Exciting News: $2 million more for Safe Havens; $20 million proposed for low-threshold housing
We’ve got some great news to report: First: $2 million more for Safe Havens! This program provides 24/7 supported shelter for individuals who are chronically unhoused and who have severe, […]
CORRECTION: National Advocacy Day is WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14!
My apologies! But in yesterday’s blog post regarding the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ Advocacy Day, I accidentally listed the date for Thurs., 9/15 when it’s not that! So now […]
Capitol Hill Virtual Advocacy Day – Wednesday, Sept. 14 – Please Join!
We have a chance to bring Western Massachusetts’ voice to the national table in partnership with the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ advocacy day on Wednesday, September 14, exact time […]
FY23 Budget and Legislative Session Wrap-up
The Fiscal Year 2023 State Budget was signed into law in late July and the 2021-2022 Formal Legislative Session concluded on July 31, 2022. Below are highlights relative to our […]
FY23 Conference Committee Budget Released
Good news on many of our funding priorities. Please see the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance’s summary analysis for a breakdown of priorities impacting individual homelessness. You can see outcomes […]
ASAP TODAY: Copy-Paste-SEND on Housing Priorities!
This afternoon, the MA House of Representatives will be debating the economic development bill (House Bill 5007) which provides a critical opportunity to advance housing and homelessness priorities. Please copy this […]
3 actions, 3 bills, the time is NOW: HOMES, Transfer Fee, Regional Transit
Things are MOVING QUICKLY, so take a few minutes right now on our key priorities and let’s get Western MA heard! On HOMES – the Eviction Record Sealing bill:We need […]
Action Alert: Push on for Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA)
Please see this action alert below from the TOPA Coalition. This is a key tool to preserve affordable housing (and why it’s a key Network priority). Please join this push! […]
