislative Session. Special thanks […]
National SIGN-ON Letter to Protect Federal Housing Programs – by March 11
The National Low Income Housing Coalition is organizing a national sign-on letter to urge Congress to protect HUD. Deadline to sign is March 11. Attempts by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency […]
Western MA Homelessness in the Media
Thanks to Greta Jochem’s excellent reporting, MassLive just published a 2-part series on homelessness in western Massachusetts. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Kudos to our Network partners who supported this article […]
Take Action on February 27 to Protect Federal Housing Programs
NLIHC is joining with its partners in the Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF) for a National Day of Action on February 27. Advocates around the country should contact their members of Congress on February […]
One Minute Action to Protect Federal Housing Programs
Thanks to the National Low Income Housing Coalition for this action alert: Take one minute here to contact your senators and representatives to educate them about why HUD resources are critical to low-income families and communities and […]
State Senate Adopts Similar Restrictions on Family Shelter
On February 12, the State Senate passed its supplemental budget that closely mirrors the House version, providing $425 million to keep the shelter system funded through June, and includes: Read more […]
Request for Information: Supportive Housing Pool Fund—Due February 28, 2025
We are pleased to share the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities’ Request for Information (RFI) regarding implementation of the Supportive Housing Pool Fund (SHPF). The SHPF was recently adopted as part […]
Massachusetts House Passes Family Shelter Funding with More Restrictions
Yesterday, the MA House of Representatives passed a supplemental budget of $425 million that will fund the family Emergency Assistance shelter system through this fiscal year (June 30, 2025) and also included […]
