Homelessness increases by more than 18% nationwide
We’re bringing the national headlines here on this screen to ensure a shared understanding of the national context for our rising numbers – we are not alone! This finding stems […]
Eviction Filings Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels; Western MA Among the Highest
MHP’s Center for Housing Data released in December its latest Housing Stability Monitor that highlights eviction and foreclosure data and trends across the state’s cities and counties. Some of its key findings […]
State Awards $1.45 Million to Western Region for Winter Shelter Expansion
Today, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) announced awards of $9.9 million statewide in supplemental grants for shelter providers, municipalities, and community-based organizations to open or expand […]
Housing and Homelessness Progress for Western Massachusetts
In Pittsfield: There was cause for celebration in Pittsfield yesterday as the community celebrated the groundbreaking for 37 new permanent supportive apartments and a housing resource center. The projects will […]
Opposing Shelter Rule Changes to Keep Families Safe
Yesterday at the State House, people gathered to protest Governor Healey’s new rule changes regarding family shelter. The protest was organized by the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Massachusetts Law […]
The Network Needs Your Support: Please Consider Your Annual Contribution
A Message From the Network Co-chairs Dear Network Partner: We are writing as Co-Chairs of the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness to ask for your support of the Network. […]
October 25, 2024 Family Homelessness Listening Session
We have been hearing dire reports of families living in abandoned buildings, cars, parks and other places not fit for human habitation across the entire western region. YOU ARE INVITED to […]
Week of September 16: Actions to Protect Families’ Access to Shelter
Thanks to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless for this upcoming week’s action alert to call on Governor Healey and the Legislature to prevent more families from having to sleep on […]
