“It Should Take More than 10 Minutes to Evict Someone”

This guest column that appeared in the New York Times on January 13 is a must-read (also see it as a PDF here). We are far from alone in our […]

Published in Advocacy on January 19, 2022.

ACT TODAY for Everyone Needs ID Bill

Great news! The Mass ID Access Bill is coming up for a vote in the State Senate TODAY. This bill, S. 2612, will make it possible for people experiencing homelessness […]

Published in Advocacy on January 13, 2022.

Ensure Housing Investments Remain in Build Back Better Act

Please take note of this action alert and update on federal housing advocay: President Biden and congressional leaders have pledged to restart negotiations on the “Build Back Better Act” after […]

Published in Advocacy on January 5, 2022.

Human Services Forum Legislative Reception – Friday, January 28

This is an important opportunity to raise up housing needs in Western Massachusetts! You’re invited: Human Services Forum Legislative Reception: Friday, January 28, 7:30 am – 10:00 am For staff, […]

Published in Advocacy on January 5, 2022.

ACT NOW to Protect MA Emergency Rental Assistance!

Three quick and urgent actions from Homes for All MA: 1. Ask your organization to sign on to the letter NOW to prevent the state from ending pandemic emergency rental assistance. […]

Published in Advocacy on December 16, 2021.

TOMORROW 12/17: Day of Action for Build Back Better Act

See this alert from the The National Low Income Housing Coalition – let’s add our Western Massachusetts voices! Join the National Low Income Coalition,, the Coalition on Human Needs, and […]

Published in Advocacy on December 16, 2021.

NEW STUDY: MA Tenants Face Continuing Threat of Eviction due to Non-Payment of Rent

MHP released a statewide study yesterday examining eviction rates and distribution of rental assistance. Findings include: “More than two months after the end of the federal moratorium on evictions, data […]

Published in Advocacy on December 9, 2021.

CHAPA Advocacy Alert to Governor Re: Housing Funds in ARPA Budget; and Statement for MORE NEEDED

Thanks to CHAPA for this advocacy alert to Governor Baker regarding the Conference Committee ARPA budget’s allocation of $600 million in housing funds. CHAPA also joined with other statewide organizations […]

Published in Advocacy on December 9, 2021.

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