Senate Hearing on HUD Secretary Nominee Tomorrow (January 16, 2025)—ACT HERE

The National Homelessness Law Center and National Coalition for the Homeless calls us to action in this announcement below: Tomorrow (Thursday, 1/16), the United States Senate will host its confirmation hearing […]

Published in Advocacy on January 15, 2025.

Jay Levy Presenting on Pretreatment Work – January 14

We have the opportunity to learn from our own local expert, Jay Levy, in an online conversation based on his new joint book project entitled:  Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of […]

Published in Advocacy on January 3, 2025.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on January 3, 2025.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on January 3, 2025.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on December 13, 2024.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on December 6, 2024.

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 […]

Published in Advocacy on December 5, 2024.

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. […]

Published in Advocacy on December 2, 2024.

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